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The Lost TRUTH About African Masks
New: the 2nd edition of Within Carved Lines: The Secret Meanings of African Masks is out now. Get the book → 2nd Edition Within Carved Lines: The Secret Meanings of African Masks Go deeper into the stories behind the masks you just read about. Within Carved Lines uncovers the history, symbolism, and ritual meaning…
Secrets of African Masks: Women in Masking Traditions, and How to Tell If Your Mask Is Activated
There are secrets about African masks you have never heard anywhere, and I am going to expose a few of them here. I want to talk about women in masking traditions. Are there cultures where women are allowed to put on masks? Which cultures are those? If you are really into this kind of thing,…
How to Display African Masks at Home: Wall and Stand Guide
New: the 2nd edition of Within Carved Lines: The Secret Meanings of African Masks is out now. Get the book → You found a mask worth keeping. Now do it justice. How you hang it matters more than most people think, and a nail through the forehead is not a display method. It is an…
Stories Shape the World, and Africans Must Tell Their Own Stories.
Stories shape the world, and you probably already know this. Behind every great movement led by people was a proportionately great story. The very famous proverb by one of Africa’s best storytellers, Chinua Achebe, explains this perfectly. He said that ‘until the lion learns how to write, the tale of the hunt will always glorify…
What Is an African Mask? Meaning, History, and Cultural Purpose
An African mask is often misunderstood. In museums, galleries, and private collections, African masks are usually presented as art objects—beautiful, mysterious, and visually striking. While they are artistic, reducing an African mask to decoration alone strips it of its original meaning. In many African societies, masks were never created to be admired in silence. They…
