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Jijora |
moderate resemblance to subject; something between naturalism and realism |
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Odo |
in the prime of life |
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Conventions of African sculpture |
symmetrical tubular/cylindrical frontal static pose cool facial expression use of negative space physical proportions reflect cultural ideals |
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Types of African figures |
Ancestor - primordial couple, royalty Maternity - twin ire ibeji figures, mother & child Power - nkisi nkondi Funerary - metal "grave markers" |
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Dogon Primordial Couple
Everyone's ancestors, shows duality in genders and negative space, shown in prime of life (odo), navel enlarged to show connection to birth |
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Benin Oba Plaque
Made of bronze, records royal lineage, displays power and authority of Oba (king)
1897 - English destroy plaques and erase Benin history |
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Yoruba Maternity Figure
Yoruba are matrilineal, elongated breasts show motherhood, reflects traits of African sculpture, baby shown in prime of life (odo) |
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Kongo Nkisi Nknodi Power Figure
Spirit inhabits figure and disputes and contracts are agreed upon by driving nails into the figure, hair of a mouse can be attached to make the spirit act quickly, reminds people of their agreement and shows African sculpture traits |
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Kota Reliquary Figure
Wood covered with metal (bronze, copper, iron), meant to protect bones of the dead placed in a basket underneath
Picasso owned one and used it for inspiration |
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Mende Bundu Society Helmet Mask
Only mask worn by women in Africa - represents ideal female beauty Rings of fat - wealth Tiny mouth - no gossip Lowered eyes - thoughtful Round forehead - intelligence Smooth, dark skin |
