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Rock paintings found in Namibia are thought to be some of the oldest pieces of art in the world. They are estimated to be over 20,000 years old. Masks often looked like animals and represented the spirit of the animal in religious ceremonies.

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Traditional African art is used for social functions, but some objects do not have a specifically defined function.
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African sculpture influenced the paintings of artist, Picasso during 1906-1909. Henri Matisse, a french artist, is thought to have shown him a mask that he collected from Africa.

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Fitzpatrick 2 Three types of masks created in Africa are face masks, helmet masks, and body and belly masks. Face masks are commonly known today. They simply cover part or all of the face. Helmet masks fit over the head and are often carved from a single tree trunk.

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African art describes the modern and historical paintings, sculptures, installations, and other visual culture from native or indigenous Africans and the African continent. The definition may also include the art of the native African, African diasporas, such as African American, Caribbean and other American art.

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African art is manyly made out of wood and stone but aficans wear wooden masks mainly for protecting and to make them feel safe.

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African art, art created by the peoples south of the Sahara. The predominant art forms are masks and figures, which were generally used in religious ceremonies. The decorativearts, especially in textiles and in the ornamentation of everyday tools, were a vital art in nearly all African cultures.

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The main material used to create African art is from wood. It is used to create most African sculptures and masks.

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Rock paintings are the oldest known African art form; the oldest are thought to be 27,000 years old. The ancient Africans produced these artworks in caves and on rock faces.