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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

 

African Masks

Goma Mask

 

African Masks - Goma Mask

 

Goma masks are characterised by their domed heads, elongated forms, large concave eyes that are highlighted by a change of colour, protruding mouths and abstract geometric designs carved on the face and forehead.

The triangular checkerboard design in this mask is typical of their surface decoration.

The Goma people come from the north-west corner of Lake Tanganyika in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Goma is a city one kilometer from the Rwandan Border

 

map of Goma territory

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Goma Mask Drawing

Goma Mask Drawing
You can click on the sketch above to view a simplified A4 line drawing
which you may use to help you draw or trace this mask design.

 

 

 

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