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to act out different characters or spirits at events

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African masks symbolize the spirit of the African ancestors. African masks were also used to show that they belonged to a certain tribe. African masks can ward/scare of other tribes and they are also used in tribal festivals/dances.

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Because they are trying to make other tribes get frighten of them and make them tough and also they wear masks because they use it for dances.

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Well In modern times, people wear them to have sex

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to act out different characters or spirits at events

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