Which of the following is accurate about the media and techniques used on this Dan-Ngere Poro Mask?
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A. Because these people were concerned with totemism, their totem animals are often depicted in their art. | Akepelie Mask
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Incorrect.Better review your notes to see that the many horns in this piece were meant to instill fear and awe in the populace because this Poro Mask was used for intimidation. Peoples of the Sudan style, like the Senufo, were concerned with totemism as can be seen in the two large hornbill beaks at either side of the top of this Kepelie mask. Correct your answer. |
| B. This mask is carved in the subtractive technique, that is, from one single block of wood. |