African Tribal Masks

African Tribal Masks are one of the most commonly known art form of Africa. Your task is to gather information about this African art form and the uses of masks in African society.

Objectives:       1. To learn background information about African Tribal Masks including uses, materials    used to create, who creates the masks, and the various styles used in each mask

2. To learn about a particular mask, where it came from, and what it is used for.

3. To create your own African Tribal Mask.

Procedure:

*Go to the following link for “African Masks Information” and answer the following. (There are 5 links at bottom of page related to artist, functions, materials, patterns, and styles to help answer all questions)

 a.What is the job of the mask artist in an African tribal society? 


  b. What process would you need to follow to become an African mask artist?

             c. How are African masks used in African culture?

            d. What two forces influence the style of an African tribal mask?

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e. What are 4 of the forms that are used to create an African mask?1.      
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            f. Most patterns in African masks tend to be ____________________ and ________________.

            g.  List at least 5 other design patterns or materials that are used to create an African mask.

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              h.   List the 9 materials that are used to make African masks:

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2                                                                              7

3                                                                              8

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      i. What two reasons are given for the use of wood in the majority of masks?

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*Now return back to the main website: www.artyfactory.com/africanmasks

a.       Explore and take notes about how to create an African Mask Design (this will help you when you prepare to draw and create your own mask, pay close attention to each of the steps given on how to create symmetrical patterns with the facial features)

b.      Go to the link, “African Masks Examples” and look at the different examples of African Masks (start thinking about which mask style you would like!)

c.       African Mask Design will give you instructions on how to create your own

* Write a paragraph containing at least three facts about your mask and how it relates to African culture.