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Red is for blood and warfare, while black represents the unknown, and white is meant to show purity. For example, the purity of a young bride.
The colors that were used were also dependent on the source of the pigments that were available to the particular tribe. Some would have had access to red and brown clay soils (or other oxides), where as others would have had to use plant extracts to color their masks.
If the mask is very old (and has not been restored), it is most likely to have lost most of its coloring due to the type of pigments that were used as well as exposure to the elements.
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∙ 15y agoSources list the answers to this differently. It can represent fear or death. In other parts of Africa it can symbolise life. Hope this helps. Meg
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∙ 11y agoIt means purity
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to act out different characters or spirits at events
Are African Masks still in use?
African masks can be found in stores that specialize in African products, specifically African art stores. Alternatively, you can find African masks by going to a maskstore or find them on the internet.
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