African Art Answers

What is a kikaku?a.an initiation rights ceremonyb.a three-sided roofed enclosurec.the Democratic Republic of the Congod.a fertility doll

What do initiation rituals represent in the bwami system of the Lega people?a.a new birthb.admittance to the tribec.moving up in status or levelsd.a girl becoming a woman

Inspiration sources, such as a surface design system called ______, are still rooted in tradition.a.ubib.ulic.luid.ilu

Who is the artist of the painting above? a. Julie Biiga b. Julie Mehretu c. Julie Byeri d. Julie Kikaku Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is nkanda?a.the West African word for “Force Publique”b.the vigor of the initiatec.initiation rights

What is depicted above? a. nlo byeri b. biiga doll c. bwami doll d. blolo bla Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What major change took place with the arrival of contemporary African art?a.more textiles and less sculptureb.brighter, bolder colorsc.adoption of modern materialsd.none of the above

What does the other world spouse represent?a.the highest marks of beautyb.having childrenc.being marriedd.all of the above

What do the exaggerated features of a biiga doll represent? a. prosperity b. wealth c. fertility and health d. wisdom Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What are ancestors regarded as?a.the guide to your personal pathb.guardians for those left on earthc.wise spiritsd.evil spirits