USES OF AFRICAN MASKS:

African masks are used as religious objects to commune with spirits of ancestors, animals, and the divine. They are worn during masquerades to mark life stages, natural cycles, and celebrations. For example,

• They play an important role in ceremonies, rituals, and masquerades across West, Central, and Southern Africa.
• They are used in harvest celebrations, funerals, rites of passage, weddings, and coronations.
• They are used to settle disputes and communal conflicts in some societies.
• They provide a vital gateway into the spiritual world when worn during rituals and ceremonies.
• They hold a special sacred significance for African tribes.

 

MATERIAL: ANTIQUE BRONZE METAL 

& RAFFIA FROM THE PALM TREE.