Sculture Info African art Tribes and sculptures. The city of owo, to the southeast of Yorubaland near the frontier with the Edospeaking peoples, developed an art http://users.telenet.be/african-shop/sculpture-info.htm
Extractions: var site="sm5african" See also African Tribe info and african people Although wood is the best-known medium of African sculpture, many others are employed: copper alloys, iron, ivory, pottery, unfired clay, and, infrequently, stone. Unfired clay is and probably always was the most widely used medium in the whole continent, but, partly because it is so fragile and therefore difficult to collect, it has been largely ignored in the literature. Join our interesting discussion list (1000 members now):
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AMU CHMA NEWSLETTER #27 (23/05/03) Owing to the primitive character of the people, and to the limited time at my from africa , indigenous Knowledge World Wide Newsletter, March 2002, p. http://www.math.buffalo.edu/mad/AMU/amu_chma_27.html
Extractions: AMUCHMA-NEWSLETTER-27 Chairman: Paulus Gerdes (Mozambique) Secretary: Ahmed Djebbar (Algeria) Members: Cyprien Gnanvo (Benin) Nefertiti Megahed (Egypt) Mohamed Aballagh (Morocco) Abdoulaye Kane (Senegal) David Mosimege (South Africa) Mohamed Souissi (Tunisia) David Mtwetwa (Zimbabwe) Associate Members: TABLE OF CONTENTS Objectives of AMUCHMA Meetings, exhibitions, events Current Research Interests Notes and queries ... Addresses of scholars and institutions mentioned in this newsletter Suggestions Do you want to receive the next AMUCHMA-Newsletter AMUCHMA-NEWSLETTER website back to AMUCHMA ONLINE 2. MEETINGS, EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS 2.1. 7th Meeting of the Catalan Society for the History of Science and Technology At the 7th Meeting of the Catalan Society for the History of Science and Technology (Barcelona, Spain, November 14-16, 2002), two activities were dedicated to the history of mathematics and astronomy in the Maghreb and in Andalusia: A Round Table on " Science and Islam ". It was coordinated by the research team in History of the Arabic Astronomy of Barcelona: Julio Samso (Director of the team), Roser Puig (coordinator of the Round Table), Emilia Calvo, Mercè Comes, Miguel Forcada, and Monica Rius. A plenary talk by Ahmed Djebbar (Algeria) on "
Prophets Without Honour This he did in spite of his own conviction that his indigenous African As a result, his writings on West African peoples and their customs are even more http://www.africansocieties.org/n3/eng_dic2002/taiwoeng.htm
Extractions: In this context Taiwo identifies three great African thinkers who were important because of their contribution to the development of the continent as a modern society. They are well-known to scholars, but their significance as regards the history of ideas and social changes that have taken place in Africa, according to Taiwo, have been largerly ignored. In fact, such intellectual liveliness was suddenly interrupted by the colonial occupation which, in order to survive itself, turned out to be a real barrier against modernisation in Africa.
Religion In Nigeria and broadcast over the Radio Eternal Life Wins africa (ETLF) in Monrovia, Liberia. The titles of the programs were Edikworo Christ Nno Kpukpru owo in http://www.lutheranmedia.net/nigeria/articles/religioninnigeria.htm
Extractions: On January 5, 1935, a survey team consisting of three missionaries, Dr. Henry Nau, Rev. Emmanuel Albercht, and Rev. O. C. A. Boecler left the United States for Nigeria, and arrived Nung Udoe, Ibesikpo, on February 4, 1935. On their return to the United States, and after a thorough evaluation of their report a decision was reached to take up the work in the Ibesikpo area of Nigeria. Dr. Henry Nau and his wife arrived Nung Udoe on April 24, 1936 to begin the missionary work of the North American Lutheran Synodical Conference in Nigeria. The name of the Nigerian student was Jonathan Udo Ekong. Today, the Lutheran Church of Nigeria, a partner church of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and Lutheran Church - Canada, has grown to over 100,000 members, with more than 80 indigenous pastors and over 175 evangelists and lay preachers in active ministerial services. LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRY IN NIGERIA.
