African Culture by Britney Cooper

African Masks

coope186 — 2015-10-23 13:57:26 UTC

Protection Masks- protect from physical harm Transformation masks- birth, coming of age, marriage, and death Healing Masks- guard against illness, help cure the disease Ritual Masks- boys coming into adulthood, men joining secret societies

African Drums

coope186 — 2015-10-23 13:58:03 UTC

Used to send messages to the people in town or some to the next village. Used during ceremonies such as weddings, naming ceremonies, and healing rituals.

African Art

coope186 — 2015-10-23 13:58:55 UTC

Most African sculpture was historically in wood and other natural materials. The origins of African art lie long before recorded history. African rock art in the Sahara in Niger preserves 6000-year-old carvings. Ancient Egyptian paintings and artifacts greatly contribute to African Art.

African Food

coope186 — 2015-10-23 13:59:25 UTC

The traditional African diet features milk, curd and whey products. Curds and whey are lumps and liquid found in cottage cheese.

African Schools

coope186 — 2015-10-23 14:01:45 UTC

33 million primary school-aged children in Sub-Saharan Africa do not go to school. 18 million of these children are girls. In Sub-Saharan Africa, only two-thirds of children who start primary school reach the final grade. Primary school enrollment in African countries is among the lowest in the world. There is an average of 40 students per teacher in sub-Saharan Africa. In many of the countries, it is 60 per teacher.

African Dance

coope186 — 2015-10-23 14:15:13 UTC

African Culture

coope186 — 2015-10-23 14:39:01 UTC

http://goafrica.about.com/od/peopleandculture/fl/Traditional-Cultures-in-East-Africa.htm

This is an article that covers the topic of different African tribes and communities in East Africa. It is very interesting to read about the characteristics and traditions of the different tribes thought the various regions.

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