Bugle Mask of the Dan: What It Was For and Why It Matters
A war mask.
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What Is SEVICS Africa? Mission, Programs and How to Get Involved
SEVICS Africa is a nonprofit empowering young people of African heritage through culture, education and leadership. See what we do and how to join.
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Kagle Mask of the Dan: What It Was For and Why It Matters
The Kagle is a troublemaker.
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Gunye Ge Mask of the Dan: What It Was For and Why It Matters
The Gunye ge is the Dan racing mask.
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Deangle Mask of the Dan: What It Was For and Why It Matters
The Deangle was the mask that cared for initiates during their time in the bush school.
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Oro Society Helmet Mask (Magbo) of the Ijebu Yoruba: What It Was For and Why It Matters
The Oro society brought together community leaders who rewarded good deeds, punished bad ones and presided over burials.
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A Mask in a Museum Is a Mask Frozen at the Moment of Death
Museums preserve African masks beautifully. They also cut them off from everything that made them alive. Here is what is lost behind the glass.
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Agemo Mask of the Ijebu Yoruba: What It Was For and Why It Matters
Agemo is regarded as a son of Obatala and a protector of children.
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Egungun Mask of the Yoruba: What It Was For and Why It Matters
The Egungun represents the collective ancestors made visible among the living.
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Why African “Secret Societies” Were Called Secret, and Who Gave Them That Name
The phrase makes people think of shadowy cults. The real story is about power, colonial politics and the institutions that kept our traditions alive.
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Igbo Kola Nut Ceremony: Who Breaks the Oji and What It Means
The Igbo kola nut ceremony opens every serious gathering. Learn who breaks the oji, what the prayer says, and the rules guests follow.
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Cultural Heritage Sponsorship for Companies: What a Fair Partnership Looks Like
Cultural heritage sponsorship works when communities keep ownership. See what a fair partnership looks like and what companies should ask.
