African Mask Craft Printable Images Africal tribal masks color
book printables. Teach about culture and traditions of various
tribe and social structures with these face-masks which are
loosly based upon photographs of actual, historical African
masks. Each real carved mask is created according to a
traditional style, depending upon customs and traditions of each
tribe or family group. These ceremonial masks are generally worn
by trained performers. African masks are dramatic portraits of
spirit beings, departed ancestors, and invisible powers of
social control. Some African masks can come complete with
elaborately decorated full-body costumes. These outfits were
worn originally as part of traditional celebrations, complete
with costumed dancers, vibrant music, and stylized dance
movements. Zyama.com has an extensive photo-collection
collection of African masks and artifacts in the African Art
Museum with some items dating back hundreds of years. The online
museum also provides detailed information about each