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Tribal masks of West Africa depict ancestors, spirit beings and invisible powers. In tribal ceremonial events the people express

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问题     Tribal masks of West Africa depict ancestors, spirit beings and invisible powers. In tribal ceremonial events the people express moral as well as important social and religious values for the community, with the African tribal masks providing a symbolic and artistic refection of these values.
    The particular association of African tribal masks vary widely across the different tribes, but it is universal that the artists who create masks are held in esteem, as well as the individuals who wear the masks during ceremonies. Therefore, only certain people may wear the masks, predominately, men. These men are either chieftains or kings, the elders of the tribe or perhaps those with high social status.
    Mask-making is prevalent among the Maasai of Kenya, who produce some stunning works of art. The art or mask making is passed from father to son. Along with the teachings of the process of the mask construction is included the teachings of the symbolic meaning in each component of the mask.
    Dances of West Africa in which masks are worn include most events and ceremonies. It is believed that when a person puts on a ritual mask the individual loses a personal identity and thus becomes the spirit that the mask represents. This transformation of the individual is supported by additional costuming, particular dance moves and specific music What occurs, then, with this transformation is that the individual becomes a medium allowing for communication between the members of the community and the spirit impersonated by the mask wearer.
    Each "dominion", whether it be ancestor, nature, or magic, has maybe as nearly 100 masks to represent and honor each being or energy. The complexity and overall quality of a Massai mask, and generally the masks of other West African cultures end tribes as well, is a demonstration of the importance of the spirit portrayed.
    Many masks from Kenya are in the shape of an animal face or a human face. One of the most interesting components of African masks is in their focus on an abstract appearance. This is due to the belief in African cultures that it is the essence of the subject The effect of this abstract look of African masks is that they appear extremely contemporary with their minimalist but intensively evocative lines and forms. Many components of African masks are tribe-specific, with subtle aspects identifying which tribe a mask has come from as clearly as a signature.
    Animals are often the subject of masks. The animal mask when worn by the tribal member is an opportunity to communicate with the particular animal. During this ritual the dangerous, wild animal is asked to stay away from the tribe. Animals also represent certain attributes such as patience or strength. Sometimes various human and animal attributes may be combined on a mask to illustrate a combination of outstanding virtues.
    Another frequently employed subject for African masks is traits and attributes of feminine beauty. The wearing of these masks is, again, generally restricted to men.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about animal masks?
选项 A、These masks could show excellent virtues.
B、These masks have simplex symbolic meanings.
C、These masks usually have concrete appearance.
D、These masks may look antiquated and complex.
答案A
解析 事实细节题。倒数第二段最后一句提到，各种人和动物的特征结合在一张面具上，以展示综合性的美德，A项表述符合文意，故为答案。同时可知，B项表述与原文不一致，故排除。倒数第三段第二句提到，非洲面具最有意思的特点是专注于抽象外观，C项表述与文章不符，故排除。该段第四句提到，这种非洲抽象面具以极简抽象且引人共鸣的线条和形式显得非常现代，D项antiquated and complex(陈旧与复杂)与文章不符，故排除。
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