African masquerade ensembles are recognizably carnivalesque, yet not aligned with Carnival as we know it. The exquisite, ...

For me, and I take this line unapologetically, it is ignorant to rank African and indeed world writers by their perceived ...

In this concluding part, GODFREY GEORGE writes that the once-revered ancestral messengers and custodians of sacred tradition, masquerades, are increasingly morphing into tools of fear, violence, and ...

Sustainability through traditional techniques Many designers, inspired by African masks, are turning to traditional crafting techniques that prioritize sustainability.

The traditional look used by the group consists of ... Every organization wears a mask during Mardi Gras. Back in those days, African American men could not legally wear a mask, so that’s how we came ...

However, crafting these masks requires skill and some knowledge of traditional techniques to ensure authenticity and timeless artistry.

Included also are traditional African masks and objects, large and small, that have never been exhibited before.

Africa's traditions In Africa, fermented foods hold great cultural significance and health benefits, yet this topic has not been thoroughly researched.

Integrating African traditional medicine into national healthcare systems, while taking a leaf from the well-established practices of traditional Chinese medicine, could help address the health ...

Shilok is an inheritor of a traditional Tibetan mask making technique, a regional intangible cultural heritage with time-consuming procedures including sculpting, layering, air-drying, and painting.

African traditional art holds an important position in African culture as art is not only viewed with aesthetic value but also as items that portray social, spiritual and communal values. The beaut… ...

Okwuosa’s work, according to Signature Beyond, features young, audacious black figures, paired with traditional African masks, in a powerful visual dialogue: “This series goes beyond mere ...