African masks can be designed to cover the head, cover just the face, or be used as a headdress that is attached to the top of the head. Not all masks are life-size. They can be gigantic or very small. The large and life-size masks are used in public performances and private rituals. The small masks are used as charms or amulets to cure illness and to offer protection during work or travel. Sometimes small masks are made as miniature copies of larger masks.
The features on a mask can be human, animal, or a combination of the two. The expressions range from terrifying to serene.
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