They are important because they are a scorce of communications between life and death.
the African headdress
African tribal masks were found by early 1800's pioneers and archaeologists. They often collected the masks of sold them for profit.
A dancer or someone special would wear these masks because the tribal masks were an important thing in certain beliefs or regilion.
masks
Erich Herold has written: 'Ritualmasken Afrikas' 'The art of Africa' -- subject(s): African Art, African Sculpture, Masks (Sculpture) 'Afrikanische Masken' -- subject(s): Masks 'Tribal masks from the Na prstek Museum, Prague' -- subject(s): Catalogs, Masks, Masks (Sculpture)
Yes, you can. Tribal masks don't give any stat bonuses, but the tribal shields do. Personally, I wouldn't buy one anyways.
Tribal masks are made of plaster, wood, clay, and even bone. They are decorated with inks and paint, feathers, and beads.
You can find tribal mask replicas at tribal based stores. These venues usually carry a wide assortment of original and replica masks. They also carry beads, necklaces, tribal medicines, and so much more.
to act out different characters or spirits at events
could you tell me what was African masks used for.
The Family is the most important group of people in African tribes.
Tribesmen put on masks to represent the egwugwu whom are ancestral spirits. They represent the egwugwu during important ceremonies including the tribal courts and funerals.