The Dogon believe that birds are the link between man, heaven and earth. If you want to do the Dogon BIRD dance, put it on, and jump up and down, like your flying. Pointing the tip of the mask toward the ground symbolizes the connection between heaven and earth. Here are six easy steps to make a BIRD MASK of your own: 1. CLICK on the button for the color or black & white mask. 2. PRINT OUT the mask that opens on the new page. 3. COLOR it, or add some glitter, or other decorations. 4. PASTE it on some cardboard, like an empty cereal box. 5. CUT IT OUT (younger kids should get an adult to help). 6. TIE SOME STRING on and put it on! My World | Thumb Piano Tunes | Make a Mask | Swahili Folktale Teacher Tools | PBS Kids Privacy Policy