New Paltz Middle School

African Tribal Mask

As Africa is continuing to modernize, certain aspects of the African culture are becoming lost. African masks are one aspect of African culture. There are numerous types of African mask produced by the various tribes and people of Africa. Ritual and ceremonial masks are an important part of most African cultures. In this activity, you will research different types of African masks in order to help you design and create your own. You will also be responsible for sharing your research and your rationale for your design in a paragraph.

Resources with some information about the significance of African tribal masks:

http://www.historyofmasks.net/mask-history/history-of-african-masks/

http://interesting-africa-facts.com/African-Art/African-Masks-Information.html

http://www.artyfactory.com/africanmasks/design/design.htm

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Last Modified on November 4, 2015

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New Paltz Middle School

Ritter, Terri - 6th Grade

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