MORE THAN JUST BEAUTIFICATION II - Koo Nyarkoh Painting

FACE PAINTING MUCH MORE THAN JUST A BEAUTIFYING PRACTICE Shining light on one of the least themes most painters will consider. I think we all need to know and understand the story behind it all, I was surprised to learn that there’s a small tribe in Africa that paint their faces just to prevent the direct UV of the sun. Tribal or Cultural Face Painting has been used for many motives. Decorating one’s face in various patterns and shapes has been a part of the cultural makeup of many societies since the beginning of time. Face painting is a common theme across cultures as divergent as the Indigenous American tribes in North America and various tribes in Africa and South America. Tribal Societies, who still follow the ancient custom of face painting, choose the colors according to the available raw materials. In ancient times, only primary and locally available colors like red, blue, yellow or white were used. Sometimes by sprinkling dust or soft bird feathers, fingers, chewed sticks, special effects were achieved. Nowadays most tribesmen choose to use branded face paints. Painting a face is an art, perhaps the very first art, going back to the origins of human culture. Face painting is considered to be an important tradition among Native Africans it is much more than just a beautifying practice. It’s a sacred social act of distinction and a cultural heritage. On special occasions faces of the tribe members are painted to augment one’s appearance and power. Each tribe of the Africans has its own and unique way of face painting. For Native Americans Indians, roots, berries and tree barks are most commonly used to make the dyes for face painting.

Painting:Acrylic on Other

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:32 W x 42 H x 0.7 D in

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