Kola nut
A traditional symbol of hospitality and friendship in many West African cultures, which is often used in rituals and ceremonies to honor guests and promote social relationships. #traditional #symbol Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
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Kola nut consumption is a traditional practice in West and Central Africa, characterized by the chewing or infusion of kola nuts in water to create a stimulating beverage. Kola nuts are believed to have medicinal properties and are often used in cultural and spiritual practices. #nuts #traditional Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
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The kologo is a stringed instrument found in West Africa, particularly in Ghana and Burkina Faso. It consists of a calabash gourd with a long wooden neck and two strings. The kologo is often used in traditional music and storytelling. #stringed #instrument Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreKongo calendar
The Kongo people of Central Africa have a traditional calendar that is based on the cycles of the moon. It has 12 months of 28-29 days each, with an additional month added in leap years. #people #central
Read MoreKongo cosmology
A spiritual and cultural belief system found in Central Africa, which is based on the worship of ancestral spirits and deities and the belief in a cyclical, interconnected universe. #belief #spiritual Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreKongo nkisi sculptures
Kongo nkisi sculptures are traditional sculptures from the Kongo people of Angola, Congo, and Gabon, used in religious ceremonies and other important rituals. The sculptures often depict animals and other powerful spirits, and are believed to embody the strength and wisdom of the Kongo culture. #other #traditional Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreKongo nkondi sculptures
Kongo nkondi sculptures are traditional sculptures from the Kongo people of Congo, characterized by their use of wood, metal, and other materials to create powerful sculptures that often convey spiritual or cultural themes. #traditional #people Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreKongo pottery
Kongo pottery is a traditional pottery art form from the Kongo people of Central Africa, characterized by their use of clay and intricate designs that often convey cultural identity and history. #traditional #art Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreKongo salt production
Kongo salt production is a traditional salt production practice from the Kongo people of Central Africa, characterized by their use of salt marshes and their reliance on salt as a valuable commodity for trade and cultural practices. #traditional #practice Position in the diagram of Africanity: #ConcreteAfricology
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The kora is a stringed instrument commonly used in West Africa, particularly in the countries of Senegal, Gambia, Mali, and Guinea. It consists of a large calabash gourd covered with cow skin, with a long neck and 21 strings. #stringed #instrument Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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