African masks typically have a symmetrical design with zigzag lines flanking the face to signify ancestors and a checkerboard pattern representing ignorance and knowledge. Each mask honors a spirit like the hawk and has an enlarged facial feature with cultural meaning to be used in ceremonies or dances.

1. The design of most African masks are
a symmetrical design.

2. Include patterns
The zigzag lines flanking the
face signify the "path of the
ancestors."

3. The checkerboard pattern represents
ignorance and knowledge, dark and light.

4. Enlarged facial features

5. The mask honors the spirit of the
hawk in order to obtain its protection
and blessings.
Each mask has meaning to be used
in a ceremony or dance.

6. Research
•African mask and their
meanings
•Look at African Masks
•What will you create?

7. What is due today?
African Mask with
• 3 patterns
• Symmetrical design
• Enlarged facial feature
• Meaning of mask