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Traditional African masks are worn in ceremonies and rituals across West, Central, and Southern Africa. They are used in events such as harvest celebrations... |
that of most of Africa, where the Traditional African religion (with Islam in the north) was dominant until the 20th century. African art includes prehistoric... |
use of the mask is only one area of unsolved inquiry. The use of masks dates back several millennia. It is conjectured that the first masks may have been... |
FESTIMA (redirect from International Festival of Masks and the Arts) (International Festival of Masks and the Arts), or FESTIMA, is a cultural festival celebrating traditional African masks held in Dédougou, Burkina Faso... |
West Africa. Direct images of African deities are relatively infrequent, but masks in particular are or were often made for traditional African religious... |
Mother) of the 16th century Benin Empire, taking the form of a traditional African mask. The masks were looted by the British from the palace of the Oba of... |
that of most of Africa, where the Traditional African religion (with Islam in the north) was dominant until the 20th century. African art includes prehistoric... |
past, African religion used to be referred to as 'traditional' but this is no longer appropriate. 'Traditional' was used to distinguish Africa religion... |
by African sculpture, particularly traditional African masks and art of ancient Egypt, in addition to non-African influences including Iberian sculpture... |
Dogon people (redirect from Dogon (African people)) use of many masks, which they wore by securing them in their teeth, and statuettes. Each Dogon village may differ in the designs of the masks used in the... |
Mexican mask-folk art refers to the making and use of masks for various traditional dances and ceremony in Mexico. Evidence of mask making in the region... |
time. Traditional colors of the Vejigantes were green, yellow and red, or red and black. Today, Vejigantes wear brightly colored, ornate masks corresponding... |
combination of evidence now places them to be of Bantu origins who began moving back into Africa around the seventh or eighth century possibly because... |
Edo people (section Traditional beliefs) present everywhere and at all times. Traditional Edo art consists of widely identifiable sculptures, plaques and masks which reflect various spiritual and... |
Mossi people (category West African people) Koudougou). Each Nyonyose family has its own mask, and they are charged with protecting the masks to this day. Masks are very sacred and are a link to the spirits... |
Zaouli (category African dances) daughter of Djela"). However, stories on the origins of the characteristic mask are varied, and each mask may have its own symbolic history. It was inscribed... |
Igbo culture (category Culture of Africa by ethnic group) out the evil spirit through deliverance (Christian way) or through African Traditional Religion (i.e. digging out his/her “iyi uwa”. the ATR way)). Ogbanje... |
Mardi Gras Indians (redirect from Black Masking Indians) Mardi Gras Indians (also known as Black Masking Indians) are African American carnival revelers in New Orleans, Louisiana, who dress up for Mardi Gras... |
close, while the moon mask enables him to damage enemies from afar. Both masks have their own distinct upgrade paths. As players defeat enemies, they will... |
connected with the traditional rhythms and music traditions of the region. Music and dancing is an integral part of many traditional African societies. Songs... |