Bangwa Tribal Masks
Bangwa Tribal Masks
Northern Cameroon
Dates unknown; masks are still being made today
Northern Cameroon
Dates unknown; masks are still being made today
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Subtractive Sculpture - Opposite of additive sculpture; you begin with a solid material (such as wood in these masks) and carve away pieces until you achieve your desired form and detail. |
Think Deeper: What can we, as artists, learn from Bangwa masks and other African crafts? How might the aesthetic of these crafts influence you in your own artwork?