Hikayat Tradition in North Africa, The
The Hikayat Tradition in North Africa is a system of oral storytelling that involves professional storytellers known as hikayats, who transmit cultural knowledge, history, and values through traditional tales and legends. #system #oral Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
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Himba body decoration is a traditional art form from the Himba people of Namibia, characterized by its use of red ochre pigment and intricate designs. The body decoration is often used to convey cultural identity and is believed to have spiritual significance. #traditional #art Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
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Himba body painting is a traditional practice from the Himba people of Namibia, characterized by their use of red ochre and butterfat to create intricate patterns and designs on their skin as a form of beautification and cultural expression. #traditional #practice Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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Himba cosmology is a traditional belief system from the Himba people of Namibia, which centers on a system of ancestors and spirits that are believed to inhabit the natural world. The Himba believe that the spirits of ancestors can provide guidance and protection to the living, and often use music and dance to communicate with…
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Himba face painting is a traditional practice from the Himba people of Namibia, characterized by the use of a mixture of ochre and butterfat to create a reddish-brown paste that is then used to decorate the face and body, often used for cultural expression and identity. #used #traditional Position in the diagram of Africanity: #ConcreteAfricology
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Himba goat herding is a traditional agricultural practice from the Himba people of Namibia, characterized by their use of goats for food, milk, and cultural identity. #traditional #agricultural Position in the diagram of Africanity: #ConcreteAfricology
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Himba hair braiding is a traditional hair braiding technique from the Himba people of Namibia, characterized by its use of intricate designs and patterns that convey cultural identity and social status. #traditional #technique Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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Himba red ochre body painting is a traditional body painting practice from the Himba people of Namibia, characterized by its use of red ochre pigment and intricate designs that convey cultural identity and social status. #traditional #practice Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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Hinduism has a small but growing presence in Africa, particularly in South Africa and Mauritius. It is centered on the worship of a wide range of deities and has a complex system of beliefs and practices. #africa #small Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
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