Inseparable from the rituals from which they were made, African masks function a
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Inseparable from the rituals from which they were made, African masks function as transformative objects that work to a. scare away evil. b. channel spiritual energy. c. illustrate musical lyrics. d. depict a story, as in the story of yam cultivation. Masks in traditional African societies were used to or are for all but ____, as it denies them of their ceremonial context. a. blur age and gender or represent an ideal type. b. in exorcisms. c. to channel the spirit of the animal, god, or ancestor by providing a means of transforming humans into animals. d. static presentation in museum display case. e. invoke supernatural forces or magical powers. The Bamana people regarded the antelope (Chi Wara) as their mythical ancestor and that is why their headdresses are designed to look like an antelope, T/F?Explanation / Answer
34. B) channel spiritual energy
African masks are representative of spirits, and it has been believed among them that the wearer of the mask is possessed by the spirit of his ancestors. He acts as the medium of communication between the ancestor and the community.
35. D) static presentation in museum display case
The African masks were build to perform various functions and not as display piece. Keeping the mask as a display piece would not allow any ceremony to be performed and hence would rob the mask of its ceremonial importance.
36. True
They think that the antelope was their ancestor who acted by transformation of weeds into edible formats such as millers and corn. His work also extended by teaching the importance of hard work thus helping people become prosperous farmers.