Why would this african ceremonial mask be worn? a. to cover the face of a criminal b. to learn from the teachings of a griot c. to communicate with ancestors d. to frighten an enemy

it is used to try and communicate with the ancestors

(context) they believed that the masks closely resembled their ancestors and would try to communicate with them

(more context)many African tribes believed their ancestors where very wise and that they could learn from them

c. 2,000 bce

hope this

tocharian and anatolian were belaved to become extinct during the ninth century. =)