He cultures of western and central Africa have unique musical and dancing traditions. In a short paragraph, explain the role that masks play in the dance of western and central Africa.

Masks can tell the stories that have been passed down for generations. They can represent enemies by having bigger and scarier looking masks, while smaller and more pleasant looking ones can represent the good characters. Colors can play a part in what the masks may represent. For example, red could mean evil and blue can mean sadness. Animals and fantasy characters may also be represented through these masks.