African Art Answers
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What do the patterns on the wall panels seen above symbolize?
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The potential and vigor of the person being initiated.
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How is art used in African initiation rituals?
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Art such as masks and sculptures is used to educate initiates, represent spirits, and mark the transition to adulthood.
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Where is the artist of the painting above originally from?
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Julie Mehretu is originally from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She later moved to the United States, but she was born in Ethiopia.
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What material was often used in African art to depict people of power?
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What do individuals from the Ivory Coast believe about the spirit world?
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They believe that the spirits of their ancestors watch over and protect them.
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