African masks are emblematic, often representing ancestors, spirits, or deities. They play a pivotal role in various rituals ...

"New African Masquerades, tells the story of four different artists from four different distinct countries in West Africa.

The mask is the centerpiece of a costume, often with props, that the wearer carries during a masquerade, a ritual ceremony performed ... Galembo has traveled Africa and Haiti documenting the ...

The mask of this particular devil ... traditions of the time was labeled as “devil,” forcing many African and indigenous traditions to be molded to Catholic beliefs. Commonly celebrated ...

They carved masks for ceremonies and they moulded sculptures ... Now, head south over France and into Africa. We are in that little corner where Nigeria will be one day. You’ve made it!

Guides would also ask local people to perform mask ceremonies for tourists ... AllAfrica is a voice of, by and about Africa - aggregating, producing and distributing 500 news and information ...