Art of the Oromo
Across
- 2. A tattoo, most commonly placed between the eyes, to harness the gaze
- 5. Those that are able to inflict harm through a gaze, possessing the "evil eye"
- 7. Third most extensively spoken language on the continent of Africa
- 8. Made from a small leather case to protect the wearer from the evil eye
- 13. Worn as a headpiece, functions as a statement of a woman's financial position, artisan skills, and desire to accentuate
- 14. Muslim Oromo fill their leather pouches with ______ formulas
Down
- 1. Art forms became part of national dress and fashion in this place with longings for home
- 3. Necklace made with imported seed beads onto twine in diamond shaped patterns
- 4. Largest ancient monolith found in Axum
- 6. Scarification as a beauty standard and to draw the gave of one that possesses the evil eye
- 9. Christian Ahmara fill their leather pouches with ______
- 10. Newborns are often given amulets made of this material
- 11. Color as an alternative to tattooing or scaring with the same desired effect but no permanent marks
- 12. Metal headpiece with five triangles, so that the center triangle lays between the eyes