Masks are made and widely used in traditional African cultures for many different purposes. The masks are typically worn with full costumes and accessories, and they represent a variety of entities, including deities, supernatural beings such as nature spirits, mythological characters, and ancestors. They are used in both public and private rituals, from ceremonies to initiate … [Read more...] about African Masks and Headdresses: Researched and Conserved by Emalie Neise and Abby Wade