African Masks
When you need a taste of cultural art, it pays to visit the museums where you will find some of the oldest African tribal art available. The artworks include the elegantly designed masks, figurines, and statues. You will take a stroll to Africa as you view the tribal ceremonies, rituals, and extreme arts hand carved by famous artists across the african world.During ceremonies, the African natives wear the Baga, Bagga, Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau masks. The common named used is the ceremonial mask, which is worn by the Baga people. At one time, over 60,000 people occupied the Northern Coastlines of Guinea and the Southern Coasts of Guinea-Bissau. The occupied group of native African people fished and grew cola nuts while the women grow rice in marshlands and flooded areas. The women will often use dugout canoes to travel the marshlands. The Baga African’s believe that one god assisted by spirits of male and female are their true worship. Baga people have rich traditions of multifunctional sculptures and masks, which many suppress with advents of Islam. The masks are often worn by the dancers at marriage ceremonies, birth, harvest festivities, and other ceremonial events. The main purpose is unclear. Amazingly, you can buy this mask for as little as $200.Another of the African tribal art statues is the Bambara or Bamana, Banmana of Mali. The artwork is known as the mask of Kore Antelope. The Bambara people live in the Bamako region, which is the capital of Mali. There are over 2 million ethnic groups in this area. These people live by the laws of these spirits, which they believe certain individuals are capable of creating harmony in the atmosphere.
Photo: Own pictureThe African art depicts the stylish antelope headdress, masks, and statues. The Bambara mask is classified in accord to the secret society, which is used to represent Komo, Kono, Kore, and N’tomo. Young farmers were formed by this secret society. The society uses this mask to represent lions, horses, antelope, monkey, and the hyena. The masks are used at agricultural gatherings to supplicate for rain. Kore society is becoming extinct, so we know that this mask is becoming a historical statue. The material of this mask is made of the finest red tassels and wood.The Bassa mask from Liberia is one of the finest African tribal art pieces. This is the Geh-naw mask used in ceremonies by the Basa people. The Bassa territories extend to the central parts of Liberia. Here rice and small villages make up the land. Only around 200 people inhabit the grounds of Bassa. Bassa however has a few male and female societies. The northern neighboring natives are the influences of these artistic traditions. During the ceremonies, the natives glide and gracefully dance while wearing their Geh-naw masks. The mask is attached to woven frameworks that are worn on the forehead. This mask is designed to present a message that conveys a gist of tranquility and grace. The mask is made of wood.