The Mask

Masks all started when he was a young boy. A circus came to town one year. A big parade was held in the main street in the morning. He can see the clown move around and make people laugh. As they pass by, he will see the clown's face. A big nose and a fun walk made him happy. This is bad time, his father is unemployed. His family can not give any significant benefits, but every year his father collects enough money so that his son can be taken to the circus.

The history of masks in Africa dates back to the Paleolithic age. These masks play an important role in African culture. In the past, masks were used in various rituals. These masks are made of metal, wood, cloth and so on. Those unique designs, and most importantly, the idea of ​​making these masks make African masks an important place for world famous art galleries. Art history enthusiasts and collectors are also interested in collecting these masks as well. World famous painter Picasso met Africa mask in 1907 and was surprised at its design and meaning.

• Body masks and raccoon masks are used by people in Tanzania and South Africa, respectively. People wearing body masks and matching masks; body masks, also known as berry masks, are engraved from the trunk. 'Coon' is a relatively modern mask in the African mask's history, because it was used when slaves were released in 1838. The characteristic of the raccoon mask is hand painting. • Today, mask-related rituals are not as enthusiastic or enthusiastic as before. The influence of different cultures, colonialism, civil war, slave trade etc. changed the social structure of Africa. The collapse of the traditional economy by colonial rule has a negative impact on the food production system, which has adversely affected the culture of African tribes. Celebrating today's mask rituals, but they are not often held as they once were.

We have different masks for different purposes and opportunities. A "perfect" mask for strong, active and ordinary people, a professional mask for today's meeting, expert mask to present when we propose to teach, is fine. In the early days of our development, several tragedies happened. It might have happened when we first signaled brothers and sisters not suitable. The signal we get is that our actions do not make adults around us happy.