African Mask Project

Lwalwa Mask

Color in African Art Red- Life & blood Gold- Fortune Blue- Innocence Green- The earth and Africa as the mother country Black- The Unity of the people of Africa

Africa has many different cultures. All of the cultures have something in common – MASKS The mask maker is educated and respected. Training may last many years. The masks are made with strict rules – colors, materials, and shapes all have different powers and meanings. Goma Mask

Ivory Coast Mask

They are used as ceremonial costumes. They are symbolic – often meaning things such as celebration, war or death. They also represent inner feelings. Many tell stories about a tribe’s history. They come to life through music and dance. Senufo Mask

Dan Mask

Masks are made of bone, ivory, metal, fiber, and wood. Often they used bold, geometric shapes. They are not copies of nature, they are expressions of inner feelings. What feeling do you think the artist is portraying in this mask? Dan Mask

Mitsogo Mask

Baluba Mask

‘danyi’ Novica Ghana Mask

Serengeti Mask

Do you see pattern, or shape in these masks?

How does eye shape express emotion?

What emotions do the different colors represent?

What will we be doing? What culture is your mask based on? Decorate your entire mask using color, shape, texture and details. Must have a quality design. Must be symmetrical (have correct facial proportions)

Watch: How to Draw A Face Face Proportions You MUST draw a measured grid using a RULER to create a symmetrical face for your mask! Watch: How to Draw A Face

Student Examples

Student Examples

Student Examples

Student Examples

Student Examples

Student Examples

Student Examples