1、Traditional African Society,1000 different languages; 1000+ different tribes,http:/ 尼龙板棒 pom板棒 环氧板 尼龙板 尼龙棒 http:/ 高压油管 金属软管 液压接头,An Africans “Search for Identity”,1. Nuclear Family,2. Extended Family,3. Age-Set,4. Clan,5. Lineage (ancestry),TRIBE (communal living),Mask With Headcloth, Zaire (19c),Tr
2、ibal Mark scarification,Kisokolo Initiation Costume, Democratic Republic of the Congo,Kisokolo Initiates, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1990,Africa : : America : Ethnic Group,?,Tribe,Traditional Family Structures,Nuclear Family:,Extended Family:,C,C,C,C,C,H,W,W,C,C,C,C,C,H,W,W,GP,Cs,GP,Cs,U,A,Wo
3、man & Child, Kongo,Family Group, Tanzania,Problems of Tribalism Today,1. The tribe is more important than the nation.,2. Communication problems.,3. Inter-tribal warfare civil wars.,4. Tribal favorites for government jobs:,Nepotism,Urbanization:,Breaks down tribal traditions.,Tribal intermingling on
4、the job.,Traditional African Religion,ANIMISM,1. Belief in one remote Supreme Being.,3. Ancestor veneration.,4. Belief in magic, charms, and fetishes.,5. Diviner mediator between the tribe and God.,2. A world of spirits (good & bad) in all things.,African Diviner (Shaman),World of the Spirits,Dogon
5、“Spirit House”,Ancestors,Fetishes,Fetishes,Rubbing Oracle, wood,Other Religions in Africa,ISLAM 25% * Nigeria largest sub-Saharan Muslim countries.,CHRISTIANITY 20%,Common Traits or Characteristics of Traditional African Tribal Life,The good of the group comes ahead of the good of the individual. All land is owned by the group. Strong feeling of loyalty to the group. Important ceremonies at different parts of a persons life. Special age and work associations. Deep respect for ancestors. Religion is an important part of everyday life. Government is in the hands of the chiefs kings.,
