1. African Art Ricky Flores

2. Masks Masks: A) What are masks used for in traditional African culture? They are used in parts of religious ceremonies done to contact spirits and ancestors. B) What is the purpose of animal masks? Some tribes believe they can be used to communicate with the spirits in the forests and open savannahs. C) What do broad foreheads symbolize? They symbolize the soberness of one’s duty that comes with power.

3. Chokwe Chokwe Masks A)Where are the Chokwe from? Central Africa. Countries like Angola, Zaire, and Zambia B) What role do spirits play in the Chokwe religion? They protect people from intruders and evil supernatural elements. C) Sketch your favorite Chokwe Mask.