AFRICA FACTS

African Masks Information

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Introduction

What is African art? When asked this question a majority of people will include African masks in their answer. There are numerous types of African mask produced by the various tribes and people of Africa. Ritual and ceremonial masks are an important part of most African cultures. On this page of Interesting Africa facts you will find lists of information about the types of African masks, their meanings, how they were worn, and more. This information is written for both kids and adults.

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Information on African Mask Types

There is a huge variety of mask types found in Africa which makes classifying them a difficult task. This type of African art ranges from very detailed and accurate figures to the very abstract. African masks can be classified into the following basic types.