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Traditional African Art and Mask s By: Olivia Carpenter -Research ancient art of Africa -Explain uses om masks and art ​

[] Script: Slide one: Ibo masks varied in size and styles. They were used mostly for entertainment and different ceremonies. These masks played a big role in the igbo society. Slide two: African art was very abstract and their paintings often had bright colors and odd shapes. They created many sculptures that were standing in an upright position. Slide three: The Igbo tribe lived in Nigeria. The language they spoke was called the Kwa. The Ibo men wear little or no clothing until they have reached puberty. Women wrap themselves in pieces of cloth. The men carry machetes that are useful for protecting themselves from animals and clearing paths. In their language, one word can have several meanings. Slide four: The Ibos live in villages that consist of either a few hundred or a few thousand people. This includes numerous extended families. The Ibos are also very religious. They believe there are three levels of divine beings which are: Chukwu, Umuagbara, and Ndi Ichie. These are the spirits of dead gods.