Advising the Princess of Kush
digital (Paper 53)
Copyright 2013 by A. Dameron
All original writing and art copyright A. Dameron 2000-2013
Showing posts with label African. Show all posts
Showing posts with label African. Show all posts
Monday, May 20, 2013
Friday, March 16, 2012
African Calligraphy Card Series, #7 and #8 of 10
Sankofa (Learn from the Past)
Adinkra (Ghana)
acrylic ink
© 2012 by A. Dameron
Woman
Bantu script (S. Africa)
acrylic ink
© 2012 by A. Dameron
Thursday, March 15, 2012
African Calligraphy Card Series, #5 and #6 of 10
Dmanimen (Strength)
Adinkra (Ghana)
acrylic ink
© 2012 by A. Dameron
Duafe (Comb, patience, care)
Adinkra (Ghana)
acrylic ink
© 2012 by A. Dameron
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
African Calligraphy Card Series, #3 and #4 of 10
Adinkrahne (Charisma, leadership)
Adinkra script (Ghana)
acrylic ink
© 2012 by A. Dameron
Nkyimkyim (Versatility)
Adinkra script (Ghana)
acrylic ink
© 2012 by A. Dameron
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
African Calligraphy Card Series, #1 and #2 of 10
Marriage, Unity, Love
Bantu symbol (S. Africa)
acrylic ink
© 2012 by A. Dameron
Wisdom, Silence
Bantu symbol (S. Africa)
acrylic ink
© 2012 by A. Dameron
Two designs in my "African Calligraphy" card set (total of 10). These two come from the Bantu in South Africa. They are brightly colored and carry special meaning.
Other African scripts in this card set include Adinkra (Ghana). Set II will include Bantu, Adinkra, Nsbidi (Nigeria) and the Bamum syllabary (Cameroon).
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Nguzo Saba: The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa
Joyous Kwanzaa, or Habari Gani! (What's the News?)
Kwanzaa is an African-American holiday that runs from December 26 to January 1. It was first celebrated in 1966 to celebrate pride in African heritage and culture. The phrase "matunde ya kwanza" means "the first fruits of the harvest" in Swahili. Households decorate their houses with kente (African cloth) and family members wear brightly colored kaftans (dresses), daishiki (suits) and kufi (caps). Offerings of drinks (libations) are shared from a common cup, and Kwanzaa ends with a large feast for all the participants.
The kinara (candleholder) holds seven candles, with each candle representing Nguzo Saba, the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Three red candles are set on the left, a black candle in the middle, and three green candles on the right. It's similar to a Jewish menorah, lit for Hanukkah.
The seven principles are: Umoja (unity), Kuchichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Working Together as a Community), Ujamaa (Working Together Prosperously), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity) and Imani (Faith). Each day of the celebration is dedicated to one of these principles and how a person can contribute to the community at large.
Habari Gani! :-)
All original writing and art copyright A. Dameron 2000-2010
Kwanzaa is an African-American holiday that runs from December 26 to January 1. It was first celebrated in 1966 to celebrate pride in African heritage and culture. The phrase "matunde ya kwanza" means "the first fruits of the harvest" in Swahili. Households decorate their houses with kente (African cloth) and family members wear brightly colored kaftans (dresses), daishiki (suits) and kufi (caps). Offerings of drinks (libations) are shared from a common cup, and Kwanzaa ends with a large feast for all the participants.
The kinara (candleholder) holds seven candles, with each candle representing Nguzo Saba, the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Three red candles are set on the left, a black candle in the middle, and three green candles on the right. It's similar to a Jewish menorah, lit for Hanukkah.
The seven principles are: Umoja (unity), Kuchichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Working Together as a Community), Ujamaa (Working Together Prosperously), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity) and Imani (Faith). Each day of the celebration is dedicated to one of these principles and how a person can contribute to the community at large.
Habari Gani! :-)
All original writing and art copyright A. Dameron 2000-2010
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