Consulate General Of Nigeria Much has been said and written about Nigeria, her people and culture, Ibadan was until recently the largest indigenous African city. http://www.nigeria-consulate-ny.org/This is Nigeria_files/m_history_people.htm
Extractions: NIGERIA Much has been said and written about Nigeria, her people and culture, economy and politics, that sheds light on the tremendous potential of this African Giant. However, little is known to the outside world about the many exciting tourist attractions available in Nigeria: Historic sites nestled amid rivers and rain forests, breathtaking mountain vistas, remote creek villages, miles of pristine beaches and exotic national wildlife reserves. There are also museums, festivals, music and dance, a rich cultural melange right down to everyday traditional markets. These are just some of the spectacular sights and sensual delights awaiting the traveler to Nigeria. Nigeria has the largest population of any country in Africa (about 120 million), and the greatest diversity of cultures, ways of life, cities and terrain. With a total land area of 923,768 sq. km. (356,668 sq. mi.) Nigeria is the 14th largest country in Africa. Its coastline, on the Gulf of Guinea, stretches 774 km (480 mi.). Nigeria shares its international border of 4,470 km (2513 mi.) with four neighbors: Chad, Cameroon, Benin, and Niger. Until 1989 the capital was Lagos, with a population of about 2,500,000, but the government recently moved the capital to Abuja.
My Listings African indigenous Religion like all religions accepts God as the The beautiful African clothes were considered native and educated people did not wear http://www.iccsus.org/IstConf/310.html
Extractions: fig. 2 In order to fully understand the significance of this metaphor, it must be noted that the Yoruba creation myth traces the origin of the human body to an archetypal sculpture (ere) modeled by the artist-deity Obatala and then activated by the divine breath (emi) of Olodumare, located in the sculpture's head. This creative process occurs inside a pregnant woman's body and takes about nine months to mature. According to the myth, every individual, before being born into the physical world, must proceed to the workshop of Ajalamopin, the heavenly potter, to choose one of several undifferentiated, ready-made Ori Inu, or "inner heads" on display in Ajalamopin's workshop. Each inner head contains Olodumare's àse (enabling power), and the one chosen by an individual predetermines his/her lot (ipin) in the physical world.
A The Benin Example in africa and the Lakato Hypothesis (West african Journal of Ajisafe, AK, 1945, Laws and Customs of the Benin People, Kash and Klare http://www.cgore.dircon.co.uk/a1a.htm
Extractions: Website: cgore.dircon.co.uk Author: Dr.Charles Gore A B C D E ... W-Z EDO BIBLIOGRAPHY Anon., 1823, Article in the Royal Gold Coast Gazette, No.21, Vol.1, March 25th. Anon., 1966, Benin Art and Artists, Nigeria Today, 9, 7-8. Anon., 1947, Benin Ebony Carvers, Nigerian Field, 12, 2. Anon., 1898, Cast Metal Work from Benin, Nature, Vol.58, July 7th. Anon., 1556, Description of a Voyage from Lisbona to the Isalnd of Sao Thome Written by an Anonymous Portuguese Pilot, (ed.) Rasmusio G.B., Navigationi e Viaggi, I. Venice (and in (ed.) Blake, J.W., Europeans in West Africa 1450-1560, Vol.1, London: Hakluyt Society, 1942). Anon., n.d., Extracts from the London Gazette, Friday May 7th 1897, Archives of Museum of Mankind, Benin B II Folder. Anon., 1956, Mud Shrines of Olokun, Nigeria Magazine, No.50. Anon., 1953, A New Carver (Felix Idubor of Nigeria), Nigeria Magazine, 41. Anon., n.d., Papers Relating to the Massacre of British Officials near Benin and the Consequent Punitive Expedition Presented to Both Houses of Parliament of her Majesty August 1897, Archives, Manchester Museum. Anon., 1949, The Recovery of Benin Antiquities, Nigeria Magazine, 32.
