culture   African Tribes

30 commonsense assertions
Concepts (30) cultural rituals (1) decorative beadwork (1) adulthood rites (1) communal ownership of land (1) face paint (1) skyscrapers (1) traditional knowledge of plants (1) tribal governance systems (1) ambush (1) body modifications (1) body scarification (1) celebration of the sun (1) entertainment (1) foraging for wild plants (1) hanging hammocks (1) importance of nature (1) inheritance traditions (1) laboratory notebook (1) lion (1) loin (1) mealtime customs (1) piece of wood (1) platforms (1) rubber (1) salmon migration (1) storytelling tradition (1) time perception (1) traditions (1) undies (1) use of natural elements (1) more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 cultural rituals African tribes African tribal cultural rituals are tied to traditional, religious, and community practices. 3
2 decorative beadwork African Tribes African tribes use decorative beadwork to convey cultural significance and tradition across generations. 3
3 adulthood rites African tribes Adulthood rites hold significant cultural importance in African tribal and Australian Aboriginal cultures. 2
4 communal ownership of land African tribes Communal land ownership is essential for the social and spiritual well-being of African tribal communities. 2
5 face paint African tribes African tribal face paint symbolizes spirituality, social status, and rituals. 2
6 skyscrapers African tribes African tribal culture does not traditionally include skyscrapers, which are built using modern and non-natural materials. 2
7 traditional knowledge of plants African tribes Traditional knowledge of plants is essential to daily life for African tribes, utilized for sustenance, medicine, and spiritual practices. 2
8 tribal governance systems African tribes African tribes depend on traditional governance systems for social organization and decision-making. 2
9 ambush African tribes African tribes use the concept of ambush for hunting and survival in dense forests and jungles. 1
10 body modifications African tribes Body modifications, like scarification and lip plates, are integral to the cultural and traditional practices of specific African tribes and traditional societies. 1
11 body scarification African tribes Body scarification is a traditional form of cultural expression and identity in many African tribes. 1
12 celebration of the sun African tribes African tribes celebrate the sun as a symbol of solar deities and incorporate it into their ceremonies and dances. 1
13 entertainment African tribes In African tribes, storytelling and traditional dance are essential forms of entertainment. 1
14 foraging for wild plants African tribes African tribes forage for wild plants, including roots and tubers. 1
15 hanging hammocks African tribes African tribes rarely use hanging hammocks due to a scarcity of suitable hanging locations. 1
16 importance of nature African tribes African tribes value reliance on natural environment for sustenance and traditional medicine. 1
17 inheritance traditions African tribes Inheritance in African tribes is often determined by traditional customs and lineage. 1
18 laboratory notebook African tribes African tribes often communicate documentation orally through storytelling and traditions in their laboratory notebooks. 1
19 lion African tribes The lion is revered as a symbol of strength and leadership in African tribal culture and frequently appears in local folklore and traditions. 1
20 loin African tribes African tribes traditionally wear a piece of cloth or animal skin around the waist called a loin. 1
21 mealtime customs African tribes Many African tribes have mealtime customs that include eating with hands as a common and acceptable practice. 1
22 piece of wood African tribes African tribes use pieces of wood for crafting tools, weapons, and art in traditional cultural practices. 1
23 platforms African tribes African tribes use platforms as elevated stages for storytelling, performances, and announcements in markets and gatherings. 1
24 rubber African tribes Rubber is a natural material used by African tribes to make waterproof footwear and clothing. 1
25 salmon migration African tribes African tribes have less cultural significance and mythology surrounding salmon migration compared to Native American and Nordic cultures. 1
26 storytelling tradition African tribes African tribal storytelling tradition includes creation stories, spiritual teachings, and sacred rituals that reinforce community values and beliefs. 1
27 time perception African tribes African tribes tend to perceive time as fluid and flexible. 1
28 traditions African tribes African tribal culture emphasizes the importance of oral storytelling, music, dance, and art in preserving heritage and transmitting knowledge. 1
29 undies African tribes In some African tribes, undies are sometimes worn as the only garment, especially in warm climates. 1
30 use of natural elements African tribes African tribes use natural elements for clothing and accessories as part of their cultural identity and tradition. 1