Introduction
The word Essani comes from the verb “San,” which means to jump. Often practiced in initiation rituals among the …
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THE ELDERS: TREASURES IN AFRICA
Introduction
In African cultures, whether Bantu or Arab-Berber, the elderly have a certain prestige that is sometimes beyond the comprehension …
“Weaving the Tapestry: Threads of Our Ancestors”
From the heart of the earth, deep and wide,
We trace our roots where ancestors reside.
In the soil, in …
ANCESTORS AT THE HEART OF BETSIMISARAKA CULTURE (Madagascar Tribe)
Introduction
The Betsimisaraka culture of Madagascar is characterized by a spirituality strongly focused on respect and honour for ancestors, known …
The Tsesah Crests of the Bamileke People (Cameroon)
Knowing about the artforms that belong to a culture different from ours is a privilege, because we see what is …