Art Journal Page-Tribal

"We evolve at the rateof the tribewe are plugged into."-Carolyn MyersThis quote caught my eye and inspiredthe use of tribal African art designs.The drawing of the sculpture is from an imagein the book "Black Africa" byLaure Meyer. It isthe crowned head of an Oni from the12-15th century in brass & zinc alloy.It is striking because the sculpture hascontour lines carved into the face.The geometric forms are fromPlank Masks, used for familyrituals or funerals.It is interesting that thesegeometric forms also resemblethe forms of other tribal art, such asNative American. Seemsthat the triangleis universal.