Book research into scarification and Maori tribe- Editorial look

The scars on this body is on a woman, mens scars seem to wear off after a few days. However women from
Karo in South-west Ethiopia having scarification done so it permanent. The reason for them having it done
is so that it indicates there age and status.
(Page 134)

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This image is of a women from Nuba, in Sudan her scars show us that she has at least one child.
(Page 135) 

This is a Tabwa women, which is now a Zaire women. Here scars symbolize fertility.
Down the centre of her back, the scars are in the shape of tear-drops this is arranged for them to look like
that because it is traditional. (page 137)

This image is from the 'Colonial period c. 1925.' This women is now a Chad, Her cuts are so deep because
 it was a repeated incision. (Page 136)

This image is an image of the Maori tribe chief, The tattoo's are a  rank of ceremony that
took place in Turangawaewae in 1977. (Page 99) 

This is a craving which was made in 1842, This is a famous statue because special tools were
used to make it. The used metal tools which gave the statue a bigger 'creative freedom' which tools made from
stone wouldn't have. (Page 98)

Scarification around the eyes and temples of the head are done because, they believe that it relieves
headaches and improves eye sight. The head peace this man is wearing is made from clay. He is wearing feathers which indicates that it is a special occasion because the only wear feathers on special occasions. This man is from the Bumi tribe.  (Page 129)

This women is form Nigeria, Nigerian's are very proud of the scars. Whilst having there scars,
they go through a lot of pain. This women's scars indicate her femininity which then make them ' attractive and desirable.' (Page 133)
Images are from- the book- 'Decorated Skin- A world Survey of body art, Karl Groning Thames & Hudson.'

Book research...Africa Adorned Angela Fisher...

Treasures of Benin:

The image of this mask is called Benin Ivories. The mask has been represented exquisitely for four centuries. The masks were carried out by patronage of the Oba. A few masks were made especially for him. One of the most famous masks is the ivory belt mask. The meaning behind the masks is that the marks on the top of the head represent an early stage of Benin art. It was the style of tiaras in the head, and they were an art before the European contract. It was also a Portuguese influence; it showed curves after the 16^th centaury.

            The mask supposedly belonged to King Eslgie. It is said that he most likely portrayed his mother and that he wore the mask during the commemorative rites which was after her death. Nowadays Oba wears 5-6 masks a replicas of the masks during the ceremonies.

I really like this image, because it is different to from all the other cultures have looked at.
I like this image because the have paled her face down and enhanced the whiteness around her eyes
and them there are spots of gold around the nose and eye area.  

A show of wealth:
The tribe Dinka, often wear old glass beads such as ivory the necklace is a wedding necklace, and it
represent's wealth of the 'Bridegroom's family' sometimes the groom does not have enough strands but he will
have to them for the his family to wear at the wedding. 

Patterns of identity:
The Tospa tribe, it is there tradition is to have lower teeth extracted, this is to make the teeth and the
upper jaw produce unnaturally. The reason for them doing this is so that they resemble a cow. 

Samburu Vanity:
Samburu girls are meant to wear a lot of loose beads. The beads are given to the girls as a gift
from there admirers. By the age15/16 the girls should have enough beads around there neck to get
an invite of proposal of marriage. Samburu men believe that if women don't have enough beads unless there chins are supported by them. 

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Akan Wealth: 

Image 1: 
 Akan fashion was based on wearing brozne and gold necklaces. The blue part incorporating glass beads which have been imported from Holland, in the 19th century. 
Image 2: 
Baoule Brass beads are made from fine wax, waxed threads they can be very detailed they also tend to have geometric shapes on them. The Baoule beads are well associated with history and culture with in the Asante, they were also influenced by the angular design which comes from North Africa. 
Image 3: 
 The Akan necklace is very expensive this is because they are made from glass beads which have come from the venetian origin. They are made from brass pendants and bells and they also have gold nuggets as the centrepiece of the necklace. 

Proud Mothers:
This image is of a women, watching her son prepare to go off to become a warrior.
 All women shave there heads, they do this also to attract attention to the colourful jewellery on
their heads. Each women shave's there own head. The collar around her neck is made from beads, threads and wire which is spaced with strips of a cow-hide.

The blue bead's is a symbol that the women are married. only married women are allowed to wear them. They
are called married "Nborro 'Massi say that Blue beads are 'God' as they are the colour
of the sky he inhabits. The green beads are 'Vegetarian after rainfall the symbol of peace.' The long beaded ear flaps are also a symbol of a married Massi women, men say that women should never
be seen without them.

 Fisher,A- Africa Adorned

Rodarte research....

In this video they talk about the preparation for the shows and how they came about the idea's for it. It was said that the look they were going for was East LA gang girls and a rougher sort of beauty. They used beautiful clothes which they kept wanting to ruin to make it try and look ugly. 

Quick take Rodarte Kate and Laura are seen more as 'Artist then fashion designers' because there work is so much more different, for example the way they create there clothes they layer materials  and clothes together with different colours. The whole point of having Quick-take Rodarte is so that people can have an insight on the current work in the galleries.  

