Dinka Dance - South Sudan #46
by Gloria Ssali
Title
Dinka Dance - South Sudan #46
Artist
Gloria Ssali
Medium
Painting - Acrylics On Canvas
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 27th, 2016
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Comments (16)
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Gloria, Sharing my Congratulations on your recent Feature in Black Background and Color !
Dawn Senior-Trask
Phenomenal expression! Such an appealing, masterfully created and exciting work of art! Love it! fav
Elizabeth Tillar
Gloria, this is absolutely brilliant! I love all of your images of Dinka dancers, and this is now my favorite of them all! The dance itself is so tangible. The colors are divine; the posture and implied expression of the dancer are excellent; the use of light and dark is fantastic, etc. Together they make this a stunning work of art! l/f/g+/pin