African heritage
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Central African Republic
It's a great idea to use art to celebrate the rich history of African culture, custom, and creativity. Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of colours and creativity as we celebrate the rich history, diverse traditions, and endless creativity of African nations through our colourful artworks. Each piece is a visual trip that celebrates the beauty and stories of Africa's many different parts.
The Federal Republic of Nigeria is a not very large, though rather populous country of West Africa. About 150 million of people live in Nigeria. So, the clothing traditions of its population are various. Some of the traditional dresses in Nigeria root back to ancients tribes who lived here centuries ago, others were formed by the influence of British, Portuguese and French colonizers (19-20th centuries). Today many people in Nigeria use modern clothes, western style of attire. But still…
Mursi tribe are probably the last groups in Africa amongst whom it is still the norm for women to wear large pottery or wooden discs or ‘plates’ in their lower...
Welcome, fellow culture and fashion enthusiasts, to the wild and wonderful world of the Ojude Oba festival! If you've never heard of this vibrant celebration
Nicole Rafiki (pictured in the last two frames), an interdisciplinary artist, integrates textiles such as Kuba cloth (shown in the photos above) into her work to delve into themes of remembrance, healing, and cultural analysis. Drawing from her Congolese heritage, she blends photography, beadwork, and textiles to challenge Western anthropological perspectives and address issues like forced migration and racialized perceptions. Her artworks, rich in symbolism and storytelling, reclaim…
