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Why African Masks Are Not Home Décor
In many parts of the world, an African mask is commonly used as decoration. It may hang on a living room wall, sit on a shelf, or be placed as a centrepiece in a modern interior. While visually striking, this use of African masks represents a complete shift from their original cultural purpose. Traditionally, African…
Kumpo Dance Explained | The Hidden Intelligence and Spirituality Behind Kumpo Dance Movements
Watch on the SEVICS Africa channel: Exposing the Secrets of the Kumpo Masked Dance From my book, Within Carved Lines What is the mask for? I grew up knowing what masquerade means, and now I watch the objects of that tradition sell for sums that could transform the villages they came from. The mask was…
What It Means to Own an African Mask Outside Africa
New: the 2nd edition of Within Carved Lines: The Secret Meanings of African Masks is out now. Get the book → Owning an African mask outside its place of origin is not inherently wrong—but it does come with responsibility. African masks were created within specific cultural systems. When they leave those systems, their meaning does…
