African Masks

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In most traditional African cultures, the person wearing the mask does what?

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Turns into a spirit represented by the mask itself

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This is an example of an African mask because: The proportions are not realistic, The colors used are bold, There are many different decorations.

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all of the above

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Materials used to make these masks would include everything except: Metal, Egg shells, Animal teeth, Wood

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Metal

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An antelope mask would symbolize

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grace, Intelligence, strength

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An African mask with a large forehead would symbolize

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Wisdom

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Why do we stylize African masks?

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To represent something important to a person or culture

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African masks are most commonly shaped as

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A stylized human face or muzzle of some animal

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African masks are most commonly worn at: Weddings, Funerals, Initiations, All of the above

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All of the above

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Masks that represent ancestors were commonly shaped as

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A human skull

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One characteristic of a mask that represents the female face would be: Almond shaped eyes, Bright colors, Long hair, Thicker chins

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Almond shaped eyes