Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A sculptural or constructed object worn on the face or head, often used in Pacific cultures in performance and ritual contexts where the act of creation, performance, and destruction carries meaning.
AP course connection
Topic 6.2: 6.2 Purpose and Audience in African Art