Goddess Oracle (Solitude)
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In West Afrika within the Dagara tribe it is customary for pregnant women to go through a “Hearing Ritual”. The very purpose of a hearing ritual is to listen to the incoming baby; to find out what it will be; why it is coming at this time; what is their purpose; likes or dislikes; and what the living can do to prepare the space for the… Read more
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Wooow, we have some great traditions
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6 years agoPre-Colonial African studies or Africology 6 years agoWithin the Dogon, clothing has a great importance. Sewing is the mens business and some are well known for their skill in their area. According to age, the clothes change over time, the trousers and the tunic becomes larger until the age of 40, the men are wearing a shirt and sleeveless tunic. The long tunic closed and with sleeves and the… Read more
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6 years agoPre-Colonial African studies or Africology 6 years agoNigerian Village – 1910
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6 years agoPre-Colonial African studies or Africology 6 years agoAgain another vintage photo of Baganda women in Uganda, East Afrika (1920’s – 1930’s). The woman on the left is wearing a “Gomesi” dress and the woman on the right is wearing again the “Kikoyi Busuuti” dress.
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6 years agoPre-Colonial African studies or Africology 6 years agoA vintage photo of Ugandan girls at Gayaza Girls School in Wakiso Uganda, East Afrika (1920’s / 1930’s). Most of them are wearing the “Kikoyi” wrap dress which is one of Uganda’s traditional style dresses at the time.
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