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Saturday, February 19, 2011

African Masks

For this project we will be making African masks out of clay.  For information about African masks and to see pictures visit these websites:

For information on the use of African Masks, click here
For designs, meaning, and information on African Masks, click here


Female Mask, Late 19th century
Songye
Geographic Origin: Democratic Republic of Congo
Wood, pigment, fiber, hide, and shell
4 feet 6 1/2 inches x 28 1/2 inches (138.43 x 72.39 cm)

Comment to this post by finding a mask that you find interesting and telling us about it.

1 comment:

  1. I have many Congo Masks in my possession. An elderly gentleman who was a Geologist in Chililabombwe - North of Zambia bordering the Congo, collected them. One is just like this. I need to get information on all of them and would like to know where it's best to search. Thanks Siobhan Watson

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