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This craft reprinted courtesy of Scissorcraft.com.

African masks are dramatic portraits of spirit beings, departed ancestors, and invisible powers of social control. Each mask is created according to a traditional style, and worn by a trained performer. Some African masks are full-body costumes, worn originally as part of elaborate celebrations with costumed dancers, vibrant music, and stylized dances. These ceremonial events carried important social, religious, and moral values for the whole community.

Cardstock or heavy paper

Scissors

Markers, crayons or colored pencils

Computer and printer

Click on printables and print out the pieces of the owl mask. Color using the pictures below  and cut out. Put together according to the instructions on the individual pattern pieces.

Scissorcraft http://www.scissorcraft.com/ Scissorcraft is a free, fun and educational site and home to a series of themed children's craft web sites.  Paper snowflake patterns, Valentines, pumpkin templates, Easter eggs, colorbook masks and more, Great family fun!