Dinka Totem - South Sudan #1
by Gloria Ssali
Title
Dinka Totem - South Sudan #1
Artist
Gloria Ssali
Medium
Painting - Enamels On Ceramics
Description
Song and dance play an important role in Dinka culture. A set of drums is found in every Dinka settlement. Artistic expression is associated with cattle, which they often imitate in songs and dances. There are also battle songs, songs of initiation, and songs celebrating the tribe's ancestors.
Following is a typical Dinka song:
O Creator
Creator who created me in my mother's womb
Do not confront me with a bad thing
Show me the place of cattle,
So that I may grow my crops
And keep my herd
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February 15th, 2014
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Comments (26)
Lianne Schneider
You open my eyes to an entirely new world and an appreciation for the traditions and values of others. This is a powerful and meaningful image. Thank you for sharing it. F/L T
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
Oh, my, Gloria, this work is absolutely stunning and so greatly composed and conceived. Your style is fabulous. Love this painting beyond words. f,l
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