African masks have always been a part of cultural traditions, symbolizing spirituality, social status, and artistic ...
Using an African clay mask is quite simple. Mix the desired amount of clay with water or rose water to form a smooth paste.
Kevin Dumouchelle of the National Museum of African Art explains what a fearsome 19th-century ceremonial mask meant to its makers in Côte d’Ivoire. This Bété mask dates to the late 19th century and is ...