Name: ____________________ Date: __________________
African Tribal Mask
Web-Quest
African Tribal Masks are one of the most commonly known art form of Africa. Your task is to gather information about this African art form and the uses of masks in African society.
Objectives: 1. To learn background information about African Tribal
Masks including uses, materials used to create, who creates the masks, and the various styles used in each mask.
2. To learn about a particular mask, where it came from,
and what it was used for.
3. Pick a mask that best fits you!
Procedure:
Go to the following web-site to begin your quest:
www.artyfactory.com/africanmasks
1. Click on the link for “African Masks Information” and answer the following:
a. What is the job of the mask artist in an African tribal society?
b. What process would you need to follow to become an African mask artist?
c. How are African masks used in African culture?
d. What two forces influence the style of an African tribal
mask?
1.
2.
e. What are 4 of the forms that are used to create an African
mask?
1.
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4.
f. Most patterns in African masks tend to be
_________________ and ___________________.
g. List at least 5 other design patterns or materials that are
used to create an African mask.
1.
2,
3.
4,
5.
h. List the 9 materials that are used to make African masks:
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5.
i. What two reasons are given for the use of wood in the
majority of masks?
1.
2.
2. Use the link “ Examples of African Masks to complete the 2nd chart given
3. Select a mask of your choice!