AFRICAN MASKS

Almost all masks in this video are courtesy of the online store 'GENUINE AFRICA'
www.genuineafrica.com.
Ritual and ceremonial masks are an essential feature of the traditional culture and art of the peoples of Sub-Saharan and West Africa. While the specific implications associated to ritual masks widely vary in different cultures, some traits are common to most African cultures: masks usually have a spiritual and religious meaning and they are used in ritual dances and social and religious events, and a special status is attributed to the artists that create masks and to those that wear them in ceremonies. In most cases, mask-making is an art that is passed on from father to son, along with the knowledge of the symbolic meanings conveyed by such masks.
Masks are one of the elements of African art that have most evidently influenced European and Western art in general; in the 20th century, artistic movements such as cubism, fauvism and expressionism have often taken inspiration from the vast and diverse heritage of African masks. Influences of this heritage can also be found in other traditions such as South- and Central American masked Carnival parades.

[@d0nevans128]

THE MUSIC IS ENCHANTING AND MESMERIZING !!!!!!

[@Silverbirch4444]

Simply stunning pieces of art.
I love this thank you for sharing.

[@PlanetX100]

Thanks so much for the comment... I love masks, and these in particular. But what about the music... isn't it just wild!:))

[@mmbmbmbmb]

Such abundance of amazingly expressive masks. Such richness in culture. Viva Africa!

[@1muddonna]

Fantastic variety! I was sorry when it ended...thanks!

[@robertschlesinger1342]

Interesting and worthwhile video. Nice variety of African masks.

[@mmbmbmbmb]

came to visit again ... and will do so ... again & again ...
thank you for it!

[@simaoartiaga]

Beautiful masks indeed!!

[@amcgirls2048]

Love the music at the beginning of the video

[@quincyjones9009]

Thank you I love the mask and music more please.

[@mmbmbmbmb]

p.s. ... and YES ... the MUSIC is intoxicating! Could listen to it at all hours, thank you for that treat :o)

[@xxisagirlveejohnsonxx9063]

I as in my Advanced art class today and we were doing these masks and my teacher was showing is this video and me and all the class were lit dancing to this music #💃🏽🇿🇦🎶

[@ForLOVEoftheARTS]

That makes me very happy... that my video is being viewed in art classes, and am very glad you enjoyed the music.
Thanks so much for the comment:)

[@priscillaaidoo304]

The same with me

[@dearmalika]

Awesome masks!Great work!Thank you for sharing!

[@PlanetX100]

It's my pleasure! thank you so much for watching and appreciating!:)

[@reekashade]

WOW love this video…the masks are surreal & so skillfully made…perfect music so pure…smiles ;-)…Reeka.

[@PlanetX100]

Thanks so much for your appreciation!:) Joanna

[@isabellarivero4005]

Some of you may think these masks are creepy but this is just their culture

[@cubehire3653]

I have collected some African masks. I like the masks in this video very much.

[@humanngoat5100]

The greatest of all this is pure legendary

[@matheuspinto8337]

Great video!
And... What is the name of the this music on background?

[@xxisagirlveejohnsonxx9063]

JoaoMatt NSP it's in the BEGINING of video

[@wolffur2761]

Where I can find more music like this

[@matheuspinto8337]

Hello, I've came back a few times to see these masks again. They kind of inspire me on a project that I'm doing for a distant future...related to masks of course....BUT
I REALLY REALLY want to know what music is playing. The Shazam didn't catch it... neither other apps I've tried. Please cease my suffering.

[@ForLOVEoftheARTS]

I hope this eases your suffering.
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[@matheuspinto8337]

That's so kind of you! Thank you very much!

[@nyumacamara8104]

Nice music

[@deemarch913]

This is Soul Deep.

[@MelissaMelgar16]

What is the name of the masks?

[@funkybanditman2350]

Could someone please tell me the name of and possibly even meaning of the mask at 7:58 seconds? I have had the same one with less color for years and can’t find info about it

[@Chair-gn5yc]

Love the song bb

[@ronaldmeredith829]

Nearly every photo of every mask in this video was taken, without permission and uncredited, from our online store, www.genuineafrica.com. Had you requested permission to use these photos, we would likely have agreed. It seems only fair that you give use credit, or a "thank you".

[@ForLOVEoftheARTS]

+Ronald Meredith
My sincere apologies... I didn't know permission was required. A belated thank you for such wonderful material.
I shall include the link to your store under the video and I hope it will bring you lots of buyers.

[@ronaldmeredith829]

Thank you very much. In the internet age, it's nearly impossible to control the use of one's images; so your offer to include a link to genuineafrica.com is a much more gracious gesture than I expected, given my past experience in such matters. Feel free to use any other images from my site, and I apologize for the impolite tone of my comment.

[@soulconvos4153]

Ronald Meredith Do you know why the eyes are closed? I am capable of seeing in spirit and I see a lot of spirits with their eyes closed or spirits that look like masks but I don't understand why the eyes are closed. Any insight into this would greatly be appreciated

[@artcyshutes9834]

MUSIC YASSSS!!!!

[@wolffur2761]

Amazing faces from unconscious

[@sharonbolles885]

I like the mask

[@NattyRasta100]

What song is this

[@ForLOVEoftheARTS]

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[@marcinl4396]

amazon style

[@vivianaavendano981]

Mask min 1:11 someone know what it mean?

[@smdhatchu5175]

Looks like a Chokwe tribal mask

[@Chilelisten_123]

I want to learn the name and meaning of all I can learn 👺 mask

[@charlieturner3946]

Oh Ben lowry

[@sipinok2307]

Scary

[@marcuz8290]

k

[@edmundrichter4171]

Looks like Egyptian.