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NKWO by Nkwo Onwuka - Nigeria 🇳🇬
Nitzol style by Solange Momo - Cameroon 🇨🇲
Who led the Ancient Egyptian army? The ruler of Ancient Egypt (the Pharaoh) was also the ruler of the army, even though they didn’t do much when wartime came. Instead, they would appoint two generals in their place, to lead each half of the army in the north and south of Egypt. The Egyptian army
Jms Couture.ci by Sarah Youssef Sabbah - Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮
Ugo Monye by Ugochukwu Monye - Nigeria 🇳🇬
Visiting a local Masai village is quite eye-opening but also rather rewarding. As visitors approach, a line of Maasai warriors gather in the distance, away from the crowd. We are about to witness the adamu dance. Traditionally performed as a ceremonial dance symbolizing the transition of morani (junior warriors) becoming senior warriors. The morani live up to 10 years together in a warrior’s camp, away from their village. During this time, they learn how to take care of their animals, prote
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Awa Meite - Mali 🇲🇱.
Elderly women are generally referred to as ‘Iye’ (Mother) including ‘iyenogie’ (Great mother). Iye seen here for the grandness of age and carriage was most likely referred to as Iyenogie by her loved ones. Iyenogie is dressed in traditional atire made of the Benin Cloth. Textiles were a major item of trade in the Edo Kingdom for centuries. For more on the history of the Benin Cloth, click on the link. Photographer J Cordwell 1950-1959 visits to Benin City.
