Why did the African people wear the African mask?

Answer 1

to act out different characters or spirits at events

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

Well In modern times, people wear them to have sex

Anonymously

Answer 5

to act out different characters or spirits at events