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Is it an African tradition?
2007-11-11 10:14:06 · 5 answers · asked by Rawr 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
Does anyone know why he would have it on his head?
2007-11-11 10:29:23 · update #1
It looks like a Crane
2007-11-11 10:18:40 · answer #1 · answered by Carol M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wish I could remember from what region of Africa this was done, but the man is taking part in a traditional dance. He plays the part of a bird. (of course) Others wore other headdresses, representing other features of their culture.
This is no different than our cultures' dressing up for Halloween, Santa Claus for Xmas, leprechaun hats on St. Patrick's day, white wigs for Independance day celebrations or, even, cheese heads at football games. These are, all, part of our culture, whether religious, or secular.
2007-11-12 17:10:02 · answer #2 · answered by Vince M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a birds head straped to some ones head. Sadly my african harritage and knowledge dosen't go back that far, and then my family may not be of the same tribe. but yeah, that is deffenatly a dead bird head straped to his head.
2007-11-12 13:18:32 · answer #3 · answered by sucrosan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing he's taking part in a religious ceremony where he needs to wear that.
2007-11-11 18:37:23 · answer #4 · answered by Gir 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sacred bird perhaps, prob some kinda headress used in ceremony
2007-11-11 18:52:33 · answer #5 · answered by rubyred 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