Encyclopedia – Africology•AI

Yoruba adire textile

Yoruba adire textile is a traditional textile art form from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, characterized by its use of indigo dye and intricate designs that often convey cultural identity and social status. #traditional #art Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity

Yoruba agere ifa divination

Yoruba agere ifa divination is a traditional divination technique from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, used to communicate with the spiritual realm and receive guidance from the gods. #traditional #technique Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity

Yoruba batik

Traditional batik techniques used by the Yoruba people of Nigeria and other parts of West Africa, which involve the use of wax and dye to create intricate and colorful textiles. #traditional #techniques Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity

Yoruba beaded bags

Traditional use of highly repetitive patterns in beaded bag design by the Yoruba people of Nigeria, which involve the use of highly intricate and symbolic patterns to create functional and decorative bags. #use #highly Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity

Yoruba beaded crowns

Traditional use of highly repetitive patterns in beaded crown design by the Yoruba people of Nigeria, which involve the use of highly intricate and symbolic patterns to convey cultural values and spiritual power. #use #highly Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity

Yoruba beadwork

Traditional form of decorative art created by the Yoruba people of Nigeria, 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

Yoruba brass casting

Traditional brass casting techniques used by the Yoruba people of Nigeria and other parts of West Africa, which involve the use of advanced metallurgical knowledge and skill to create intricate and symbolic brass objects. #traditional #techniques Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity

Yoruba calendar

The Yoruba calendar is a traditional lunar calendar used by the Yoruba people of Nigeria and other West African countries. It has 28 days in a month, with 13 months in a year. #traditional #lunar

Yoruba Cosmology

Yoruba cosmology is a traditional belief system from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, which centers on a system of deities known as orishas. The orishas are believed to control different aspects of the natural world and human life, and are often depicted in art and music. #system #orishas Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity

Yoruba Creation Story

The Yoruba people of Nigeria believe that the world was created by the god Olodumare, who created the universe, the earth, and all living things. According to the Yoruba creation story, Olodumare sent down his sons Oduduwa and Obatala to create the world. Oduduwa was responsible for creating the land, while Obatala was responsible for…