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- 1. A South African ethnic group known for beadwork and intricate craftsmanship
- 3. This African country is known for its diverse art forms, including sculpture and masks
- 5. Used by various African cultures for personal adornment and cultural symbolism
- 7. A country known for its ancient art traditions, especially in metalwork
- 8. These are often used in African rituals and ceremonies, made from wood or other materials
- 13. An ethnic group from the Ivory Coast known for their wooden masks and sculpture
- 15. A form of art using beads to express messages, identities, and social status
- 17. A term often used to describe the diverse art traditions of the African continent
- 18. A style of painting originating in Tanzania, known for its vibrant colours
- 21. Art created for spiritual or ceremonial purposes in African cultures
- 22. Art that represents or honours ancestors in African cultures
- 24. A Bantu ethnic group from Zimbabwe, known for their stone sculpture art
- 25. A Southern African ethnic group known for their traditional attire and artistic style
- 26. An ethnic group from Ghana, known for their gold jewellery and cultural traditions
- 27. An ethnic group from Nigeria, known for their masquerades and traditional crafts
- 28. A distinctive mask created by the Baule people from the Ivory Coast
- 29. The art of weaving, dyeing, and decorating fabrics, especially important in West Africa
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- 1. An island known for its historic influence on Swahili art and culture
- 2. A country with a rich history of religious art, especially in the form of icons
- 4. A South African group known for their colourful murals and beadwork
- 6. A fabric art form from West Africa using wax and dye to create intricate designs
- 9. A key form of visual art in Africa, often created from wood, metal, and clay
- 10. to Use This Crossword:
- 11. A group from the Democratic Republic of Congo, known for their metalwork
- 12. A brightly coloured, woven cloth associated with the Akan people of Ghana
- 14. A symbol system from West Africa, used in textiles and pottery
- 16. Early African art form, consisting of paintings and carvings found in caves
- 19. A type of ritual art in Nigerian culture, often used to honour deities
- 20. A traditional craft in many African cultures, used for creating figures and masks
- 23. A type of mask made specifically for religious or social ceremonies
- 26. A cultural group in West Africa known for their vibrant textiles and art
- 30. A carved object believed to hold spiritual power, often used in rituals