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Contemporary African Masks and their descriptions

African contemporary artist do not only rework traditional notions of the mask into their creations, they have adopted the form of mask making as the space to express themselves and to deliver their messages. This gallery contains a collection of masks from Ghana that have been produced for current local and international market. The captions attached further describe each mask and puts it into cultural perspective of modern Ghana.
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038_Facial mask symbol directed right.jpg
038_Facial mask symbol directed right.jpg		 040_Facial mask with hand carved decorations and except God symbol.jpg
040_Facial mask with hand carved decorations and except God symbol.jpg		 041_Facial mask with hand carved decorations and the image of a Rhino.jpg
041_Facial mask with hand carved decorations and the image of a Rhino.jpg		 080_HeadBody Mask The top of the head consists of eleven small figures resembling full human figurines.jpg
080_HeadBody Mask The top of the head consists of eleven small figures resembling full human figurines.jpg
078_BodyPlank Mask with abstract designs, patterns and colors_001.jpg
078_BodyPlank Mask with abstract designs, patterns and colors_001.jpg		 079_BodyPlank Mask with abstract designs, patterns and colors_002.jpg
079_BodyPlank Mask with abstract designs, patterns and colors_002.jpg		 083_Male Body mask of 180 cm high a star-like decoration.jpg
083_Male Body mask of 180 cm high a star-like decoration.jpg		 084_Female Body mask of 180cm high and a star-like decoration.jpg
084_Female Body mask of 180cm high and a star-like decoration.jpg
085_Male Body Mask of 180cm height adorned with abstract symbols and animals.jpg
085_Male Body Mask of 180cm height adorned with abstract symbols and animals.jpg		 086_Female Body Mask of 180cm height adorned with abstract symbols and animal.jpg
086_Female Body Mask of 180cm height adorned with abstract symbols and animal.jpg		 087_Male Body Mask of 185cm high with the image of a bird piecing its long beak into the head.jpg
087_Male Body Mask of 185cm high with the image of a bird piecing its long beak into the head.jpg		 088_Female Body Mask of 185cm high with the image of a bird piecing its long beak into the head.jpg
088_Female Body Mask of 185cm high with the image of a bird piecing its long beak into the head.jpg
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