How Do You Make African Masks For Children?
African masks are sought after by museums, art collectors and some eclectic decorators. They were worn by dancers during celebrations, spiritual initiations, war and the harvesting of crops. African masks also represented the spirits of ancestors and other ceremonial spirits. These tribal masks are made of different materials, including wood, leather and metal. However, lighter materials such as paper, foam and cardboard can be used to make creative African masks for children. Cut the Balsa-Foam into small pieces. The pieces should be large enough for a mask (example: 3 inches high and 1 inch deep). Draw an outline of the mask onto all four sides of a block of Balsa-Foam using a soft pencil. There are many African mask themes to choose from. One such design is the African warrior. You draw an oval head, long exaggerated nose, oval eye holes and a mouth with slightly parted lips. Use the modeling tool to carve away the excess foam around the outside of your drawing. Carve in the facial
