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The Countries

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In some cases there may be more than one right answer.  Remember,  country boundary lines were set without regards to the ethic groups of people.  Many groups are split across boundaries into more than one country.

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The People

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Remember, there may be similarities of one culture's art to another.  Many cultures had similar beliefs and uses for art objects.  While there are many differences between the ethnic groups, the evidence of sharing of ideas can not be ignored.

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The Purpose

 

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Some art objects had more than one purpose.  Interpretations may vary.  Remember that in many cases it is the movement that is art - dance, song, mask, and costume.

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Are you interested in a brief summary of all of the objects on the Test your Knowledge page?

 

 

item Country of origin People Purpose
1 Mali Bamana Woven by men, originally for initiation rites.   Now for economic reasons and exported.
2 Mali Bamana Ancestral hero- Chi Wara who taught Bamana how to farm
3 Mali Dogon Ancestral figure - Lebe- who taught the Dogon how to die.
4 Cote d'Ivoire Baule Gold Weight - originally to weight gold dust.
5 Burkina Faso
(some into Mali, also)
Bwa (also Bobo Red)
(very similar to Nuna)
Spiritual antelope mask for festivals and for funerals
6 Mali Bamana Chi Wara- half man/half antelope hero who taught the Bamana how to farm.  For harvest festivals.
7 Nigeria Yoruba Royal crown--regalia.  Bead veil to shield people for the gaze of the ruler. Birds symbolic of women.
8 Burkina Faso
Some into Mali, also
Kurumba Ancestral antelope mask.  Worn for funeral rites--for time of mourning.
9 Zimbabwe not known Utilitarian.  For market and export
10 Congo (Zaire) Kuba Hold tukula powder--a reddish powder from trees.
11 Kenya not known Economic--for markets and export.   Handicraft.
12 Ghana Asante Mancala game board.  Matches are a community event. 

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