BaAka pygmy music
BaAka pygmy music is a traditional music style from the BaAka pygmy people of Central Africa, characterized by its use of vocal harmony and unique vocal techniques that convey a deep connection to nature and the spiritual realm. #vocal #traditional Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
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The Baha’i Faith is a monotheistic religion that originated in Persia and has a significant presence in Africa. It is centered on the belief in the unity of God, the unity of all religions, and the unity of humanity, and has a strong emphasis on social justice and community building. #unity #monotheistic Position in the…
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Baka music has been studied by anthropologists as a traditional practice of the Baka people of Central Africa, characterized by their use of vocal harmonies and traditional instruments such as the harp-like ngombi to convey cultural identity and spiritual beliefs. #traditional #studied Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreBakongo basket weaving
Bakongo basket weaving is a traditional weaving craft from the Bakongo people of Central Africa, characterized by their use of natural fibers and intricate designs that often convey cultural identity and history. #traditional #craft Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreBakongo nkisi figures
Bakongo nkisi figures are wooden sculptures created by the Bakongo people of Angola, Congo, and Gabon, used in religious ceremonies and other important rituals. The figures often depict animals and other powerful spirits, and are believed to embody the strength and wisdom of the Bakongo culture. #other #wooden Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
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Bakongo nkisi sculptures are traditional sculptures from the Bakongo people of Angola, characterized by their use of wood and other materials to create powerful spiritual objects that serve as intermediaries between the human and spiritual realms. #spiritual #traditional Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
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Bakuba cloth is a traditional textile from the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, characterized by its use of geometric designs and complex weaving techniques. The cloth is often used for clothing and home decor. #traditional #textile Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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Bakuba raffia cloth is a traditional textile art form from the Bakuba people of Congo, characterized by its use of raffia fibers and intricate designs that often convey cultural identity and social status. #traditional #textile Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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Bakuba weaving is a traditional textile art form from the Bakuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, characterized by its use of raffia and intricate patterns and designs. The textiles are often used for clothing and home decor. #traditional #textile Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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A male fraternity found in the Cameroonian Bamileke community, which emphasizes the importance of brotherhood, initiation rites, and the preservation of cultural traditions. #male #fraternity
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