African Wood Mask, Isolated On White Background. Masks Are An Integral Part Of Africa's Cultural Heritage. The History, Purpose And Symbolism Of Masks Vary According To National, Ethnic And Cultural Background. Masks Can Symbolize Spirits Of The Dead, Totem Animals And Other Supernatural Forces. During A Performance, The Person Wearing The Mask Is Reincarnated Into The Spirit Or Creature Depicted On The Mask. The Transformation Of The Masked Person's Personality Is Emphasized By Singing And Dancing. For Example, Nwantanthantai Masks Or Wooden Masks Depict Nature Spirits Associated With Water, From Insects To Waterfowl. Accompanied By Singers And Drummers, The Person Wearing The Mask “Moves Quickly, Imitating The Behavior Of A Flying Spirit.”

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