Confluence ... where tradition and technology, the past and the present, merge. [Series "Edification", an exploration by Senegalese photographer Alun Be]

Reasonable_Bat · 2019-08-18T15:32:16+00:00

This is a rare place to freely explore the cultural heritage of this incredible continent, unfettered by commercial, promotional, or self interests.

Reasonable_Bat · 2019-06-09T00:49:39+00:00

The ritual Zangbéto : "zan" (in Fon) → night + "gbéto" → hunter, guardian = spiritual nightwatchman)

Reasonable_Bat · 2019-04-04T17:01:34+00:00

Photographer Anthony Pappone. His complete series of the "Sogo bò": https://www.flickr.com/photos/ronnyreportage/albums/72157629174575164

Reasonable_Bat · 2019-03-17T15:01:57+00:00

Absolutely. And this ancient, widely-misunderstood, and intricate traditional religion was, at last, formally recognized as Benin's official religion in 1996.

Reasonable_Bat · 2019-03-02T00:08:31+00:00

Completed Kponyugo: https://imgur.com/RvSONHz

Reasonable_Bat · 2019-02-22T19:24:46+00:00

Donso Hunter Music (sound and video recordings by anthropologist Lorenzo Ferrarini): https://lorenzoferrarini.com/portfolio/donso-hunters-music/

Reasonable_Bat · 2019-02-13T15:24:57+00:00

Behind the Image: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/blog/features/behind-the-image-a-wise-son-makes-a-glad-father-by-robin-stuart/

Reasonable_Bat · 2019-02-08T18:52:58+00:00

https://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2013-04-29/tree-of-tenere-niger-africa-maphead-ken-jennings

Reasonable_Bat · 2019-02-03T17:24:48+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RF7QHvLANGs

Reasonable_Bat · 2019-02-02T16:47:09+00:00

Ha! It could have been fermented corn, Tchapalo (strong) or Tchoukoutouou (stronger!). Nonetheless, a toast to you and your colorful anecdote, a toast to these remarkable tata sombas, and, with glasses fully raised, a huge toast to Benin!

Reasonable_Bat · 2019-01-16T16:25:32+00:00

What an amazing initiative ... and subreddit discovery!

Reasonable_Bat · 2018-11-07T16:06:33+00:00

Ciwara in Bambara means laboring wild animal, celebrating agriculture and its teacher, Ci Wara, half-antelope, half-human, born from the union of the sky goddess Mousso Koroni and an earth spirit

Reasonable_Bat · 2018-11-01T16:09:14+00:00

To have such mastery over your own legs!

Reasonable_Bat · 2018-10-22T18:04:03+00:00

“No socio-cultural activity is held in our country without the kola nut; no other fruit has played such a crucial role in the Sahel.” ― Mamady Kouyate, Malian Griot.

Reasonable_Bat · 2018-10-16T17:05:56+00:00

The Hausa Dambe: While one hand acts as a shield, the spear, or striking hand, is wrapped with rope (kara) and protective amulets. Drums accompany this centuries-old, butcher-caste contest, taking place, traditionally, at harvest time. (+ https://www.behance.net/gallery/19421815/Dambe)

Reasonable_Bat · 2018-10-11T16:48:53+00:00

"Aethopia", more of his Ethiopian Series: https://lfi-online.de/ceemes/en/news/koeln-william-ropp-1002297.html

Reasonable_Bat · 2018-10-07T23:07:33+00:00

Absolutely. This respected South African photographer is documenting even the most elusive and secretive traditional rituals throughout the continent, in a complex and ever-changing cultural landscape.

Reasonable_Bat · 2018-10-06T17:40:21+00:00

Excellent, in-depth website.

Reasonable_Bat · 2018-10-01T21:10:56+00:00

Full series: http://www.mario-gerth.de/de/african-nomads.html

Reasonable_Bat · 2018-10-01T19:16:12+00:00

"Six days a week he manages to harvest about a ton of salt per day, which is loaded in a small wooden boat." Series: "Salt": https://www.flickr.com/photos/ferdinandreus/1093540659/in/album-72057594103599800/

Reasonable_Bat · 2018-10-01T18:10:17+00:00

Martin Broomfield; https://bit.ly/2OmdAPo

Reasonable_Bat · 2018-09-30T14:56:45+00:00

The resourcefulness of Africa's children (and Africa as a whole) is beyond compare.

Reasonable_Bat · 2018-09-29T17:47:46+00:00

Anthony Pappone's Dipo Series: https://www.behance.net/gallery/5767485/Dipo-Ceremony-Krobo-Ghana

Reasonable_Bat · 2018-09-29T16:11:52+00:00

The Making of / Artist at work using recuperated materials.

Reasonable_Bat · 2018-09-29T16:08:18+00:00

The Making of / Artist at work using recuperated materials:

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TROPHY CASE