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We are going to use this Padlet as a virtual bulletin board to post our final projects for our Empires of West Africa unit of study.

You will choose a project to complete from the four choices on the Padlet. Review the requirements for each project and choose one to complete by the due date.

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African Mask Project Assignment Sheet.docx

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Padlet Instructions for Project Submission 

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Padlet Instructions for Project Submission 

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1. Click the plus sign at the bottom of the appropriate column to create your submission box.

2. Type your first and last name and class period in the section of the submission box titled, 'Subject.'

3. In the section of the submission box with the color hexagons, submit a photo, video, or audio recording of your project.

4. Complete any worksheets included for the project you choose and turn them in with your physical project to me.

5. Click "Publish."

6. Bring in your physical project to class by the due date.

**Note: Your submissions will not appear in view mode until I  'Approve' it. Do not publish more than once as your project may just be waiting for approval.

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Paper Strip Kente Weaving - Project Additional Video

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Paper Strip Kente Weaving - Project #164

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Click on the link below to make a copy of the slide deck from above!

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Click on the link below to make a copy of the slide deck from above!

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https://docs.google.com/presentation/u/1/d/1BfCHTrZf9tamUHD3a8BSezLIl0vEHCmNq-T-C3eFTI4/copy#slide=id.gad15ec4f2a_0_0

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Worksheet 1: Student(s) Names, Prediction, Brainstorm

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Worksheet 1: Student(s) Names, Prediction, Brainstorm

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Complete this Reflection with your Project

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Complete this Reflection with your Project

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Complete this Reflection with your Project

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Complete this Reflection with your Project

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Make a Google Copy of the reflection by clicking the link below if you prefer to type your reflection. Also linked in the last slide.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1no8n4ZT-K4AHeciTXFchsSvDQDJqJ58LzhhENyR8ZkU/copy

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Complete this Reflection with your Project

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Complete this Reflection with your Project

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What to submit for this project!

1. Photo of your African Mask on this Padlet. (Feel free to wear the mask in the photo.)

2. Typed or narrated, (using the "Audio Recorder" function,) "back story" of your mask on this Padlet.

3. "African Mask Rubric" page physical copy turned in to me.

4. Bring your physical mask project into class for final evaluation.

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What to submit for this project!

1. Photo of your Kente Cloth posted to this Padlet.

2."Kente Cloth Reflection" page pasted on back of Kente Project.

3. Bring your physical Kente Cloth paper with yearn weave project into class for final evaluation. I have supplies if needed.

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What to submit for this project!

1. Completed Google Slides Deck printed and bound to create a Children’s Book of Proverbs. (2 "Pages Per Sheet" print setting.)
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Print the PDF pages, (2 "Pages Per Sheet" print setting,) to write and draw directly onto the pages. Then bind the pages together to create a Children's Book of Proverbs.

2. "African Proverbs Rubric" page physical copy turned into me.

3. Narration on this Padlet using the "Audio Recorder" function to narrate your Children's Book of Proverbs in the long tradition of oral story telling in West Africa.

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Back Story:

This mask is meant to be used when mourning for the dead. The white represents the spirit world, the black represents the unity of the people in Africa mourning all at the loss of a loved one. The red represents the life and blood the person had but will now part with. The blue represents the innocence of the recently deceased person to convince the spirits that it was a good soul. The yellow represents the wealth that the person had and will have in the spirit world. And the green represents the earth that the persons body will be returning too.

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I chose green, black, and purple for my kente cloth. I really liked the meanings of each color, but I chose these for my grandmother. Black means union with ancestors, I interpreted as it me being close with my grandmother even after she died. Green because my life has changed ever since she passed, which is a renewal of my life. Purple because I wanted to use a healing color, and I know my grandmother did like purple too, so I chose it. It represents me healing after her passing.

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What to submit for this project!

1. Photo of your built machine posted on this Padlet.

Turn in to me the following worksheet pages:
2. "Predict and Brainstorm" page.
3. "Trials & Result" page.
4. "Reflection" page.

