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What is a primary function of Senufo masks within their culture?
What is a primary function of Senufo masks within their culture?
- To entertain the community during harvest festivals.
- To protect the wearer from wild animals during hunting expeditions.
- To serve as currency in trade with neighboring villages.
- To facilitate communication between the living and deceased ancestors. (correct)
Which societal role is closely associated with the creation and use of Senufo masks?
Which societal role is closely associated with the creation and use of Senufo masks?
- Political leaders.
- Specialist artists. (correct)
- Agricultural laborers.
- Traveling merchants.
What is the Poro society's main function in relation to Senufo masks?
What is the Poro society's main function in relation to Senufo masks?
- They sell the masks to tourists for profit.
- They use the masks in rituals to educate young men. (correct)
- They keep the masks locked away to prevent misuse.
- They destroy old masks to make room for new designs.
How does Senufo art reflect their spiritual beliefs?
How does Senufo art reflect their spiritual beliefs?
What is the significance of Kolotyolo, the 'Ancient Mother,' in Senufo religious practices?
What is the significance of Kolotyolo, the 'Ancient Mother,' in Senufo religious practices?
What does the separation of Senufo artists from the rest of the village suggest about their role?
What does the separation of Senufo artists from the rest of the village suggest about their role?
How do Senufo masks contribute to the continuity of cultural traditions?
How do Senufo masks contribute to the continuity of cultural traditions?
Considering the blend of human and animal features in Senufo masks, what might this combination symbolize?
Considering the blend of human and animal features in Senufo masks, what might this combination symbolize?
In what way does the Senufo approach to Kolotyolo reflect a broader understanding of divine power?
In what way does the Senufo approach to Kolotyolo reflect a broader understanding of divine power?
How could the belief in the power of Senufo masks to connect with ancestors influence social behavior?
How could the belief in the power of Senufo masks to connect with ancestors influence social behavior?
Flashcards
Who creates Senufo masks?
Who creates Senufo masks?
Senufo masks are made by specialized artists who live separately from their village.
What features do Senufo masks combine?
What features do Senufo masks combine?
Senufo masks often merge animal and human features into one design.
What is the believed power of Senufo masks?
What is the believed power of Senufo masks?
They facilitate communication between the living and deceased ancestors.
What is the Poro society?
What is the Poro society?
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Who is Kolotyolo?
Who is Kolotyolo?
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Study Notes
- Senufo masks are crafted by specialized artists residing separately from their villages.
- These masks blend animal and human characteristics into unique designs.
- Senufo artists hold elevated status in their communities.
- Their masks and sculptures facilitate communication between the living and deceased ancestors.
- Senufo masks feature prominently in Poro society rituals.
- Poro is a male organization, that educates young men.
- They are taught traditions and responsibilities essential for adulthood.
- Senufo people venerate their ancestors.
- Kolotyolo, the 'Ancient Mother', is a central figure of worship.
- Kolotyolo possesses immense power.
- Lesser deities mediate interactions with her.
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