1. African Mask Project

2. Lwalwa Mask

3. 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

4. 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

5. Ivory Coast Mask

6. 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

7. Dan
Mask

8. 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

9. Mitsogo
Mask

10. Baluba
Mask

11. ‘danyi’ Novica Ghana
Mask

12. Serengeti
Mask

13. Do you see pattern, or shape in these masks?

14. How does eye shape express emotion?

15. What emotions do the different colors represent?

16. 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)

17. 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

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