5. Post a video of your machine in action!
6. Bring your physical machine into class for final evaluation.

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Back Story:
This African Mask was used to Cast demons out of houses. This Mask was made by a priest who found a demon in his house. The priest found the demon and ripped apart the face of the demon. Then he made a mask. “The red means blood, fight and war. The Green means time. The blue means death spirit. Purple means spirit, after life, hell. Lastly, yellow means Royalty.“

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Backstory:

The mask I created is of a man, Abrafo, he’s from a family full of griots and was a griot himself. He spent his early life learning his fathers stories and late life following the first emperor of Songhai, Sunni Ali, through his life's journeys and battles, collecting stories. When he first came down with the strange illness that ended his life he was able to tell his and his ancestors stories to his son Ekon who listened and memorized proudly at his fathers death bed. Although Abrafo is gone, his stories live on to be told for centuries and centuries. The colors represents the pain of loss but also the happiness and fortune of life.

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This is my project. I made this Kente cloth out of construction paper, a black marker for design, and pink yarn. For my Kente cloth, I use the colors blue, black, red, yellow, green, purple, and pink. I picked these colors because I really liked the meaning of them. Blue stands for peace and good fortune, and black stands for union with ancestors, which reminds me of my great grandma who passed away last year on May 5, 2023. Red stands for a symbol of the blood of Christ, Yellow stands for eternal imperishable, and Green stands for rebirth, renewal, and immortality, which reminds me of when my great-grandmother rosed from the dead and went to Heaven. Purple and pink stand for power and luxury, although my great-grandma was a very powerful woman in the family. I chose this assignment because it stood out to me the most. It was a very fun project, plus I got it done in time!

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The mask that I made is called the Senufo mask that was used for funerals for the Senufo people and also to decorate royal tombs. I used the colors red, green, white, gold, and the color blue.The red means blood and fight, the green means new beginnings, the white means cleanliness, the gold means wealth, and the blue means love. The Senufo masks are usually made from wood, horn, cotton, feathers, metal, and other materials.

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Back Story:

Deep in the heart of Africa, within a tribe that held nature in the highest regard, a legendary tale of an encounter with a majestic cheetah was passed down through generations. This remarkable encounter inspired the tribe’s most skilled artisans to create a cheetah mask, meticulously crafted with intricate patterns and vibrant colors that mirrored the cheetah’s sleek coat. The mask became a cherished symbol within the tribe, embodying the spirit of the swift and graceful cheetah. It was believed that wearing the mask during sacred ceremonies would invoke the cheetah’s strength and agility, granting protection and guidance to those who wore it. As time passed, the cheetah mask became an integral part of the tribe’s culture, serving as a reminder of their deep connection to the natural world and the wisdom found within it.

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African Mask Project “Back Story”

Once a family of four was enjoying a normal day at home after catching a good meal with their members. They ate and that is when multiple weird events started happening. Their furniture started moving unexpectedly, and their pictures were being knocked over. They called a priest but that was the worst thing they could have done. They had angered a mob of evil demons who changed their written prophecy into saying their whole community will soon perish. They made a powerful, elegant, and united army to fight these demons and they held their ground. They waited and waited until they came to the realization that the demons were never coming. But just in case they ever come back they built ten special masks with the colors Black: Union of Africa, Green: Earth and Africa as the mother, Red: blood, and war, and Giraffe: elegance. Now one has been recovered from the ground and showcased at Palms Middle School!

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This African mask was used for storytelling to the young. The color red symbolizes the power and sacrifices made during the stories. The color green symbolizes harmony and peace. Whoever may wear this mask will be blessed with peace and optimism for all they are doing for the young. The white/créame symbolizes imagination and creativity for the stories. The color purple symbolizes the meanings behind the stories. Lastly, blue symbolizes the character and its traits.

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Backstory:

My Africa-related mask represents Africa because of the color pattern that I used which is related to the African flag, the colors that I used are red, yellow, and green. The mask relates to me because my family is Garifuna. Garifuna is a culture in Belize that is mixed with people from Africa and Caribbean and a lot more. They use these types of masks for dancing and city gatherings. Gatherings where people play loud reggae music and party next to the nice islands with their beautiful masks. Africa spreads throughout lots of places and their culture will live on and be a part of everything because Africa has a lot to do with other cultures.

