New: the 2nd edition of Within Carved Lines: The Secret Meanings of African Masks is out now. Get the book → Several ancestor-figure traditions documented in this book are carved to order, made for a specific person and known from the moment the first cut is made. The Kissi, 140,000 people who inhabit a bordering…
Every year the same thing happens in classrooms around the world. A teacher announces that this week the class will study Africa. Paper plates come out. Glitter, feathers, and a few zigzag lines. At the end, thirty identical “African masks” go up on the wall, and not one child can tell you which people made…
Egwu Ọja is special music popular among Igbo people in South-East Nigeria. The Ọja is a flute made out of wood and played at cultural events including wrestling fights, marriage ceremonies, Ofala and others. While it can accompany dance, it can be played as a solo act. To learn more about the Ọja, watch the…
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Discover the POWERFUL Symbolism Behind African Masks with Horns About this video Dive into the rich world of African masks with horns in this captivating exploration of their deep cultural and spiritual significance! From ancient tribal traditions to modern art, uncover the hidden meanings behind these iconic African artifacts. Learn how horned masks represent strength,…
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That African mask hanging on your wall might not be a piece of art. It might be a covenant. About this video In this video, I break down what African ritual masks actually are, why they were made, how so many of them ended up scattered across living rooms in Europe and America, and why…
New: the 2nd edition of Within Carved Lines: The Secret Meanings of African Masks is out now. Get the book → Several ancestor-figure traditions documented in this book carve a passive likeness meant to honor the dead. The Bembe, a small group of 60,000 to 80,000 people living on the plateaus north of the Congo…
The catalogue photograph is perfect. Soft studio light. A dark background. A face that is half human and half chimpanzee, with a wide crescent mouth stretched almost from ear to ear. Underneath, a short paragraph, an estimate, and a list of previous owners. What you do not see is the funeral. The Hemba So’o mask…
igo ọfọ ụtụtụ is the nature prayer said by Igbo people and many African cultures. Start your day like this and enjoy an abundance of positivity. Keep exploring New Yam Festival Explained | The Harvest Ritual That Built African Communities How to Decode your Traditional African Mask | African Masks Q&A Strange Mysteries and Secrets…
Ngonnso, the African DEITY that has been on exile for 120 years is ready to return home but her captors may not be so keen! The Ngonnso is a princess and a deity. She is the ancestral mother and founder of the Nso people. About this video Since she was taken away in 1902 by…
Let us explore the mysteries and secrets of Odinala ndi Igbo at the African CUltural Exhibition at the @CentreForMemories in the Coal City State of Enugu, Nigeria. Join us on this journey to restore the culture and tradition of the Igbo people. Keep exploring African Masks Deteriorating? Here’s What You’re Missing Libation to the Ancestors…