What Are Kandi Beads Related To Rave Culture

During the jazz age the Lindy hop might have been one of the most influential dances of that time. According to the article, "the Lindy hop originated in Harlem, New York" (Smith). Like many other dances this required footwork. For example, "Lindy Hop is a social dance." (What is Lindy hop?). This dance could be performed solo or as a group, which was similar to many other dances of that time. The Lindy hop was danced to Swing most of the time, but a person with coordinated footwork could step to any beat. As stated in the novel, "Daisy and Gatsby Danced the Foxtrot" (Fitzgerald 112). This was a dance that was originated around the Jazz age and may have influenced the Lindy hop.

Spiritual jewelry became very popula. Pendants can represent the wish for a long life for the wearer, in some cultures.

Dance has always been the focal point in which Africans are able to let free through movements of emotion. In this essay I will discuss the history of African Dance and its importance to the African Culture. Also will be discussing the general information of African dance, the different types of African dance and the ones that I like the most. Dance in the African culture is something that cannot be taken advantage of in the African Culture because it holds such a strong meaningful moment at the time of any occasion.

When thinking about Hispanic parties, most people think of piñatas, traditional hollow papier-mâché creations filled with candy. Each child at the party is blindfolded and given a stick to try and break the piñata, spilling the candy onto the ground for all the children to collect (Explore Hispanic Culture, 2012). However, researchers believe this tradition extends back to Mayan times, where clay pots filled with gifts were broken open and considered to be favors from the gods (EHC, 2012).

The rattles are made from very bright and vibrant colors. The rattle is decorated with different colored beads. The process takes multiple days because the beads are tiny and are slowly stitched by hand one at a time. This type of stitching is called peyote stitching. The multiple colored beads please the spirits and are also “beautiful to the human eye when under the effect of the peyote” (Native American Church Style Gourd Rattles). The peyote gourd rattles are made of wood. Half the portion of the gourd is used for the rattle. There is a stick that goes through the rattle and that is covered in buckskin and the colorful beads. The bottom of the stick has tassels hanging from it. The top of the stick has either horse hair or sometimes parrot

A clear tube (properly called a "pipette") is placed to the left of the stuffed animal. This pipette may be an allusion to Native American spiritual traditions involving petroglyphs, called the "Pipette Motif" because of their resemblance to the laboratory tool.

The first artwork, “Turquoise Dream Catchers” done by Cree women was one of the first dream catchers that exhibited this form. Instead of the hoop being a circle it is more of a tear drop shape. The feathers on this dream catcher are also

Two of the most famous styles of jewelry produced were the Squash blossom necklace and the Navajo turquoise inlay rings. The Squash blossom was made from silver and turquoise with the Naja symbol on it. Some of the machinery they used that were given to them by traders. Before, they had to use rough tools for manufacturing jewelry because at the time they did not trade. A couple of the tools that they used were hammers and

Shopping locally helps to preserve the unique culture that is Nantucket. One of the noted local crafts is the Nantucket Lightship Basket, a basket unique to the fishing culture of Nantucket. This native craft has transformed into bracelets that are a true offshoot of this tradition. Nantucket Bracelets is hand-woven from rattan with a clasp made of legally available ivory. Each bracelet has custom scrimshaw, making each one totally unique.

Another area of culture that was greatly affected by the Native Americans is the art. The Native Americans had strikingly beautiful culture and traditions which are visible from the reservation of architecture of tribal facilities and has impacted on other culture. Among the highly rated and valued work of art in the America is the wool Rugs that are woven by the by the tribe in Mexico (Hallowell). Other objects such as turquoise and silver jewelry are expensive and were used by the Native Americans. Crafts work including pottery, bead making, and crafted leather products are highly treasured in the American culture and people keep them in their homes for the purpose of beauty. All these work of art was borrowed from the Native American lifestyles.

This excerpt relates to the present, due to some Native American tribes and other cultures still practice rituals revolving around agriculture, in order to obtain a prosperous harvest according to their beliefs. Furthermore, as evident in the quotation the women performs a dance ritual, in order to make the earth grow and flourish. Not to mention, the act of performing dance rituals connects to the present, due to it is seen in Native American tribes as a way to obtain something from their god, or as a way to thank their god for all the fortunate occurrences in their life.In addition, as mention in the quotation, the act of performing dance rituals have influenced a vast amount of cultures, and Native American tribes, as well as become extremely

Sculptures came in a variety of shapes and sizes. They were often made of wood, metal, cloth, or clay. These sculptures served as personal protection figures, symbols for supernatural powers, and representation of ancestors. Most sculptures were made to represent the human body, but some cultures never carve human faces so it resembled any individual in fear of accusations of witch craft. A great example of one such sculpture is Cango and Zaire.

It can also be made into talismans or amulets, added to spell bags, bottles, or charms, and fashioned into jewelry. In jewelry, the wearer is provided with grounding energy associated with the lower chakras. It can dispel negative emotions by releasing old energy patterns, and transmutes energy blockages into white light. The black variety of obsidian was revered by ancient cultures.

As a commander, I would not intervene with ceremony. We are there to support the tribe and build infrastructure. I would talk to the soldiers in my command and explain to them that the ceremony is important to the Tini culture. I will address the soldiers worries and concerns and inform them that we will no longer go to the ceremony. I let them I have pass this up to higher and this is a State Department issue.

     Like African paintings, poetry, and woodcarvings, sculptures tell a tale and immortalize cultures and beliefs. Different artists have different styles (African Arts Information). Materials and styles differ from village to village. Most sculptors use green wood, copper, tin, zinc alloys, bronze, ivory, or terra cotta, a kind of earth ware. Most sculpture figures are believed to contain ancestor’s spirits. Others represent sacred ideas or events (Fetzer 106). Some objects are said to be magical and believed to have magical powers (African Arts). Africans carve figures, make masks, and decorate articles for ceremonies (Fetzer 106).