Extractions: June 25 - 27, 1999 "Dancing dialects" connect Old World traditions and the contemporary Bay Area. First-generation immigrants preserve culture in their central roles as teachers, dancers and musicians. Through the language of world dance, they express the memories and ideals of their homelands. A bullfight and Incan-based indigenous ceremonial dance transports us to the Peruvian Andes where the fiesta atmosphere is contagious and wondrous music fills the air.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WHAT HAS CULTURE GOT TO DO WITH IT Eliminating the indigenous identity seems to have been a very firm For keys to the core value system of African people, we must be willing to see value http://www.isser.org/5th Merchant bank.htm
Extractions: Contents Abstract ii I ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WHAT HAS CULTURE GOT TO DO WITH IT? ... References F or many involved in the discourse and practice of economic development, culture is a sphere of human experience that is considered irrelevant or peripheral. Indeed in the case of developing countries, also known as emerging economies, indigenous cultures take on a more sinister role since the prevalent attitude is to consider them frankly, as an embarrassing dead weight and a massive hindrance to development. Today, there is a growing recognition that development plans and programmes have fallen short of their goals and that economic liberalism which is taking the world by storm through globalization will not bring nirvana to the globe. Thus, in the last decade or so, a counter discourse seems to be gathering momentum seeking among other things to bring culture on board as a significant element in a more complex definition of development practice and goals.
AfricanPoetry have developed within the African people s tradition of poetry. indigenous African poetic techniques. Angus Calder, Jack Mapanje, and Cosmo Pieterse http://www.fb10.uni-bremen.de/anglistik/kerkhoff/AfricanLit/AfricanPoetry.htm
Extractions: List of acronyms By Simi A. Afonja Simi A. Afonja is affiliated with Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Nigeria The paper by Simi Afonja, a member of the first group of RAP investigators, reviews the application in Africa of the original guidelines to the evaluation of health-related programmes. She describes RAP as slowly penetrating the planning and implementation strategies of governmental and pare-governmental agencies. According to Afonja, RAP methodologies are being used successfully in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Lesotho, to evaluate and improve family planning programmes of the World Bank, UNFPA, IPPF, and others. In Nigeria, Liberia, Kenya, Zaire, Malawi, and Somalia, RAP was used to evaluate immunization programmes; and in Kenya, Nigeria, and Niger for academic research. Afonja's review at the Conference expanded the generally held view of RAP use in Africa. She concluded with a summary of the positive contributions that RAP has made in Africa and a plea that it be formalized to a greater extent. - Eds.
MSN Encarta - Print Preview - African Art And Architecture The Dogon people of southern Mali cultivate grain on a plateau at the top The Olowo Palace in owo, southeastern Nigeria, had as many as 100 courtyards. http://encarta.msn.com/text_761574805___22/African_Art_and_Architecture.html
Extractions: Print Print Preview African Art and Architecture Article View On the File menu, click Print to print the information. African Art and Architecture IV. Architecture in Africa The architecture of sub-Saharan Africa is just as diverse as the art. Traditional architecture can be divided into two categories: buildings in rural settlements, and buildings in larger, self-ruling urban centers called city-states. A. Rural Settlements The way of life in Africaâs rural settlements determines the types of dwellings built. Settled farming societies have different requirements than herding societies, which are usually nomadic. Other rural societies in Africa are based on farming, hunting, and gathering in various combinations. Of the many types of traditional rural dwellings, relatively permanent houses grouped in villages are found only in agricultural settlements. A typical farming village consists of a number of family compounds along with structures that serve the larger community. Each family compound may have separate structures for cooking, eating, sleeping, storing food, and protecting animals at night. Structures may be round, rectangular, or semicircular. Communal structures, for holding meetings and teaching children, are located in a prominent place in the village. The Dogon people of southern Mali cultivate grain on a plateau at the top of the Bandiagara cliffs near the Niger River. They construct villages on the steep sides of the cliffs. Their rectangular houses are built of sun-dried mud brick and stone. The roofs are thatched, and the dwellings rest on ledges along the cliffs. The Dogon store and protect their harvest in granaries that have beautifully carved wooden doors and decorative locks. Figures carved on many granary doors represent sets of male and female twins, which symbolize fertility and agricultural abundance.
