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“Sister”. In the village setting, children grow up with a wide range of classificatory mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers. Throughout the course of a person’s life, individuals benefit from the support of their kin. In this way, a sister is of paramount important in nurturing and cultivating her lineage mates. ________ REWA was born and raised between Nigeria and England and received a BSc. in Physiology and Pharmacology from University College London (UCL). She currently works as the…

African historical and cultural identity, has been distorted through use of political economy shows its lacks, deficiencies, interests, needs, desires, passions, tastes, ideals, motives, values, etc.

A breast feeding tribeswoman, taken in South Omo, Ethiopia. As the newest smartphones and technology are released in our fast-paced society, there are civilizations deep in Africa untouched by...

The Craft Editions Featured Makers series tells the story of makers we have met on our travels in Ireland, South Africa and the UK. In this story you can read about Studio Donegal, which is based in the small town of Kilcar, on the west coast of Ireland. Dedicated to the craft of hand weaving, Studi

Biography and images of artist Stanislav Plutenko, featured at the East West Fine Art gallery in Naples, Florida.

Who would have thought that Eswatini, the smallest country in the southern hemisphere, would play host to one of Africa’s biggest and most spectacular cultural events?

Africa The African continent places the second largest continent in the world. It comprised of more than fifty countries, more than three thousand tribes, with an estimated population of consisting if a total of 12% of the world's ever-increasing population. The continent is very diverse, having 11 languages. Culture and belief Because of its vast state, African culture is also quite diverse for each country and tribe have their own district tradition and culture. Their food, music…

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Africa | Antelope mask from the Mossi people of Burkina Faso | Wood and pigment

Date: 19th–mid-20th century. Geography: Burkina Faso or Côte d'Ivoire or Mali. Culture: Senufo peoples. Medium: Wood, pigment. Dimensions: H. 16 in. × W...

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Democratic Republic of the Congo Songye peoples 20th century Height: 20 in. Wood, pigment, and hair The male Bwadi bwa kifebwe society of men among the Songye and neighboring Luba peoples helped leaders exercise political and economic power. It employed a dramatic mask called kifwebe whose linear patterns are said to allude to history, power, and other esoteric meanings. The incised and whitened striations on this aggressive male mask enhance its sculptural power. The mask was one of the…

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Ife, Benin. Bronze Mask from Nigeria (14th Century AD) •●

Photographed at the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.

Africa | Female twin figure "ere ibeji" in cowrie shell cape from the Yoruba people (Oyo, Ilorin) of Nigeria || Wood, brown patina, black paint, camwood powder, stiff cape of fabric embroidered with cowrie shells, eyes with metal tags || More than anywhere else, "ibeji" from Oyo can be found wearing cowrie coats. Cowrie shells were once legal tender in West Africa, and this gesture is an indication of the high regard paid to the deceased by his family, and the wealth of the family as well

Nigeria Angas people mid-20th century "In Africa, 'masks' can be made of almost anything - plastic, paper, leaves, basketry or cloth - and the masquerade is a performance genre that appeals to all the senses since it includes music, dance and elaborate costumes that cover the entire body. Often masks are made to be seen in motion or merely glimpsed at night. This particular mask is probably from an Angas dance society and is made of poisonous abrus seeds. A preoccupation with the sculptural…

Grebo mask - Liberia

Africa | Mask from the Grebo people of Liberia | Wood with pigment

Dan peoples, Liberia/Côte d'Ivoire, 20th century Liberia/Ivory Coast Dan peoples 20th century 16 1/2 in. Wood, vegetable fiber, shell "The Dan believe that masks are manifestations of forest spirits that adjudicate, instruct, and entertain when they appear during rituals. This deangle, worn by a man dancing in public performances, represents a female forest spirit. Its oval face, subtle eyes, full lips, and smooth surface reflect the ideal of feminine beauty among the Dan. The headdress with…

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Mask "Kplekple bla", Côte d'Ivoire, Baule

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