Access the AR functions on your smartphone by pressing the “cube” icon in the bottom right corner

You can now view the object in full 3D as well as Augmented Reality

Position the sculpture in any environment you wish and follow the instructions on your phone.

You can scale and rotate the asset by pinching and twisting with two fingers

Take screen shots and please share your images with us!

If for any reason, this test does not work on your phone, please send us the type of device you are using and web browser

Much appreciated,

Team SD

Cultural masks from around the globe have always been visually interesting to me as an art form. On the “continent,” they appear visceral, transformative and border on the supernatural.

So, as an artist and geek, making the jump from the real world to the fictional one of comic books was easy. Modern day superheroes are simply dawning their ritualistic masks just like past cultures have done for centuries.

The fun, however, lies in the meaning, names and relevance of each piece to its comic counterpart. For example, the stories of Anansi have been told throughout Africa and the Caribbean for ages. Therefore, it was only natural to juxtaposed that deity with the friendly neighborhood teenager from New York.

My hope is this collection will spark something in those that see it. More importantly, it will urge the community to get involved, research the many sculptures of the diaspora and make their own connections to their favorite characters. This is meant to be a global collaboration.

And what better way to bring this project to life than augmented reality? Let’s see how many African Marvels can pop up in cities around the globe!

Caiphus

Get out there and have some fun capturing amazing AR pictures with your phones!

We'd love to see what you create by placing these African Marvels in various locations around the globe.

If you enjoy this project and share your creativity, we can explore making more, or even creating physical 3D sculptures of the masks!