Extractions: Sale 8029 Lot 22, "Flute-stopper Male Figure," New Guinea, Lower Sepik River, Yuat River, Biwat, 18 ½ inches high By Carter B. Horsley Once again Sotheby's has put its Pre-Columbian Art auction into the same catalogue as its African and Oceanic Art auction. See the separate article on the Pre-Columbian Art auction that occurs at 2PM November 11, 2004. This morning auction November 11, 2004 at Sotheby's of African and Oceanic Art is highlighted by a spectacular flute-stopper from New Guinea, a magnificent Yoruba Ram's Head Altarpiece, an impressive Benin bracelet, and a Kongo power figure. Oceanic Art Lot 22 is a magnificent flute-stopper in the form of a male figure with a fabulous feathered headdress from the Lower Sepik River, Yuat River, Biwat region of New Guinea. According to the catalogue entry for this lot, the Biwat carved "elaborate sacred flutes, haiyang, sometimes up to eight to ten feet in length." "Aggressively stanced figures such as this," it continued, "were inserted at the top of the flute when not it use. It was these flutes which the Biwat themselves considered their most important and sacred objects. Their social, ceremonial and religious significance was tremendous. Although several cults existed, these figures are often considered to be the children of the mother crocodile spirit, a powerful being that performed creative deeds in primeval times and let initiates be reborn by symbolically swallowing and throwing out the candidates."
Extractions: ALAN Review Afterimage American Drama American Music Teacher ... View all titles in this topic Hot New Articles by Topic Automotive Sports Top Articles Ever by Topic Automotive Sports Aworan: Representing the self and its Metaphysical other in Yoruba Art Art Bulletin, The Sept, 2001 by Babatunde Lawal (88.) At Old Oyo, there was a custom of commissioning a carved, though sylized, portrait of a new king to serve as his surrogate at certain public and private ceremonies. The tradition has survived at present-day Oyo, (see below at n. 161 and Fig. 26). Elsewhere in Africa, among the Kuba of Zaire, it was the practice in the past to make a stylized portrait (ndop) of a new king at the beginning of his reign, which then served as his surrogate on certain occasions. This portrait was also involved in the ritual transfer of royal power from a deceased king to his successor. See Jan Vansina, "Ndop: Royal Statues among the Kuba," in African Art and Leadership, ed. Douglas Fraser and Herbert M. Cole (Madison, Wis.: University of Wisconsin Press, 1972), 41-55; and Monni Adams, "18th Century Kuba King Figures," African Arts 21, no. 3 (1988): 32-38, 88.
Nigeria, Map And Flag africa, Nigeria Pictures. Nigeria Photos and Pictures and Forum Introduction Map Geography People Government Economy Communications http://www.greatestcities.com/Africa/Nigeria.html
Extractions: The Flag of any country represents the country anywhere.The Nigerian flag is one of the most important thing which Nigerians all over the world are proud of.The Flag was designed before independence and was shown to all Nigerian on the independence day that is;Oct 1 1960. The Nigerian Flag has two beautiful colours which describe the country.The colours are Vertical to the next,it's Green/White/Green.The Green stands for Agriculture While the White stands for Peace. I'm still surprised why the Nigerian National Flag is not on the greatestcities.com websites.I hope the Management of this lovely site will do something about it. 3 Replies REPLY Introduction Map ... Transnational Issue Introduction Nigeria Background: Following nearly 16 years of military rule, a new constitution was adopted in 1999, and a peaceful transition to civilian government was completed. The president faces the daunting task of rebuilding a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have been squandered through corruption and mismanagement, and institutionalizing democracy. In addition, the OBASANJO administration must defuse longstanding ethnic and religious tensions, if it is to build a sound foundation for economic growth and political stability. Despite some irregularities the April 2003 elections marked the first civilian transfer of power in Nigeria's history.
