APAH Quiz 03/07/25

Bandolier Bag

A decorative bag worn as a symbol of status by the Lenape tribe in the mid-19th century, blending traditional craftsmanship with European trade goods.

Transformation Masks

Masks used in potlatch ceremonies by the Kwakwaka’wakw, representing beings such as the Thunderbird and Raven, emphasizing spiritual transformation.

The Painted Elk Hide

Artwork attributed to Cotsiogo depicting the Sun Dance, symbolizing spiritual connection to nature and the divine, created post-1870.

Ndop

Wooden sculpture of a Kuba king, created between 1760-1780 CE, symbolizing the king's spiritual authority and power.

Power Figure (Nkisi Nkondi)

A carved wooden figure associated with protection and healing, used by Congo artists in rituals to mediate between humans and spirits.

Female Pwo Mask

A mask representing the female ancestral spirit, symbolizing fertility and womanhood in Chokwe society during initiation rituals.

Lukasa Memory Board

A carved memory board used by Luba historians to recall important events and preserve oral traditions, made in the 19th century.

Ikenga

A mask representing a female spirit used by the Sande Society in West Africa, emphasizing the values of modesty and social responsibility.

Bundu

A wooden mask from the Mende people representing feminine beauty and social status, used in initiation rituals.