These images are examples of what the Rodarte patterns looked like down the arms, these images have helped me come up with shapes and patterns that I could use for my look. I like how some of the shapes actually fit's in the with the part of the arm they are on. For example the part around her wrist looks like bracelet going around her wrist (last image right hand side.)

                    Line L Published May 14, 2010 [online] [Viewed 29th October 2012}

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                         http://www.lilisfashion.com/blog/category/catwalk-favourites/page/3/


Laura and Kate (sister's) create the Rodarte look, the theme behind it was gothic and black. Which they had been inspired by "Death Valley and mangled and tattered." On the catwalk, there was black sand on the floor and different fragrances, when the models first appeared on the set it looked as if they were coming out of a silver looking cave.

Fashionologie September 15, 2009 [Online] [Viewed 29th October 2012]

Available from:

http://www.fashionologie.com/Rodarte-Inspired-Death-Valley-Vultures-Go-Goth-Tribal-Warrior-Spring-2010-5009728

Patterns and texture's....

This statue has a lot of patterns on it, i have the images below this are a
close up of patterns which i could use on my models. 

The shape's and pattern on here have given me idea's to  what do
draw on my face template as they are an inspiration from
the African tribe. 

As i am going to use a feather headpiece, I saw feathers on the  statue too
I took these images so that it would help me draw the feathers as templates.

Here are more patterns that i could use on my models.

All these images that i have taken are an inspiration and have given
me a lot of ideas of what i could draw on my models.

A close up of the image underneath

I really like the patterns on this wood, it reminds me of patterns
of scarification.  

African tribes culture- British Museum & Somerset House....

These were used for fighting, they are called 'Taiaha'. When visitors came to country
they would greet them by a male member going to approach the visitor and swing the Taiaha at
them. It's said the 'they must pick up  a small dart twig before the visitors moves forward, this is done
to show the visitor that there is a challenge but they come in peace.'
ref- British Museum. 

This is a feather cloak,  they can be used in a lot of different ways. Some
people used them only for 'ceremonial occasions' They can also be seen as a
cultural treasures as they are normally worn buy the family of the maker, or people borrow
them of the maker. Every time the cloaks are worn it 'Enhances prestige of the wearer.' 

The patterns drawn on the face have given me more ideas of patterns
that i could use on my model.

I like the big ear lobes in this image because the model
that i am going to be using has screechers in his ears and
i am going to focus on making them look quite big with accessories.

These sticks are used for fishing, the most valued fish is tuna (Bonito)
They also catch dolphins they use the dolphins for there meat and there teeth as there
teeth are used as money.

I like the shapes and patterns that have been use on these little statue's.

These masks are used as an inspiration of colour and shapes that i could create
on my model.

Here are more masks.

I really like this mask, as it uses a lot of bright colour's and also
has a lot of strong patterns on it that could be used on my models.

Here is some Jewelry that they would wear. The beads are 'Money-beads' they are made from
grinding and drilling pieces of clam shell. They are more expensive depending on the type of shell u
used for example red has more value. These necklaces are used to 'resolve disputes and to seal agreements'

These are accessorizes, I like the shapes and patterns and colours used to create them. 

I think this image references how some tribes pierce there ears and have a whole in them. I like how there are white patterns going around it's face. 

I love how the statue has been dressed up with accessorizes and also is wearing a massive necklace around its neck.  

These were the handbags that were used, I love the shapes that are on them they look like they have been woven. All the shapes are squares, triangles, and they are all checked.

I really love  this sculpture it is made up from bottle lids, I love the shape it has created and the use of colour makes some parts shinier then other parts. 

Mask's which have different types of faces for example the lips and eye shapes, the patterns on there heads are all different. 

' Les Femmes Peul' made by Gerard Quenum Republic of Benim, 2007
' This sculpture is part of an ancient tradition of mother and child figures made by many African people.
It suggests the notion of a "mother of society", in which the smaller figure may represent an
entire people. It is both a memorial to the resilience and achievements
of the pastoralist Peul (Fulani) people, and also to the
suffering they have endured, in recent  wars and conflicts.'- British Museum.

These knives were seen as weapons. It was the African origin of throwing knives it suggested great wealth and significance.  However some knives have been designed us as a weapon in offense where as the other knives have been made for the context of ritual ceremonial and non-utilitarian role. The meaning behind throwing the knives, is that the knives are a very personal possession they can be referred by there owners. For example the main blade can be seen as the head our mouth and the shoulders and arms are the subsidiary blade. 

Pots which have patterns engraved inside them.

I really like these image because they are they are a model of what the young girl have to wear, the necklace represent  the admires the girl has, once they touch the top of her neck she is allowed 
to get proposed too.

Simon and Kiki in abandoned house Kolanskop, Namibia, 2011

Agyness Deyn, Simon and Kiki in sandstorm. Fashion: Valentino Kolmanskop, Namibia, 2011.
This image and the image above has given me an inspiration for clothing and the accessorizes used. The necklace and hairband he is wearing.