Afrocentric Mask (Duality)

The African mask represents an invisible reality

During religious rituals, masks have the function of representing the supernatural. It is for this reason that they are never really realistic about the features they wear. An African mask may have some features of a human face, but there are always other non-human elements inspired by nature, or by the animal world.

A function of protection against the forces of evil

In popular belief, African masks are often associated with witchcraft. Yet, on the contrary, the members of a tribe use them primarily to protect themselves from the forces of evil. They are also assigned a function of protection against diseases and other scourges, while ensuring the safety of the population.