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Lukasa memory board
The ________ is also an example of how art can be used as a teaching tool to pass down knowledge and traditions from one generation to the next.
Ikenga figures
________ were traditionally created by skilled carvers and were considered to be a status symbol among the Igbo people.
Ndop
________ is an important example of African art and is considered a masterpiece of Kuba sculpture.
Power figure
________ is made out of wood; plunged in with nails or dagger to make a request come true.
Osei Tutu
________ is one of the first Ashanti chiefs; received the Golden Stool from the heavens.
Ostrich eggs
________ are placed on top of the minarets (symbolic of fertility and prosperity)
Luba
The board is used by the ________ people to record their history, myths, and genealogy.
Sande
The mask is also used in performances and dances that celebrate the beauty and power of women in the ________ society.
Bundu Mask
Overall, the ________ is a significant piece of art that represents the beauty and power of women in the Sande society.
Oba
The plaque was originally located in the palace of the ________, or king, of Benin.
Ikenga
________ is a term used to describe a type of portrait figure that is common in the Igbo culture of Nigeria.
Chokwe
The Female (Pwo) Mask is a(n) ________ mask from Angola, Africa.
Wall Plaque
The ________ from Oba's Palace is an important artifact that provides insight into the rich history and culture of the Kingdom of Benin.
Golden Stool
The ________ is not meant to be sat on, touched, or let it touch ground (sacred)
Bamileke people
The ________ believe that the elephant is a symbol of power and strength, and the mask is meant to embody these qualities.
Pwo mask
The ________ is an important symbol of Chokwe culture and is still used in traditional ceremonies today.
Aka Elephant Mask
Overall, the ________ is an important piece of African art that showcases the creativity and cultural significance of the Bamileke people.
female ancestor
It is a representation of a(n) ________ or a spirit of fertility and is used in initiation ceremonies and other important events.
Ndop
________ was used in Kuba ceremonies and was believed to embody the king's spirit and power.
Ikenga figures
Today, ________ are still created and used in some parts of Nigeria, although their significance and use has evolved over time.
Sande
It is a mask that is worn by women of the ________ society in Sierra Leone during initiation ceremonies.
Pwo mask
The ________ is worn by male dancers who perform in pairs during ceremonies.
Aka Elephant Mask
The ________ is a ceremonial mask from the Bamileke people of Cameroon, Africa.
Bundu Mask
The ________ is a significant piece of art in the African art history.
Ndop
________ is adorned with intricate patterns and symbols that represent the king's power and authority.
Lukasa memory board
The ________ is considered a work of art and is highly valued by the Luba people.
Lukasa memory board
The ________ is significant because it represents the rich cultural heritage of the Luba people.
Ndop
________ is a wooden sculpture made by the Kuba people of Central Africa.
Lukasa Memory Board
The ________ is an important example of how art can be used to preserve and transmit cultural knowledge across generations.
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