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AFRICAN DIGNITY
Africa, a land of exquisite lifestyles, is rich in indigenous culture, which is described as utilitarian rather than fetishized or weird. African culture is fascinating since it is diverse and has its own distinct ways of dealing with problems. Basically, African culture is anti aesthetic.
To underscore, African masks play a crucial role in the continent culture. Masks are used in rituals and ceremonies for a many reasons, such as ensuring a good harvest, addressing tribal needs in times of peace or war, or conveying spiritual presence in initiation rituals or burial ceremonies. Masks represent the spirits of deceased ancestors and also symbolize totem animals, creatures significant to a particular family or group. The mask wearer is frequently thought to be able to speak with the being depicted by it, or to be possessed by the person or thing the mask represents.
Masks with unique indigenous African functions featured on the t-shirt are seen below.
Bamana Mask
In Mali, West Africa, the Bamana is a vast and prominent ethnic group. Adulthood is attained through the jow, a collection of six primary initiation groups that serve as both a religious and educational system. Male Bamanas must complete all six initiation societies in order to marry and begin their adult roles. However, female Bamanas must complete only one. Each of the Bamana cultures several societies has its own distinct masks. Circumcision, which is said to be the physical annihilation of infancy androgyny, is the last occurrence for a member of this community. The Bamana believe that a boy's foreskin is feminine, and that removing it permits him to grow into a man. Their masks represent this belief as well. The number of horns on a dancer's mask indicates the gender of the dancer's role.
African Zulu mask
The 45-centimeter mask was carved by genuine Zulu tribesmen in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. The mask is a hand-carved wooden fertility mask that has been stained in light and dark brown tones. This mask is claimed to have mysterious powers and will protect the woman of the house during pregnancy and childbirth. Each mask is an "original" work of art, hand carved one at a time; no two are alike, adding to the value of each item.
DAGOMBA SOOTHSAYER ( BOOKA)
A soothsayer, his word carries great weight among the Dagomba people of northern Ghana. "Such masks are used by spiritualists to apprehend thieves who break into the homes of others”. "If a house is burgled, the people call a spiritualist who, upon wearing this mask, can identify the culprit."
The map of Africa , which is centered on a gradual shift from black to white at the back of the t-shirt, represent Africans on a shift in attitudes based on the misconceptions of African art. Many inappropriate notions are associated with African arts, which is unfavorable owing to ignorance.
Africa is a big continent with a diverse cultural heritage.
African art should be promoted to the general public in order for it to be widely recognized and accepted. By doing so, everyone may contribute to the cause by purchasing the t-shirt, wearing it, and educating the general public about the significance of African art.

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