Untitled Flashcards Set

  1. Madzimbabwe means "Big House of Stone" in Shona. 

  2. The symbol on the Zimbabwean flag is the Soapstone Bird.

  3. Projecting beams of the Mosque of Djenne, known as toron, function as permanent scaffolding in the structure. 

  4. Preservation efforts engage community members in a social activity at Djenne.

  5. Ostrich eggs are symbolic of fertility and purity found atop the minarets of Djenne Mosque.

  6. Djenne’s proximity to the marketplace emphasizes its role as an epicenter of religious and cultural life.

  7. The Benin Bronze Wall Plaque uses a hierarchical scale to show the importance of the Oba. 

  8. Material from the Kingdom of Benin includes brass using the lost-wax technique. 

  9. The Oba on the plaque has beaded coral neck rings and crowns are associated with the Oba.

  10. Kuba sculpture of a king features an exaggerated head proportion to show the value placed on intelligence. 

  11. Ndop portraits have rounded contours, specific facial expressions, body positions, and regalia to show continuity. 

  12. Geometric motif patterns on the base of the Ndop link them to specific individuals.

  13. Chokwe Pwo and Mende Bundu masks celebrate the powers of womanhood. 

  14. The closed eyes on the Pwo mask represent the empowerment of women through childbirth.

  15. When inserting nails into the Nkisi n’kondi solidifies an oath or resolution. 

  16. The hollow cavity in the belly of the Power Figure (nkisi n’kondi) serves as the spiritual center with medicinal material. 

  17. Nails and materials activate the spiritual power residing in the figure of the Nkisi n’kondi.

  18. Fang Byeri serves as guardians of ancestral remains. 

  19. The Fang nomadic influence leads sculptures to guard ancestors’ relics due to the lack of earthen burials.

  20. The size of the Luba Lukasa allows for comfortable holding during storytelling. 

  21. The Lukasa serves as a conceptual map of royal history.

  22. Ashanti Golden Stool is presented on its side to reminds viewers of its sacred status and restricted use.

  23. Sande Society’s Bundu Mask has a glossy black surface represents a woman’s inner beauty.

  24. The Ikenga figures horns rising above the head symbolize power. 

  25. The horns of the Ikenga demonstrate the owner’s achievements and physical prowess.

  26. Veranda Post by Olowe of Ise places the senior wife as a tall figure to emphasize her strength and authority. 

  27. The bird atop the crown references protection by female ancestors.