Online Exhibition: African Masks

The masks in the "Art of the African Mask" exhibition catalogue from the Bayly Art Museum at the University of Virginia, are divided into four categories: Faces of Spirits, Images of Ancestors, Portraits of Rulers, and Icons of Power. "Each mask was made according to a traditional style, and each was worn by a trained performer. [They] were originally part of whole performance ensembles, consisting of elaborately costumed dancers, vibrant music, and highly stylized dances." View masks...