Lion’s Share, The
The Lion’s Share is a traditional folktale found in many African cultures, particularly in East Africa. The tale often involves a group of animals coming together to share a meal, but the lion taking the largest portion for himself until he is taught a lesson about fairness. #traditional #folktale Position in the diagram of Africanity:…
Read MoreLivestock Competitions
Livestock competitions are held in several African countries, including Kenya and Ethiopia. Competitors showcase their livestock and are evaluated on their breed, health, and productivity. #held #several
Read MoreLobi divination sculptures
Lobi divination sculptures are wooden sculptures created by the Lobi people of Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Ivory Coast, used in divination rituals. The sculptures often depict human figures and are believed to have the power to communicate with the spiritual realm. #wooden #created Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
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Lobi figures are wooden sculptures created by the Lobi people of Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Ivory Coast. The figures are often carved to represent ancestral spirits and are used in religious ceremonies and other important rituals. #wooden #sculptures Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreLobi iron casting
Lobi iron casting is a traditional iron casting craft from the Lobi people of Burkina Faso, characterized by its use of clay molds and intricate designs that often incorporate traditional symbols and patterns. #traditional #craft Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreLoma Script
Loma script is a writing system used to write the Loma language of Liberia and Guinea. It is an alphabet script, with each symbol representing a consonant or vowel sound, and is written from left to right. #writing #system Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreLuba divination board
Traditional use of divination board as a tool for decision-making and problem-solving by the Luba people of Central Africa, which involve the use of complex mathematical calculations and symbolic systems to interpret the will of the gods and ancestors. #use #traditional Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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Luba figures are wooden sculptures created by the Luba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, used in religious ceremonies and other important rituals. The figures often depict ancestors and other powerful spirits, and are believed to embody the strength and wisdom of the Luba culture. #other #wooden Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreLuba Fractal Art
Traditional use of fractal art in Luba culture in Central Africa, which involves the use of repeating geometric shapes to create highly symbolic and meaningful patterns in art and design. #use #traditional Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreLuba masks
Luba masks are used by the Luba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo in various rituals and ceremonies. The masks often depict animals and other figures, and are believed to have the power to communicate with the spiritual realm. #used #people Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
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