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African folk art consists of a variety of items: household objects, metal objects, toys, textiles, masks, and wood sculpture. Most traditional African art meets many definitions of folk art generally, or at least did so until relatively recent dates. SUDAN basket -tray, tabar of weaved natural plant fibre, coloured in different colours.
African textiles. African textiles are textiles from various locations across the African continent. Across Africa, there are many distinctive styles, techniques, dyeing methods, and decorative and functional purposes. These textiles hold cultural significance and also have significance as historical documents of African design.
t. e. African art describes modern and historical paintings, sculptures, installations, and other visual culture from native or indigenous Africans and the African continent. The definition may also include the art of the African diasporas, such as African-American, Caribbean or art in South American societies inspired by African traditions.
Adinkra symbols. Adinkra are symbols from Ghana that represent concepts or aphorisms. Adinkra are used extensively in fabrics, logos and pottery. They are incorporated into walls and other architectural features. Adinkra symbols appear on some traditional Akan goldweights. The symbols are also carved on stools for domestic and ritual use.
The tribal marks are part of the Yoruba culture and are usually inscribed on the body by burning or cutting of the skin during childhood. [1] The primary function of the tribal marks is for identification of a person's tribe, family or patrilineal heritage. [2][3] Other secondary functions of the marks are symbols of beauty, Yoruba creativity ...
Igbo art. Igbo art (Igbo: Ǹkà Igbo) is any piece of visual art originating from the Igbo people. The Igbo produce a wide variety of art including traditional figures, masks, artifacts and textiles, plus works in metals such as bronze. Artworks from the Igbo have been found from as early as 9th century with the bronze artifacts found at Igbo Ukwu.
Ndebele women standing in front of a painted rondavel. An Ndebele artist (Esther Mahlangu) signs her work on a finished wall. Ndebele house painting is a style of African art practiced by the Southern Ndebele people of South Africa and the Northern Ndebele people in Zimbabwe in Matobo. [1] It is predominantly practiced by the Ndebele women.
Uli designs are characterized by swelling and tapering curves interspersed with angled lines and abstract motifs. [1] These designs are either stained onto the body or painted onto walls, and are temporary in both cases, wearing off in a week on the body and washing off walls during the rainy season. [6] The process of creating Uli is not ...