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  • Get to Know More About the Master Beaders of Africa - Luangisa African Gallery
    December 30, 2021 Rose Luangisa

    Get to Know More About the Master Beaders of Africa

    The Story and History Behind Traditional Ndebele and Maasai Beaded Jewelry   The vibrant and beautiful Ndebele and Massai beadworks have an incredible history and meaning. The beadworks are used to create accessories like necklaces, bracelets, pendants, anklets, belts, sandals,...

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  • Things to See and Do at the Wakanda Celebration - Luangisa African Gallery
    August 17, 2021 Rose Luangisa

    Things to See and Do at the Wakanda Celebration

    The Wakanda Celebration is the event on everyone’s to-do list this September! Here is what to expect at the Wakanda Celebration taking place on the 4th of September:      Experience the Luangisa Wakanda Wearable Art Show  One of the major...

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  • Luangisa African Gallery Celebrates Juneteenth - Luangisa African Gallery
    June 16, 2021 Rose Luangisa

    Luangisa African Gallery Celebrates Juneteenth

    In the last few years more and more people have begun to embrace Juneteenth as the important holiday that it is -- even though it was officially declared in 1865 when enslaved people were freed under the Emancipation Proclamation. Further strides were...

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  • Ujamaa (Family Tree) Art by Makonde Artist Joseph Singombe
    December 22, 2017 Rose Luangisa

    Joseph Singombe's Art

    Joseph Singombe is a renowned Makonde Artist, born and raised in Tanzania.  He is a master artist and his sculptures are distinguished and unique.  Joseph has been carving since the age of 8.   He learned the craft from his father....

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  • October 9, 2015 Rose Luangisa

    Makonde Art Work

    The Makonde are an ethnic group in Southeast Tanzania and northern Mozambique. Makonde Art is best known in the ebony medium.  All our ebony sculptures are hand carved by members of the Makonde tribe.  They are internationally famous for their...

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