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From my book, Within Carved Lines It chose me I did not choose to be the mask guy. My background is in the church, and online I talked about careers and project management. One day I told a short story about a mask I own. It got more attention than anything I had ever posted….
Do African Masks Have Spirits? Cultural Truth vs Popular Myth
One of the most common questions people ask about an African mask is also one of the most misunderstood: Do African masks have spirits? This question appears frequently in online searches, museum discussions, and private conversations—often surrounded by mystery, fear, or exaggeration. Popular culture has portrayed African masks as objects that are inherently possessed,…
