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How does the Wall Plaque from Oba's Palace relate to the tradition of royal iconography?
It uses hierarchy of scale and elaborate regalia to emphasize the king's power.
How does the Power Figure (Nkisi n’kondi) relate to the tradition of spirit vessels?
It is believed to house spirits that can be called upon for assistance.
How does the Great Mosque of Djenné reflect the Islamic tradition of communal worship?
Its hypostyle hall provides space for community prayer, reinforcing social cohesion.
How does the Sika Dwa Kofi (Golden Stool) relate to the Ashanti tradition of stools as soul containers?
It is believed to contain the soul of the Ashanti nation and is treated with utmost reverence.
How does the Bundu Mask relate to the tradition of initiation ceremonies?
It is used during initiation ceremonies to celebrate young girls' adulthood.
How does the Reliquary Figure (Byeri) relate to the tradition of ancestor veneration?
It is placed on reliquaries to guard against bad spirits and honor ancestors.
Compare the functions of the Ndop figure and the Wall Plaque from Oba's Palace.
Both commemorate rulers, but the Ndop is a portrait figure while the Wall Plaque showcases power and wealth.
Compare the Pwo Mask and the Bundu Mask.
Both represent ideal female characteristics, but Pwo honors ancestors while Bundu is used in initiation ceremonies.
Compare the Great Mosque of Djenne and the Great Zimbabwe.
The Great Mosque of Djenne is a place of worship that reinforces community bonds. The Great Zimbabwe is a royal complex and trading center that is a symbol of wealth and power.
Compare the functions of the Lukasa and oral traditions.
Both are used to preserve and transmit oral histories. The Lukasa is a memory board, while oral traditions are stories passed down through generations.
Compare the Aka Elephant Mask and the Mblo Mask.
The Aka Elephant Mask is worn by members of high society during important ceremonies. The Mblo Mask is worn at ritual dances to honor an individual.
Define 'hierarchy of scale'.
A technique where the most important figure is the largest.
Define 'regalia'.
The emblems or insignia of royalty, such as crowns and scepters.
Define 'divine kingship'.
The belief that a ruler's authority comes from a god or divine source.
Define 'matrilineal society'.
A society in which ancestry is traced through the female line.
Define 'anthropomorphic'.
Having human characteristics.
Define 'nkisi'.
A spirit or sacred object believed to have special powers.