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Backstory:

The mask that I created is something that I think could've been worn to a wedding or some sort of union. The flower would represent the blooming relationship and the spikes would symbolize the courage and strength needed to keep a healthy connection. The serious facial expression could signify that it was an important matter and the obstacles the union might face, but the leaves offer good health and happiness. The beads would be a symbol of prosperity and the geometric designs could be a sign of peace. Lastly, the plant sprouting from the top would represent how there was still room to grow and develop stronger bonds.

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This Mask represents strength power and courage, such as bravery. This mask was often mane and expression symbolizing the animal kingdom. In some cultures, the lion is believed to be a guardian against evil spirits. The mask becomes protective and spiritual during ceremonies. Lions are often seen as the natural environment. The loin represents power and beauty, The yellow represents mineral wealth, the dark orange represents passion, and the black represents war.

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Background:

This mask is used for sacrifice. This is why there is a lot of red, which symbolizes sacrifice. There are also bone beads which may symbolize death. People wear it to honor the one sacrificed and hope they are at peace after they die. This is why there is white, which symbolizes peace and purity. Lastly, black can symbolize mourning, which in this case is for the one being sacrificed.

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Backstory:

This is a mask of a farmer used for celebrating a bountiful harvest. After many years of unsuccessful harvest seasons with crops failing to grow, the farmer finally has a harvest to remember! This mask is simple yet in touch with the nature around the farmer, showing his connection to the earth and the crops around him. I chose to use orange because it symbolizes autumn the harvest season, yellow to represent the wealth that is soon to be made with the selling of the crops, Green symbolizes fertile earth and nature, and white symbolizes the purity and bounty of the harvest.

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This mask is a Pende Mask. It is called “Minyangi.” This type of mask is from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The original type of material used for this mask is wood. This mask represents the fees received from the subordinate chiefs during their circumcision rituals. The mask relates to me because I like to tell stories through art. I got the idea to do this mask because I was looking up different types of Pende masks. I found a website called African Arts Gallery that has different types of masks. I decided to create this mask because I like how simple the face is and it’s easy to identify. I hope you enjoy my mask!

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My African mask is of a buffalo. This mask is supposed to give the person wearing it strength and courage. People in West Africa thought the buffalo represented unity because of the herds they traveled in to protect each other. I made a buffalo because my family saw American buffaloes during a trip to Glacier National Park; my family and I agreed that they were majestic and powerful. That helped me understand why this animal is so special to West Africans.

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Backstory:

This African mask was passed down from generation to generation by powerful kings in a powerful kingdom as a war mask. This mask was made when the maker of the mask befriended an elephant, and they eventually became lifelong friends. When the elephant died, the first owner of the mask made it in the elephant’s honor. The red represents death and war, the green represents royalty, yellow represents both wealth and friendship of the two. Even though the maker and the elephant are gone, their spirits live on through this mask, and the mask will give great strength to its wearer.

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This mask is meant to be used for cultural dances during harvest seasons. Of course, many locations in West Africa were once or maybe still are polytheistic, meaning they had belief in many gods. Meaning, during these celebrations, they would dance to or for the gods hoping for a great and amazing season for all the crops that the West Africans were growing in their locations that may have even been traded during the great Trans-Saharan Trade, which may have led many areas in region of West Africa which become rich due to the trade and such high demand of items in different locations. Aside from that, The colorways associated with this mask are colors such as blue representing peace and good fortune, while also having the Buffalo horns at the top of the mask representing a Buffalo's strength.

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Backstory

The Bwa masks were traditionally made to be used in funeral ceremonies and are intended to make natural spirits visible to the community that is there. This tall plank mask was created after the encounter of a mythological encounter in which a flying spirit appeared next to a human, offering its protection and service to the human. It was used to honor the spirit and ensure its continued beneficence. The colors on the Bwa masks each represent something in life. The red is for life and danger. The white is for death and illness. The black is for purity and knowledge.

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This African mask was used for ceremonies and storytelling. The red paint means that this mask was used for the life story and blood story. This means that when people are having stories or having ceremonies they would take this mask out when there is a part of the story that talks about life and blood.

