Naming taboo
A cultural taboo against using the name of a particular person or animal in some African communities, often based on superstition or beliefs about the power of names. #cultural #using Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
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Nandi was a queen and mother of Shaka Zulu, and is revered as a goddess in Zulu mythology. She is associated with fertility, protection, and healing, and is often invoked by women seeking assistance with childbirth and other maternal issues. #zulu #queen Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
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Traditional oral history and storytelling techniques used by the Nandi people of Kenya, which involve the use of proverbs, songs, and other forms of expression to preserve and pass down cultural knowledge. #traditional #storytelling Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreNchokolo
Nchokolo is a traditional game that is played by children in many parts of Central and East Africa. The game involves tossing a small ball or object between players, trying to catch it in one hand. #game #traditional Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreNdebele beadwork
Traditional form of decorative art created by the Ndebele people of South Africa, which is characterized by its use of colorful beads and intricate designs that represent cultural symbols and beliefs. #traditional #form Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
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Ndebele face painting is a traditional practice from the Ndebele people of South Africa, characterized by the use of brightly colored geometric patterns to decorate the face, often used during cultural celebrations and ceremonies. #traditional #practice Position in the diagram of Africanity: #ConcreteAfricology
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The Ndebele people of South Africa are known for their brightly colored house painting, which incorporates geometric patterns and bold colors. The house painting is often used to communicate messages and ideas about social status and cultural identity. #people #south
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Traditional use of highly repetitive patterns in house painting by the Ndebele people of South Africa, which involve the use of highly symbolic and intricate patterns to decorate the exteriors of homes and other buildings. #use #highly Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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Traditional mural art created by the Ndebele people of South Africa, which is characterized by its use of bold colors and geometric patterns to create intricate and symbolic designs. #traditional #created Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreNdebele mural beadwork
Traditional use of beadwork in mural painting by the Ndebele people of South Africa, which involve the use of brightly colored beads to create intricate and symbolic patterns and designs on the exteriors of homes and other buildings. #use #traditional Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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