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	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:49:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Meet an African Artist from West Africa</title>
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Ali Guindo is one of the weavers who weave cotton to make into mudcloth clothing and accessories.  He weaves the fabric, and then it is taken to a painter, who paints the designs onto the fabric. Ali Guindo is from the Dogon ethnic group and works in a little village called Somo, in the Dogon area [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mother of Pearl - Chess Set</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:31:43 +0000</pubDate>
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The pure, luminescent mother of pearl has attracted attention for thousands of years. It is made out of the internal shells of mollusks, such as mussels and oysters. Mother of Pearl is commonly found in Egypt, Polynesia and the Philippines, where people from all over the world have traveled to bring it back to their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ebony Carvings - African Art</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:14:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ValerieK</dc:creator>
		
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African Art Ebony Wood
 
When caring for wood and fine wood products they need moisture.  Wood products may crack in the dry climates of your home or business.  There are a number of African Art Figurines and mask which are created from wood.  To decrease the chance of cracking, some use a quality wood polish. 
Polishes that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Banana Leaf Art - African Wall Art</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:56:24 +0000</pubDate>
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Banana leaf artwork has been constant in African art for centuries. Native to Kenya, banana leaf art is composed of tiny slices of banana leaves that are cut and pasted or woven together. The banana leaves are sometimes dyed to create a more dimensional or realistic effect. You can also find banana leaf sculptures which [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Unique History of Marke Masks</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:42:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ValerieK</dc:creator>
		
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The Marka people, also known as the Warka, belong to the Soninke people whose settlements date back as far as 750 AD in Ghana. Conflicts with the Berbers compelled the Soninke to disperse into neighboring regions. The Marka people now occupy the northern part of Mali or Guinea. Marka ceremonial masks are generally characterized by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Makonde Mask - History and Use</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ValerieK</dc:creator>
		
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 Inhabiting the southeast of Tanzania and the northeast of Mozambique are nearly 500,000 Makonde (pronounced mah-CONE-day), divided into matrilineal clans, each one comprising several villages.  Decisions are made by a chief supported by a council.  Clan members only meet for the ancestral cult and to celebrate initiations of the adolescents into adulthood.
This is where masks [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Does The Thinker Statue Mean - African Art</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:04:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ValerieK</dc:creator>
		
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In African culture the ability to think instead of reacting is essential for the role of Kingship. This is why the thinker statue has become so popular in African artwork. Taken from the famous Auguste Rodin sculpture, The Thinker is depicted as a man in sober meditation battling with a powerful internal struggle. The unique [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Symbolism of Animals in Africa - African American Art - Animals</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:55:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ValerieK</dc:creator>
		
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The Symbolism of Animals in Africa
In Africa, the use of animals in artwork isn&#8217;t merely for show. Each animal has a specific meaning to the artist, and certain animals signify certain character qualities. This is why you will see so many carvings of animals, or evenanimals embroidered onto African clothing.
 
What Do Animals Symbolize in African [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rules for Art Purchases</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:10:55 +0000</pubDate>
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If you’re interested in filling your home or office with art, there are several factors that you should consider before purchasing. For one, always make sure that you stay within your budget. Art can be extremely pricy, and it’s easy to fall in love with a piece and throw your budget out the window. That’s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Papyrus Artwork - African Wall Art</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:47:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ValerieK</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Papyrus Artwork

Papyrus was the first writing surface ever invented. Discovered in Egypt, this revolutionary product dominated many forms of African Wall Art and literature until pulp paper was discovered. Papyrus is made from a reed-like plant that grows in the marshes of the river Nile. This plant grows about 10 feet tall. The plant is [...]]]></description>
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