I had to be creatively flexible in working with this design concept to create a sense of wild movement - yet still be not too wild looking.
Shown is an actual masquerader and one of my creations of this traditional design:
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
The Zangbeto Masquerader
The Fon people of Benin create massive raffia costumes for the Zangbeto. The Zangbeto is a wild spirit who spins and tumbles in front of an audience of terrified and delighted villagers. Many different and complex styles are created with raffia.
I had to be creatively flexible in working with this design concept to create a sense of wild movement - yet still be not too wild looking.
Shown is an actual masquerader and one of my creations of this traditional design:
I had to be creatively flexible in working with this design concept to create a sense of wild movement - yet still be not too wild looking.
Shown is an actual masquerader and one of my creations of this traditional design:
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