Africa VOCAB Flashcards
1
Q
composite view
A
The representation of a human figure in mixed perspective
2
Q
ikegobo
A
A royal shrine of the Benin culture
3
Q
ossuary
A
“bone box”, a container for a collection of bones
4
Q
bieri
A
Fang guardian figure
5
Q
mbulu ngulu
A
Kota guardian figure
6
Q
nduen fobara
A
Ancestral screen image honoring a deceased chief
7
Q
pfemba
A
Kongo mother and child group images
8
Q
nikisi n’kondi
A
Kongo nail figure
9
Q
ogoga
A
Yoruba for “king”
10
Q
Satimbe
A
“sister on the head”, a type of mask made by the Dogon
11
Q
raffia
A
The strong leaf fiber from the raffia palm used to decorate masks, make clothing, mats, etc.
12
Q
mbari house
A
A square, open-sided shrine that houses mud sculptures representing Igbo deities
