African Arts & Crafts Expo: Celebrating Nigerian and International Creativity
Every year, the NCAC (National Council for Arts and Culture) organizes the African Arts and Crafts Expo. It is fascinating and elaborates on the ingenuity of Nigerian and other countries' arts and crafts. It establishes a precedent since local and foreign participants, tourists, media outlets, art vendors, and so on are all pleased to obtain new knowledge and ideas from it and are looking forward to next year's event.
Origins and History of African Arts
Ancient African artworks were developed in the Sahara six thousand years ago. Creativity, portraying nature, both abstract and real arts, has a strong influence on the entire African population. These arts are created by the cultures and backgrounds of south craft producers and north Egyptians.
They created historical statues, monuments, and pyramids to adorn Sudanese sites and memories.
Around the year 1000 AD, the work of the Igbo Ukwu and Ile Ife complicated art. The Igbo Ukwu crafted metal and clay, whereas the Ile Ife crafted bronze, brass, ivory, and costly stones. These works of art served as status symbols for powerful people and were occasionally associated with royalty.
African Traditional Art
Westerners are primarily familiar with "traditional African art." Wooden masks are an important aspect of traditional art, and the most of them are from West African countries. These masks are used at ceremonies and are designed to resemble people, animals, or mythical entities. West African traditional art is frequently vibrant. Wooden masks and figurines are frequently embellished with plant fibers, stones, gems, pearls, animal hair, and paint.
These celebrations are spectacular and enjoyable for all. As a result, people from other countries should plan a trip to the forthcoming African Arts and Crafts Expo for their families. They might delight their loved ones by sending them money to attend this event.