African Elephant Mask

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A World Culture Art Resource

Bring the vibrant traditions of Cameroon into your classroom with this engaging Bamileke Elephant Mask Art Resource! Inspired by the famous royal masks of the Bamileke people, this workshop introduces students to African art, symbolism, colour meaning, and decorative pattern design through a series of creative and hands-on activities. Students explore how masks communicate identity, power, celebration and ancestry while designing and creating their own striking elephant mask artwork.

This resource includes:

Informative slides about the history and cultural significance of Bamileke elephant masks
Visual references from the National Museum of Yaoundé, Cameroon
Printable elephant mask templates in a range of designs
Colour symbolism reference sheets exploring the meanings of traditional colours
Pattern inspiration boards featuring geometric African-inspired motifs
Step-by-step guidance for colouring and embellishing masks
Design tip slides to support composition, symmetry and creative decision-making
Student examples showing coloured and embellished outcomes
Opportunities to explore:
- Pattern and repetition
- Cultural symbolism
- Mixed media embellishment
- Colour theory and meaning
- Craftsmanship and presentation skills

Perfect for:

Primary and Middle school Art and Drama lessons
African Art and Culture projects
Cover lessons and workshop days
Cultural celebration events
Cross-curricular learning linked to history and geography

Students can create masks using:

Coloured pencils
Paint pens and markers
Metallic pens
Sequins, beads and gems
Collage materials and textured papers

The final outcomes are bold, colourful and highly displayable, making this resource ideal for classroom exhibitions and corridor displays.

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Vikki Gibson

Vikki Gibson is a qualified Art & Design teacher with over two decades of hands-on experience in the classroom. With a background in graphic design, she also has 12 years of industry experience working in studios in London and holds a Master's degree in Illustration with Distinction. Vikki has embraced the myriad opportunities available to art teachers over the years, ranging from set design and props for school productions to leading community arts events and providing a diverse array of Art CPD for both primary and secondary teachers. Having worked internationally for the past eight years, she brings a global perspective to curriculums, teaching and learning styles, and exam board requirements. Adapting her practice to include the digital classroom, Vikki also teaches international students as an accredited online Cambridge International art teacher. Her commitment to art extends beyond the classroom, as she is a passionate life-long learner and a practicing artist. Vikki has exhibited paintings internationally and has garnered an exciting range of commercial commissions, including designing a fleet of wrapped smart cars for Mercedes and a bus for Arts University Bournemouth, UK. In her tutorials for ArtCPD.com, Vikki delivers practical, materials-led workshops directly to art educators. Infused with numerous tips and tricks gleaned from her daily classroom practice over the years, these tutorials offer a wealth of insights for both novice and seasoned art educators alike.

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