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In most traditional African cultures, the person who wears a ritual mask conceptually loses his or her human identity and turns into the spirit represented by the mask itself.

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African tribal masks are worn for many reasons. They are mostly made and worn for hunting but they are also used in religious and social events to represent the spirits of ancestors or to control the good or evil forces in the community

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It is thought that the individual who wears the mask transforms into a spirit. A unique ritual that takes place usually ends in this transformation. This can allow for communication between humans and spirits.

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I think that African art is different from many other styles because they are used primarily for masks wile hunting, they also show a level of dominance ( the tribe leader will wear the most extravagant mask where as a teenager may where just face paint.) They use a range of colours and the masks are usually made of wood, though some masks may have jewels. They are intricately designed and made and can also be used in religious ceremonies.

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I like this one because its very different and made of many different things

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The majority of African art is masks or figures usually made of wood and decorated with paints or gems the masks are usually worn during religious ceremonies .

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I like this piece of art because it is creative and reminds you of the wildlife in Africa.

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Rock paintings are the oldest known African art form; the oldest are thought to be 27,000 years old.

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The art of Ancient Africa was produced using a wide variety of materials. Unfortunately, a lot of African art was produced using wood, which has since been destroyed by time and the elements. Other materials, such as metals (like bronze and iron), ceramics, and ivory have survived.

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African tribal masks are unique as they are made with different colours and materials

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In most cultures, a mask is worn to intimidate a rival tribe during clan wars or, on the lighter side, a mask makes a traditional wedding more celebratory. In Africa, masks represent animals and ancestors, and wearing one, they believe, turns a tribal warrior or leader into an invincible force to reckon with.

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African masks have a spiritual meanings and most likely get passed down from father to son and are normally made up of animal hair of wheat .

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Mask Chokwe Angola or Democratic Republic of Congo Late 19th-Early 20th century Wood fiber beads and pigment

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I like this because it it creative it is colourful and appears to have lots of textures

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Many of the Ancient African civilisations made jewelry from gold, gems, shells and other materials. Jewelry was an important part in showing a person's wealth or status within the community.

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Masks are a very important part of African culture. They should be seen as part of a ceremonial costume. They are used in religious and social events to represent the spirits of ancestors or to control the good and evil forces in the community.

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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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The oldest tribe in the country is believed to be the San who live in the Kalahari Desert and are now a farming tribe. However, thousands of years ago they were actually hunter/gatherers. Probably the most well-known and recognizable tribe is the Tutsi. This tribe is the second largest caste in Rwanda and Burundi.

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African masks are usually worn to intimidate oposing tribes but can also used ceromonies or whilst hunting. A lot of them are designed to look like animals atract or scare animals away. They are also usually made out of wood as it was easy to find and use.

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African mask art has had an important influence on European Modernist art, which was inspired by their lack of concern for naturalistic depiction.

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East Africans are known for Tingatinga paintings. Tingatinga is a painting style that developed in the second half of the 20th century in the Oyster Bay area in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania).

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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.