Sub-Saharan Africa and the Blank Panther pt. 2

Discover Sub-Saharan Africa's rich cultures and traditions, as seen in The Black Panther!

The Tribes of Wakanda How many different tribes could you spot in the video? The Border Tribe -> the real life Besotho Tribe The Besotho Tribe In several scenes, W'Kabi and the Border tribe are shown wearing Basotho blankets around their necks. These blankets are based on the Basotho people. The Basothos are a Bantu-speaking people in South Africa who are often referred to as "The Kingdom in the Sky" or "The Switzerland of southern Africa" because of the rugged mountainous terrain.No matter what the season, both men and women wear the wool Basotho blanket as a cloak. It's the careful selection of color and pattern that allows for individual expression. The Besotho tribe is located where in Sub-Saharan Africa? The Sahara Desert Kenya South Africa Wakanda Check out these guys! Yes, those are their for real mouths. "The River Tribe" in Wakanda -> real life Mursi and Surma lip plates Lip plates or disks are a form of ceremonial body modification. They're usually round and made from clay or wood. They're inserted into a pierced hole in either the upper or lower lip or both, thereby stretching it. It looks extremely painful to me. But I'm sure, once you get used to it, it's fineWhile many cultures use them they're best known by the Surma and Mursi tribes in Ethiopia. Traditionally women wear the lip plates but Wakanda has men and women wearing them. Even though lip plates are common in many African cultures, they are best known in what country? Kenya Wakanda Ethiopia South Africa The Mining Tribe In real life, the Himba people. The Himba live in the Namibian Desert and are known for applying a red ochre paste, known as "otjize", to their skin. It's made by pounding the ochre stone (Hematite) into small pieces. The pieces are mixed with butter, slightly heated by means of smoke and applied to the skin.It has a practical purpose since it cleanses the skin without water and also provides some protection from insects and the sun. Water is scarce and this provides some help during droughts. Why do the Himba people cover themselves in a red clay mixture? to help protect them from the sun and insects They like the way it looks The Dora Milaje (Wakanda Warriors) Real life Maasai Tribe The Maasai tribe, an ethnic group native to Kenya and Tanzania were one of the influences for the type of costume worn by the Dora Milaje female warriors, who are protectors of Black Panther and his royal family.Maasai women seen here are known for wearing shuka, or red sheets surrounded by beaded jewelry. Where is the Maasai tribe native to? South Africa Kenya and Tanzania Wakanda Zulu Headdresses In Wakanda, the queen serves some looks in her royal outfits. There are several scenes of her wearing what in real life is called, a Zulu headdress from South Africa.The Zulu headdresses are traditionally worn by married women for ceremonial celebrations. Today, this type of hat has been adopted as part of "traditional" Zulu dress ensembles and is worn almost exclusively during ceremonial events and pageants. Where are Zulu headdresses from? Ethiopia Zimbabwe South Africa Igbo Masks In one scene Erik Killmonger wears a mask in the style of the several people. The most prominent design inspiration is the masculine and aggressive masks of the Igbo people of Nigeria. The masks, known as Mgbedike, are distinguished by the large size and bold masculine features. They are used in Igbo rituals and are designed to contrast the female dancers with their more feminine beauty. Where are the Igbo masks from? Nigeria Wakanda South Africa Where on the map are they from? Using the information from the pictures above, place the tribe or costume on the map according to where they are from.Here's what you need to label: Besotho TribeSurma and Mursi TribesHimba TribeMaasai TribeZulu HeaddressesIgbo Masks Besotho Tribe Surma and Mursi Tribe Himba Tribe Maasai Tribe Igbo masks Zulu Headdresses To mark a word click its first letter then click its last. SOUTHAFRICA ETHIOPIA NIGERIA NAMIBIA BESOTHO CULTURE WARRIOR MAASAI AFRICA KENYA TRIBE BANTU HIMBA ZULU IGBO