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I chose blue, green, yellow, and red for my Kente Cloth design. I chose red because my cousin recently passed away. I used blue because I hope my cousin is at peace. I chose green because I enjoy gardening. Lastly, I chose yellow because I want to be wealthy in the future.

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Backstory:

This is a representation of Sudika-mbambi. He was the son of the daughter of the Sun and Moon. This is why he is shown as an antelope because antelopes are spiritual creatures. When he was born he had to fight a monster with his twin brother because the monster destroyed his parent’s house. The red represents his grief and the black represents war. This is why they are taking over his innocence, represented by the color white.

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I chose these colors because they all stand for beautiful things. Yellow stands for royalty and the color yellow is very pretty. Green stands for vegetation, planting, harvesting, and more, I added that color because I wanted to represent nature in my project. Blue represents peace and I wanted to add it because it went well with all the other colors and I like peace. The last color I added was purple, it is often worn by girls and I decided to add it since I'm a girl.

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People used this mask for dancing. The color yellow is symbolized by the sun and represents joy, light, and mental positivity, the color red symbolizes passion and Desire, Orange is often described as an energetic color, and Black is the absence of color. It represents the unconscious and mystery. Later in Africa, people found the mask in an old hut.

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The mask I did is a buffalo mask. The back story of the mask is this mask's horns and muzzle identify it as a bush buffalo. Also, masked dancers appear during the dry season for initiations, funerals of elders, market days, harvest celebrations, and annual renewal rituals to protect the well-being of the community. Lastly, they think that if they act like animals they will bring them good luck.

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The Nagady a mwaash mask (c.1880 represents the primordial female of the Kuba people in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo. Queen Ngokady, a notable Kuba woman, created the mask, highlighting the important cultural and political contributions of women in the Kuba royal court.

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African mask zebra. Zebras lived for over 50 million years. Each zebra has different strips. Zebras live for 20 years.

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I chose a pattern of orange, yellow, green, pink, and red. I followed the video that was provided and it came out okay. At first, it was kind of frustrating but then it went smoothly while weaving it. The hardest part was weaving in the thread/yarn but the rest was simple.

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The mask was used to mourn someone’s death. The color white is used to represent the spirit world. Red means the blood and fire the person had. Black represents all the people in Africa mourning less cared-for people. Yellow represents the wealth that person had and will have in the afterlife. Green represents the earth that the person's physical body will lie in. The blue is the innocence and kindness trying to convince the spirits they were good souls.

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This mask is used to represent the mourning of the dead. I used the color black because it means spiritual energy. I used the color red because it symbolizes vitality and life force. I picked yellow because it represents spirituality. Lastly, I picked white because it represents purity and peace.

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This backstory is of a chimp named Jerry. He was the king's pet and was trained for battle. He fought valiantly and took down more enemies than the humans. The mask was made to reflect his face and to honor his spirit.

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Back Story:

My mask is supposed to represent peace for white portions, plus darkness and power for black portions. As these colors are both merged into the same mask, it represents that sometimes two of the opposing sides can come together and become stronger than ever before. Sometimes we need to set aside our differences and come into one. The other colors represent the joy that can come out of doing this, as you may see green, blue, red, yellow, and all sorts of colors.

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Backstory: The mask that I created is supposed to represent a monkey. This mask is used to scare evil spirits with the bright colors during the night. It also brings connections to their ancestors. Celebrating with this mask before a hunt is said to bring great fortune. The white dots symbolize the wealth of the person wearing the mask. The red on the mask was shed from the blood of his enemies.

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Back story:

My mask was used for festivals. Blue represents love and peace. Green stands for the growth of crops and vegetation, red represents bloodshed and yellow stands for beauty and money.

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Back story:

This mask was used by medieval West African tribes while hunting. It was almost completely made of items you could find in nature such as small branches, bright red leaves, and aloe plants. The natural appearance would lure animals towards the hunters, allowing them to catch animals much more easily.

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In some African cultures, a spirit inhabits a mask upon its creation. When a man (or, on rare occasions, a woman) puts on a mask and costume they give up their own being. The identity of the spirit takes over. Sometimes this spirit can be of another person, such as an ancestor. Other times the spirit is an animal or natural force.

