Annick Aisha | Artist
Annick Aisha
Phone: +61 412 809 221
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23.01.2022 Herero Tribe ~ inhabitants much of Namibia, in Southern Africa. This indigenous tribe recognised by their traditional Victorian-Era style of dress. In 1892 German colonists entered Namibia. By 1904 - they declared it German Southwest Africa. The Herero and Namaqua genocidal massacre was the first genocide of the 20th century. Between 1904 and 1908 more than 80% of the Herero population and 50% population were slaughtered, killed by German soldiers.... During this colonial period, the main Herero cultural groups in central Namibia were heavily influenced by western culture. There is still a large majority of Herero peoples (spread in many areas) who maintain isolated as pastoral nomads. The Herero peoples were initially forced to dress and assimilate to German traditions, the colonisers of the land - with the clothing being a symbol of oppression, genocide and slavery. Overtime, the Herero peoples transformed this once dictatorial cultural attire into a new sacred tradition, wearing and making the dresses and adornments themselves ~ for the whole community. Colourful and patterned fabrics were used and it soon became a position of pride, respect and honour to their own peoples. Image URL ~ 1: colinprior.co.uk, 2-4: kwekudee-tripdownmemorylane.blogspot.com, 5: burger-precht.com, 6: exploringafrica.com, 7-9: shot by Jim Naughten. See more
20.01.2022 Hang in there Victoria ~ we are all in this together with light at the end of the tunnel Let’s continue to keep our chins up! Everyone is fighting there own battles during this time ~ it’s hard for everyone and we have to remember to put things into perspective. Sending love and virtual hugs to each and every one of you If anyone needs to talk or needs some cheering up please get in touch
15.01.2022 bottlebrush hakea ~ known for their long blue-green foliage and bright pinkish-red conical shaped flowers. spotted these beauties on my daily stroll around the hood. this added much needed vibrancy to the soul too.
13.01.2022 ...warm and soft natural hues coming through this morning...with the nature world providing insight and resourcefulness...
06.01.2022 protea garden play.
01.01.2022 Wattle Season . . . .... Woke up to reading a heartfelt article about a young person’s cancer journey and just made me once again put things into perspective about life and how I should enjoy it despite lockdown measures. Life is what you make it. Stay safe everyone See more
