7th Grade World History--African Mask Directions

Directions for African Mask project:
Mask Project/Research-- Due: Friday, November 7th. 2008.
(Your grade will be made up as follows: 40% research and 60% your mask)
Look through the following websites to find the mask you wish to re-create and research. When you have completed your research you will make or recreate the mask of your choice. On a separate sheet of paper, do the following:
1.
Write down the URL where you found the mask.
2.
If the mask has a name, write it down.
3.
Describe how the mask looks like (color, size, design, features). Write in complete sentences.
4.
Draw a sketch of the mask you choose. Make sure to include features and colors.

http://www.dia.org/collections/aonwc/africanart/1988.193.html

http://www.culturekiosque.com/art/exhibiti/masks.htm

http://cti.itc.virginia.edu/~bcr/African_Mask.html

http://www.arttribal.com/
Now that you found your mask, you will need to look for and gather information about the tribe where your mask is from. Answer the following questions in your research:
1.
What tribe is this mask from? (5 points)
2.
Where is this tribe located in Africa? (Name the country and village/city. (5 points)
3.
Find out more about the location of the tribe. What is the climate like? Is the area located near a body of water, mountains, desert, etc.? What is the population?
(5 points)
4.
Find more facts about your tribe. For example, you might find information about the history of the tribe, lifestyle, language, worship, etc. (5 points)
http://www.zyama.com/
http://users.telenet.be/african-shop/mask-information.htm
Materials (the following are possible suggestions for material you might use—you can also use paper mache if you wish, and remember you will need materials for decoration.)
newspaper and brown paper bags, card or cardboard
wall paper paste
masking tape
file folders/cardboard
paint (various colors)
glue, scissors,
varnish
feathers (varies)
rope (varies), straw
raffia (varies)
beads (varies)
other adornments
Your projectTo make your project complete, you need to produce a write-up of your tribe and the mask.
Your written piece is comprised of 2 main parts:
1.
Location- Write 1 paragraph that describes the country where your ethnic group is located. Include the geographical information and interesting facts. (10 points)
2.
Ceremonial Use- Write 1 paragraph that describes your ethnic group and the use of the mask. (10 points)
Example
Please sign and date the following to show you have read and understand the directions and the due date.
Student name/signature_________________________________, Date, _______________________

Parent/guardian name/signature ___________________________, Date, ______________________