Compare and contrast the head of an Oba and the mask by the Bamileke peoples. How does the representation of the human head reflect the purpose of the artwork?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. The head of an Oba depicts a naturalistic image of a king from Benin.
2. The head portrays naturalistic and recognizable facial features because it served as either a royal portrait or as a portrait of a distinguished ancestor that would be tended for generations at an altar.
3. The mask by the Bamileke peoples is abstract with large stylized eyes and cheeks and large areas of patterns and different textures for the mouth and forehead.
4. Rather than depicting a recognizable portrait of a court figure, the mask reinterprets the form of the human head and would have been worn by court officials during royal festivals.
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