Amadinda
The amadinda is a percussion instrument found in East Africa, particularly in Uganda. It consists of a series of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce a melodic sound. The amadinda is often used in traditional music and dance performances. #percussion #instrument Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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Amadou Hampaté Bâ was a Malian writer and scholar who played a significant role in preserving and promoting West African oral traditions. He is known for his work in documenting the lives and stories of griots, the traditional storytellers of West Africa. #west #malian Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreAmarula liqueur production
Amarula liqueur production is a modern beverage industry in South Africa, characterized by the use of the marula fruit to create a creamy, sweet liqueur that is popular both domestically and abroad. #modern #beverage
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A concept in Zulu culture that refers to ancestral spirits, which are believed to provide guidance and protection to the living. #concept #zulu
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A concept in Zulu culture that refers to the spirits of children who die before reaching adulthood, which are believed to have special spiritual powers and to require special attention and care from the community. #special #concept Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreAmazigh embroidery
Traditional embroidery techniques used by the Amazigh people of North Africa, which involve the use of colorful threads and intricate designs to create decorative textiles and clothing. #traditional #techniques Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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Traditional weaving techniques used by the Amazigh people of North Africa, which involve the use of natural materials such as wool and cotton to create intricate and colorful textiles. #traditional #techniques Position in the diagram of Africanity: #ConcreteAfricology
Read MoreAmhara architecture
Traditional form of architecture found in Ethiopia, which is characterized by its use of wood, stone, and other natural materials to create buildings and other structures that reflect local cultural and aesthetic traditions. #other #traditional Position in the diagram of Africanity: #ConcreteAfricology
Read MoreAmhara calendar
The Amhara people of Ethiopia have a traditional calendar that is based on the ancient Egyptian calendar. It has 13 months of 30 days each, with an additional month of 5 or 6 days added at the end of the year. #days #people
Read MoreAmhara Cosmology
Amhara cosmology is a traditional belief system from the Amhara people of Ethiopia, which centers on a system of deities and spirits that are believed to inhabit the natural world. The Amhara believe in the power of ritual and sacrifice to communicate with the spirits and seek their guidance. #system #spirits Position in the diagram…
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