4. Lesson: Nigerian Masks
Lesson Promo
Special Guest: African Art Collector- John David McGee
Let’s Begin:
Gather Materials:
Two pieces of same size paper. Each a different color
pencil or pen
scissors
glue stick or bottled glue
(You don’t need the coffee!)
Watch Lesson:
Extra Video Clips:
African Art Collector- John David McGee Talk:
Chef LaRee Prepares Mango Salsa
Tropical Mango Salsa by Chef LaRee
2 Mangos, peeled, pit removed, diced
2 cups Papaya, peeled, seeds removed, diced
1 Ripe Avocado, pitted and diced
1/4 cup Red Onion Diced
1/2 bunch Cilantro, chopped
3 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
To Taste Kosher Salt or sea salt
Juice of one lime
Mix all ingredients together except the salt. Taste and then add some of the salt. This fresh salsa is meant to be made and eaten right away.
Finish Mask and share your Art to Gallery:
Fold each paper in half. Length wise
cut the lighter colored paper in half along the fold
draw 1/2 of the mask on the half of paper (demonstrated in video)
cut and paste facial features on opposite paper (demonstrated in video)
Traditional dance with masks video
Suggested Books:
Photos of lesson in action:
Promo for next lesson: Picasso