Traditional African Society. An African’s “Search for Identity” 1. Nuclear Family 2. Extended Family 3.Age-Set/Age-Grade 4. Lineage (ancestry) 5. Clan.

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Traditional African Society

An African’s “Search for Identity” 1. Nuclear Family 2. Extended Family 3.Age-Set/Age-Grade 4. Lineage (ancestry) 5. Clan – common ancestry TRIBE (communal living)

Africa : :: America : Ethnic Group ?Tribe

Woman & Child, Kongo

Family Group, Tanzania

Traditional Family Structures Nuclear Family: Extended Family: C C CC C H W W C C CC C H W W GP Cs GP Cs U A

Mask With Headcloth, Zaire (19c) Tribal Mark  scarification In many cultures scarification served as a symbol of strength, fortitude, or courage in both men and women. As a result, scars brought forth society's admiration. Though scarification effects were highly valued, the procedure was painful. Beautiful and complex designs depend not only on the artist's skill, but on the tolerance of pain.

Kisokolo Initiation Costume, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kisokolo Initiates, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1990

Problems of Tribalism Today 1. The tribe is more important than the nation. 2. Communication problems. 3. Inter-tribal warfare  civil wars. 4. Tribal favorites for government jobs: Nepotism Urbanization: Breaks down tribal traditions. Tribal intermingling on the job.

Traditional African Religion ANIMISM 1. Belief in one remote Supreme Being. 3. Ancestor veneration. (Worship/Respect) 4. Belief in magic and charms 5. Diviner  mediator between the tribe and God. 2. A world of spirits (good & bad) in all things.

African Diviner (Shaman)

World of the Spirits Dogon “Spirit House” The Dogon are a tribe in Mali. The Dogon are best known for their mythology, their mask dances, wooden sculpture and their architecture.

Other Religions in Africa ISLAM  25% * Nigeria  largest sub-Saharan Muslim countries. CHRISTIANITY  20%

Common Traits or Characteristics of Traditional African Tribal Life 1. The good of the group comes ahead of the good of the individual. 2. All land is owned by the group. 3. Strong feeling of loyalty to the group. 4. Important ceremonies at different parts of a person’s life. 5. Special age and work associations. 6. Deep respect for ancestors. 7. Religion is an important part of everyday life. 8. Government is in the hands of the chiefs [kings].

Ghana, Sudan, and Ethiopia 1. What tradition is being discussed in your article? 2. How important is the tradition to each society? Explain. 3. In what way is this tradition or custom similar or different to our own customs and beliefs?