Afrocentric Mask (Duality)

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The African mask represents an invisible reality During religious rituals, masks have the function of representing the supernatural. It is for this reason that they are never reall y realistic about the features they wear. An African mask may have some features of a human face, but there are always other non-human elements inspired by nature, or by the animal world. A function of protection against the forces of evil In popular belief, African masks are often associated with witchcraft. Yet, on the contrary, the members of a tribe use them primarily to protect themselves from the forces of evil. They are also assigned a function of protection against diseases and other scourges, while ensuring the safety of the population. Show more