African Arts Crossword Puzzle

1. term meaning to place contrasting elements side by side for greatest effect.
5. from this part of Africa is heavily influenced by Middle Eastern instruments.
9. type of strip-woven cloth made by the Ashanti people out of wool, silk or cotton.
12. type of West African story involves an aspect of deception.
15. for cultures who share commonalities from ancient Greece and Rome.
16. method of passing down stories, myths, tales and history by word of mouth.
19. type of art is thought of as painting, drawing, or prints and is meant to be admired.
20. of musical instruments that make sounds by striking the tightly stretched membranes.
21. music term referring to a group of musicians, dancers, or singers.
22. famous West African drum is made from a hollowed tree trunk and can make three distinct sounds when struck.
23. kind of sculpted figure is covered with metal blades, nails and screws.
24. people turn these on their side when not in use to prevent a person’s soul from inhabiting another.
26. 'conversation' in music between a solo 'call' and a group or instrumental 'response'.
27. of musical instruments that make sounds when a current of air is blown into them.
28. belief that all aspects of the natural world have a spirit and influences human events.

2. type of art is useful or functional first; what it is made from is secondary.
3. traditional story usually about a hero that explains some ritual practice or phenomenon of nature.
4. part of Africa is nicknamed the “Gold Coast” because of the wealth of the Ashanti kingdom.
6. progressive method of marking time that moves a society forward by inventions.
7. way of marking time that stresses major life events and is bound by traditions.
8. Wara headpieces are in the shape of this nimble African animal.
10. for cultures who do NOT borrow from the traditions of ancient Greece and Rome.
11. West African character of Anansi is one of these creatures.
13. type of mask is a composite of many powerful African animals.
14. of musical instruments that make sounds from stretched strings.
17. term meaning “many rhythms”.
18. gender of Ashanti people are responsible for creating their famous strip woven cloth.
25. kind of geometric and symmetrical wooden figurine is used to drive away evil spirits.