African Art Quiz Flashcards
What do the exaggerated features of a biiga doll represent?
Fertility and health
What is a kikaku?
A three-sided roofed enclosure
Inspiration sources, such as a surface design system called ______, are still rooted in tradition.
Uli
What does the mask above symbolize?
The connection between the ancestors in the living and dead community
What type of mask is shown above?
Bwami
What do initiation rituals represent in the bwami system of the Lega people?
Moving up in status or levels
What is nkanda?
Initiation rights
What is biiga doll used for?
A fertility figure
What are ancestors regarded as?
Guardians for those left on earth
Who is the artist of the painting above?
Julie Mehretu
What does the other world spouse represent?
All of the above
What is the name of the figure above?
Nlo Byeri
What is depicted above?
Blolo Bla
What major change took place with the arrival of contemporary African art?
Adoption of modern materials
