Teacher Resources

Suggested Discussion Questions

• Why do people create masks?
• Why are animals portrayed in masks?
• How do African carvers depict human beings in masks?

Suggestions for Mask-Making Activities

• Create a mask and act out an African folk tale.
• Select an animal which exemplifies some quality or characteristic which is desirable and create a mask that simbolizes the animal.
• Create a caricature mask emphasizing distinctive features and mannerisms of a person.

Making Masks

• Human masks
• Animal masks
• Carved masks

Internet Links and Resources

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