Human Rights And The Environment - OHCHR The petitioner alleged that FAP is an anti environment and anti- people project. 123 White Paper on Water Policy for South africa, 1997, para 2.1.4 http://www.unhchr.ch/environment/bp4.html
Extractions: Dr Jona Razzaque Contents Introduction Constitutional aspects in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan Right to life India Bangladesh Pakistan Right to equality in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan Right to property in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan Legislative aspects in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh Substantive law Procedural law 3.2.1 Procedural rights 3.2.2 Standing in the Court 3.2.3 Procedural remedies 3.2.4 Legal aid 4. Case law concerning human rights and the environment Sustainable Development and national application Intergenerational Equity and national application Precautionary Principle and national application Polluter Pays Principle and national application A brief look at African countries South Africa Nigeria Introduction This report is produced as a part of joint OHCHR-UNEP initiative on human rights and the environment. This project seeks to review the implementation of Agenda 21 with regard to the promotion and protection of human rights. The 1972 Stockholm Declaration proclaimed that mans natural and man made environment are essential to his well-being and to the enjoyment of basic human rights-even the right to life itself. In 1986, the United Nations General Assembly recognised the relationship between the quality of human environment and the enjoyment of basic human rights [UNGA resolution 2398 (XXII) 1986]. The 1992 Rio Declaration emphasised sustainable development and environmental protection. Moreover, Agenda 21 called for the fulfilment of basic needs, improved living standards for all, better protected and managed eco-systems and a safer, more prosperous future.
Nigerian People And History **PEOPLE AND HISTORY Ibadan was until recently the largest indigenous African city. Located along the edge of a thickly wooded forest belt, http://www.nigerianembassy-brasilia.org.br/history.html
Extractions: PEOPLE AND HISTORY NIGERIA Much has been said and written about Nigeria, her people and culture, economy and politics, that sheds light on the tremendous potential of this African Giant. However, little is known to the outside world about the many exciting tourist attractions available in Nigeria: Historic sites nestled amid rivers and rain forests, breathtaking mountain vistas, remote creek villages, miles of pristine beaches and exotic national wildlife reserves. There are also museums, festivals, music and dance, a rich cultural melange right down to everyday traditional markets. These are just some of the spectacular sights and sensual delights awaiting the traveler to Nigeria. Nigeria has the largest population of any country in Africa (about 120 million), and the greatest diversity of cultures, ways of life, cities and terrain. With a total land area of 923,768 sq. km. (356,668 sq. mi.) Nigeria is the 14th largest country in Africa. Its coastline, on the Gulf of Guinea, stretches 774 km (480 mi.). Nigeria shares its international border of 4,470 km (2513 mi.) with four neighbors: Chad, Cameroon, Benin, and Niger. Until 1989 the capital was Lagos, with a population of about 2,500,000, but the government recently moved the capital to Abuja.
Extractions: posted document.write(timestamp(new Date(2002,1,13,4,5,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); February 13, 2002 04:05 AM Ohafia, Christ indeed is the universal love. What is meant by "the Christ?" The word Christ is derived from the Greek word Kristos and means anointed. It is identical with the hebrew word Messiah. The word Christ, per se, does not refer to any particular person. Every anointed person is christed. When the definite "the" is placed before the word christ, a definite personality is indicated. This personality is none other than a member of the Trinity, the Son who had a glory with the Father-Mother before the worlds were formed. According to the ancient masters, this Son is Love; so the Christ is Love, and Love is God, since God is Love. Before creation was the Christ walked with the Father God and Mother God in Akasha. The Christ is son, the only begotten of Almighty God, the God of Force and God of omniscient, God of thought; and Christ is God, the God of Love. Without the Christ, there is no light. Through Christ all life was manifest; and so through him all things were done, and naught was done in forming worlds or peopling worlds without the Christ.
