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In this week's session, 1st graders learned about a tribe of people living in South Africa- the Ndebele. This group of people is known for the bold geometric designs painted on the outsides of their houses. Students learned that the tradition of painted houses began as a way for people to communicate- each design had a specific meaning. Also, we learned that the women of the tribe are responsible for the painting, and the craft is passed down from mother to daughter. The society places a great deal of emphasis on the quality of the painting, and a women's success as a wife is judged by the exterior of her home. We enjoyed this video, which gives a glimpse into life in the Ndebele tribe and shows the beautifully crafted art. And here are some of our own Ndebele-style houses! Students began by drawing geometric designs and coloring them with the traditional colors of blue, red, yellow, green, brown, and black. Next we stapled them into a cylinder and glued the roof on top. If students had time, they could fringe the edges of the roof to resemble straw.
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