Kuba basket weaving
Traditional use of highly repetitive patterns in basket weaving by the Kuba people of Central Africa, which involve the use of highly symbolic and intricate patterns to create functional and decorative baskets. #use #highly Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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Traditional carving techniques used by the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which involve the use of intricate designs and symbolic elements to create decorative objects and other items. #traditional #techniques Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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Kuba cloth is a type of textile made by the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The cloth is made using a complex weaving technique, and features geometric designs and patterns that represent different aspects of Kuba culture. #made #type Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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Kuba cloth weaving is a traditional textile art form from the Kuba people of Congo, characterized by its use of raffia palm fibers and intricate designs that often convey cultural identity and history. #traditional #textile Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreKuba coppersmithing
Kuba coppersmithing is a traditional metallurgy practice from the Kuba people of Congo, characterized by its use of copper and intricate designs that often incorporate traditional symbols and patterns. #traditional #metallurgy Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreKuba Creation Story
The Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo believe that the world was created by a god named Mbombo, who emerged from the darkness and chaos and created the earth and the sky and all living things. According to the Kuba creation story, Mbombo also created the first humans from clay and brought them…
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Kuba face painting is a traditional practice from the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, characterized by the use of natural pigments such as clay, charcoal, and vegetable dyes to create designs on the face and body, often used during cultural celebrations and rituals. #traditional #practice Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreKuba Kingdom, The
A historic kingdom found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, known for their intricate art and textiles, including the use of raffia cloth to create elaborate designs and patterns. #historic #found Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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Kuba raffia weaving is a traditional textile art form from the Kuba 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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Kuba textile art has been studied by anthropologists as a traditional weaving craft of the Kuba people of Central Africa, characterized by their use of raffia palm fibers and intricate geometric designs that convey cultural identity and history. #studied #anthropologists Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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