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African Masks

African Mask - step 1

African Mask Design Lesson

Step 1

To begin with you need two similar sized sheets of card, one light in tone, one dark.

The contrasting tones will be used to create a balance of positive and negative features in the design.

You will also need a pencil, scissors or craft knife, and some glue.

 

African Mask - step 1a

Arrange the sheets in portrait format.

Fold the light sheet in half down its vertical length and cut along the crease. This should give you two equal halves.

Then take one light half and place it over the dark sheet to create a symmetrical arrangement like the one illustrated above - one half dark, one half light.

 

Click on a link below to see different steps in the lesson.

 

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Baule Mask
Biombo Mask
Bwa Mask
Dan Mask
Goma Mask
Kota Mask
Kwele Mask
Ligbi Mask
Lulua Mask
Lwalwa Mask
Pende Mask
Punu Mask
Senufo Mask
Teke Mask
Woyo Mask
Yohure Mask

 

The African Tribal Artist
The Functions of an African Mask
The Materials for an African Mask
The Patterns of an African Mask
The Styles of African Masks

 

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