African Mask Game

African Mask Game

You will create an African mask by rolling the die and collecting the different parts needed to create it.

First roll the die to pick a head shape from the first column. Using the template and a permanent marker, trace it in the middle of your paper. Then, roll four more times to pick which eyes and eyebrows, nose, mouth, and head decorations you’ll draw. Next, use the “Exploring African Mask Design” handout on page four to add patterns to your work.

Then using either liquid or traditional watercolor paints (in trays), carefully paint your design. Consider making some areas of the design a solid color and others two-toned. To do this, paint half of a shape one color, clean your brush, and paint the remaining half a diff- erent color. Let the two colors touch in the middle while they’re wet. We call this a “gradation” (two or more colors that gradually fade into one a- nother). When it’s dry, cut it out.

And that’s how you play this African mask for kids game!