Samburu beading
Samburu beading is a traditional beadwork art form from the Samburu people of Kenya, characterized by its use of brightly colored beads and intricate designs that often convey cultural identity and social status. #traditional #beadwork Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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Traditional form of decorative art created by the Samburu people of Kenya, 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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Traditional use of a unique cattle counting system by the Samburu people of Kenya, which involve the use of complex mathematical calculations and symbolic systems to keep track of their herds. #use #traditional Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreSamburu face painting
Samburu face painting is a traditional practice from the Samburu people of Kenya, characterized by the use of natural pigments such as red ochre to create designs on the face and body, often used during cultural celebrations and ceremonies. #traditional #practice Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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Samburu moran ceremonies are traditional ceremonies from the Samburu people of Kenya, characterized by their focus on male initiation and the transition from childhood to adulthood. The ceremonies often involve special rituals and offerings to the gods. #traditional #people Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreSan bow and arrow
Traditional use of bow and arrow for hunting and warfare by the San people of southern Africa, which involve the use of highly skilled techniques and knowledge of the natural environment. #use #traditional Position in the diagram of Africanity: #ConcreteAfricology
Read MoreSan calendar
The San people of southern Africa have a traditional calendar based on the observation of stars and the moon. It has 28-day cycles and is divided into four seasons. #people #southern
Read MoreSan Cosmology
San cosmology is a traditional belief system from the San people of southern Africa, which involves a close connection with the natural world and the spirits of ancestors. The San believe in the power of the trance state and often use dance and music to access spiritual realms. #traditional #belief Position in the diagram of…
Read MoreSan Creation Story
The San people of southern Africa believe that the world was created by a supreme being named Kaggen, who emerged from a reedbed and created the first human from clay. Kaggen is said to have given the San people the knowledge of hunting and gathering, and instructed them to live in harmony with nature. #people…
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San face painting is a traditional practice from the San people of Southern Africa, characterized by the use of natural pigments such as clay, ash, and ochre to create designs on the face and body, often used for cultural expression and identity. #traditional #practice Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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