Symmetry: African Masks

We have been studying symmetry lately and making African masks in art seemed like a like culmination of our work. First I read the book Spot the Leopard, an interesting book that discusses the different types of ceremonial masks and how they reflect the culture of their tribes.

Then using glued-on pre-cut pieces of construction paper and feathers, we made symmetrical designs on pre-cut masks. Many of the learners copied the African masks folklore by representing various animals.