The Great Mask, which is never worn and is made anew every 60 years, represents the primordial ancestor who met death while he was in the form of a serpent. Other important masks used in public ceremonies to ensure the passage of the deceased into the…Read MoreDogon...
Its tail feathers and image are utilized to make masks during their Gelede social and religious holidays. The red coloring of the tail feathers is thought to signify both menstrual blood and the brilliant red oil on which they feed. Because of the birds’ noisy nature, they were portrayed as...
leadership. Masked stilt dancers, such as those of theMakondeof Tanzania, are largely restricted to rhythmic strides and gestures; in contrast, the simple cloth costumes of ancestralEgungun Elewe of the Igbomina-Yoruba allow for a dance of acrobatic skill, and the light raffiaIgo masks of the...
Wonders never seize! When the Covid-19 pandemic made face masks an everyday essential,… Read More Feb17 Content that connects international audiences In today’s world, content drives sales, marketing, user engagement, and even user experience.… ...
DecorativeObjects: African ebony is often used for decoration because of its dark color and smooth finish. It is carved or shaped into statues, masks, figurines, and other decorative items with a lot of detail. African ebony is striking to look at because of its dark color and fine grain....
One group of several West African clans first carves, then exports, "fake (antique) masks" to Paris, New York, and Los Angeles. Several extended South African families have formed a thriving car-theft syndicate, that specializes in car-jacking luxury cars for shipment north to Zaire, to be...
Plants that exhibit foaming properties when agitated in aqueous solutions are commonly referred to as soapy plants, and they are used in different communities for washing, bathing, and hair shampooing. The frothing ability of these plants is attributed t
From crafts to masks South Africa. What do you do when there are no guests to buy your crafts? Turn your talents to a COVID necessity… May 2020 Donate Add toDream Board impact Impact Stories From crafts to masks Sometimes clichés have their place: Necessity is said to be the mother of...
Scattered around the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro, in between the thousands of people who swayed their hips and danced for hours, were some supporters wearing grisly lion masks. When Habibou Diallo scored from Sadio Mane’s cross after three minutes, they let off a bright red ...
FromNorth Americanart all the way toOceanicart pieces, unique craftsmanship is showcased throughout all of our handpicked art. With masks from ourAfrican artselection that represent a whole culture, as well as uniqueNative Americanart pieces that create imagery of a time that has passed, our be...