Five African Coming of Age Masks from West Africa

Dancing - The Dogon tribe from Mali in West African

What are African Masks used for?

Bwa Mask – have special powers

Senufo Mask- communicate with the dead ancestors

Dan Mask – for protection

Lwalwa Mask – celebrate young medn becoming adults

Woyo Mask – Worn in ritual dances

Ligbi Mask -  Celebrate Islamic holidays

Baule Mask – used in dances during harvest festivals