The latest project in Mr. Benham's Art Class had the students researching tribes from the Congo region of Africa. Each student was required to choose 2 different tribes and design their own masks combining characteristics from the original tribal masks and their own imagination. Colors and shapes weren't the only qualities that had to be taken into consideration when creating their own mask. The students had to also keep in mind what their mask was created for.
Once the students had completed their masks, they were glazed and fired.
The final component of this project was for the students to stand in front of the class and present their mask to their peers. The students were required to creatively write a 3-5 paragraph paper describing the following:
- What tribes were used as inspiration?
- What characteristics were 'borrowed' for their mask?
- What is their new original mask going to be used for?
- Who is required to wear the mask?
Short Video
(Used for ideas / brainstorming)
AFRICAN MASKS
Students working on their Clay masks:
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