The person who performs with a mask, called a masker, will undergo a physical change. The costume worn with a mask is just as important as the mask itself. A masker dresses in private and covers every inch of their body to conceal their identity. Costumes can be quite complex, made with hoops, padding, poles, and layers of fabric and raffia.

The masked spirit appears to the community in a music and dance performance known as a masquerade. Sometimes the spirit’s movements are unpredictable. Although audience members know that a human being is behind the mask, they accept that the spirit of the mask is present. They may respond to the spirit with fear or joy, depending on the purpose of the spirit’s visit.

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For my kente cloth, I chose the colors red, green, and blue. I chose blue because of peace and I need more peace in my life. I chose red because it stands for politics and I like America (also I only had red.) Lastly, I chose green because it means nature and I love nature.

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I chose the colors Red, Yellow, Green, Black, Purple, and White. I chose these colors because I wanted my kente cloth to represent spirituality and purity.

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Backstory???

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My mask is meant to be used in religious storytelling or dances. The red represents the aggression and violence of the lion. The yellow represents the laziness of the lion spirit. The blue represents calm and relaxation. The green represents the pride (group) they travel and live with. The whiskers represent the spirit of the lion and how it is conveyed in dance and ceremonies.

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Backstory: This African mask is associated with the cycle of life and death. The masks creator is anonymous. I used green which stands for unity, yellow which represents success and achievements, and white which represents purity and peace.

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Backstory: The mask I created is of a human African Buffalo. This mask was created to tell the story of a man who rode a buffalo to war. At his mourning event, the town griot explained that the red meant strength and sacrifice, the blue represented the calm before the storm, the orange shows the sand of West Africa, and the black accents on the horns shows war. This mask shows a fusion of the man and buffalo, for the man always referred to himself as "one with the buffalo".

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Back Story: This mask is used in dances and plays. The person wearing the mask is the main character. The story told with this mask is about how people damage our planet. The mask as a whole represents earth. The beige represents desert. The orange represents tundra. The yellow represents the clans/tribes of Africa. The brown represents damage that we have done to the earth. The green represents vegetation and plants. The black and white dots represent people and diversity. As you can see, where there are dots, there is no green. This shows humans destroying the earth with litter, pollution, etc. The only dot that has green is on the chin. The green dot represents the good people who care about keeping the earth clean, which is very few nowadays.

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This mask is a depiction of the spirit Vigilo which comes from the Latin word vigilantes oculi translated to the “watching eye” which comes from stories, of residents having reports of something watching them throughout the day. At first, people thought it was a rumor made up to cause chaos in the communities, but day by day more and more people came to tell similar stories. People found ways to live with the overbearing gaze and soon it became part of the people’s life and culture.

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When I started this project I wanted the mask to be a bull but I decided not to because it was too hard. I went with making an elephant mask instead but I had a late start to the project because I didn’t do it until after spring break and then I only had 5 days to finish the project. I made the main part of the mask out of an orange juice container covered in paper mache painted in gray paint. The ears of the mask are made out of cardboard and I also painted those gray.

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Backstory:

This mask contains a human soul. The soul that is trapped in the mask contains a very familiar person in West African history. The famous Mansa Musa’s grandfather, Sundiata, is the poor soul who was trapped in the mask. In 1255, Sundiata encounters a wizard king named OugaTùgatùga. While the current ruler of Mali, Sundiata, and his soldiers were on an expedition to explore the jungles around their civilization. They were ambushed by the wizard king and his workers. The men of Mali managed to survive the attack without much injury. Sundiata asked the wizard king what his intentions for attacking him were. OugaTugatuga ignored him and persisted with his attack. The wizard king’s minions had magic and they defeated Sundiata’s men. After every soldier was defeated, Sundiata fell back and surrendered. He attempted to cry out something but wasn’t heard and ended up getting suck in the mask.

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Hans Voigtlaender P.4

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My mask represents war. A warrior will use it to worship their gods and fight. The red and black are blood and darkness I used the brown from the cardboard to represent a natural color.

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Back Story: ???

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Kente cloth