START WITH ART: Mask

Good morning! We begin each day by examining a piece of art from history. Today’s artwork is pictured below. Take a look, then read the questions to the students/children in your life and watch how starting the day with art can ignite creativity and critical thinking!

Title: Mask

Artist: Bamun or Bamileke artist

Date: late 1800s

Medium: Cloth and glass beads

Dimensions: 71.44 x 68.58 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• This mask comes from Cameroon. For what purpose do you think the mask may have been made or used?

• Describe the mask. What features do you notice?

• Look closely. How was the mask made? Describe how the artist might have created the patterns. 

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