Nuer Dance - South Sudan #3
by Gloria Ssali
Title
Nuer Dance - South Sudan #3
Artist
Gloria Ssali
Medium
Painting - Acrylics On Ceramic
Description
The Nuer engage in elaborate social and religious ceremonies. Dancing and singing are crucial forms of entertainment, and dances give young people an opportunity to interact and court.
The term Nuer has been used for over two hundred years, but its origin is unknown. It is likely that the term came from neighboring groups, especially the Dinka. The name is used in both the singular (a Nuer person) and the plural (the Nuer people), but Nuer people call themselves Nath. Along with the neighboring Dinka, the Nuer form a subdivision of a larger East African cultural group known as the Nilotics that also includes the Luo, Shilluk, and Anyuak. The Nuer live in South Sudan in the swamps and open savanna on both sides of the Nile River south of its junction with the Sobat and Bahr-al-Ghazal and along both banks of those tributaries. Nuer territory lies approximately 500 miles (800 kilometers) south of Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. The Nuer are so similar to the Dinka in physical appearance, language, and customs that there is no doubt about their common origin, though the history of their divergence is unknown. The two peoples, despite intermittent conflicts, live in close proximity, maintain continuous contact, have intermarried, and have borrowed cultural patterns from each other. They have an array of myths and legends that speak of their historical unity. Both groups recognize their common origin.
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Comments (28)
Will Borden
Hi Gloria~~a stunning piece of colorful expressionism- outstanding colours and details make this a very beautiful painting!! F&L&G+!!
Dawn Senior-Trask
What a joy to revisit this gorgeous, vivid and captivating painting! Love it so much! fav
Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
Wonderful designed painting Gloria, great colors and expression (F/L)
Latha Gokuldas Panicker
Wow !!! A a colorful and superb ceramic work in your signature style,dear Gloria !!! (F/L)
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
Wow ! Amazing, absolutely amazing ceramic work, Gloria ! Such beautiful use of colors and a gorgeous story teller. I just love your awesome style. f,l