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Post by Host Sarah on Jul 5, 2010 20:01:20 GMT -5
This is where you will be posting each of your contributions to the necklace and the explanation of the signifiance of your item\symbol. Remember that all tribe members must post "I am a proud member of (insert tribe name)" before their points can count. If a tribe member fails to do so before the 24 hour mark, their points will be taken out from the total of the whole tribe. Rules: You may make the necklace image larger to fit certain items that are going to be added. ALSO, make sure that one tribe member posts the final submition in this thread to finalize that you have in fact, finished the challenge. Take in account the three categories and the bonus points. Goodluck and have fun!!! Tribal Council should be posted shortly after the results are posted. CHALLENGE DEADLINE: TUESDAY JULY 6th, 9pm EST!!
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Post by Matty Whitmore on Jul 5, 2010 22:54:35 GMT -5
I'll start lol. This is an african tribal ring. Looks are a very big part in the African culture. Much emphisas is placed on what you are wearing because it helps determine your rank within the society. This ring also contains 8 symbols. Each symbol represents a part of african life and rights of passage. The symbols are: Clay pot, The moon and stars, Drum, A symbol for God, A Saying "Love does not get lost on its way home", Shield, Ox Horns, and Mielie. -The Clay Pot represents the home life with food and warmth. -The moon and stars represent the feminine aspect of life. -The drum represents communication. - The God is the belife that there is a God and he is all knowing. -The saying is the main saying of love between each individual and its people. -The Shield is a symbol of protection -The Ox horn is a symbol of a tribes warriors. -The Mielie is a symbol of growth and nuturing. Okay thats mine. I'm just throwing a suggustion out there let me know what you think. There are 8 symbols on the ring. What if everyone else gets an item representing the symbol or what the symbol represents because the symbols pretty much define african culture. We can all have an aspect of it and the ring could bring it all together.....Let me know just a suggustion ;D
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Post by Matty Whitmore on Jul 5, 2010 23:25:42 GMT -5
I am a proud member of Mula Mula
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Post by Brett Clouser on Jul 6, 2010 3:28:08 GMT -5
So Matty, you are saying we each pick a symbol for each of the things on the ring and talk about it. Sorry but this challenge is kinda confusing ahha
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Post by todd on Jul 6, 2010 7:16:56 GMT -5
No thats Matty's contribution and his explanation for why he chose it. Just so happen it had 8 symbols ;D
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Post by Boston Rob Mariano on Jul 6, 2010 10:25:56 GMT -5
I'll go Next This is a Lion Charm in Africa the lions are Consider to be the king of the jungle and it's no reason why. they get to be about 250 pounds and are really fast so watch out.
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Post by Boston Rob Mariano on Jul 6, 2010 10:26:23 GMT -5
I am a proud member of Mula Mula
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Post by Matty Whitmore on Jul 6, 2010 12:02:41 GMT -5
So Matty, you are saying we each pick a symbol for each of the things on the ring and talk about it. Sorry but this challenge is kinda confusing ahha Not the symbol itself but like one person could get something representing food and warmth, someone could find something representing protection, communication ect
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Post by Brett Clouser on Jul 6, 2010 12:56:00 GMT -5
This is the Denkyem Charm. Denkyem is also referred to as a Crocodile. In Africa, the Denkyem is a symbol of adaptability. This signifies the ability to adjust oneself to all forms of conditions and situations in life
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Post by Brett Clouser on Jul 6, 2010 12:56:20 GMT -5
I am a proud member of Mula Mula!
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Post by Russell Hantz on Jul 6, 2010 13:47:35 GMT -5
Mandala of African symbols in turquoise ~ magnet Throughout the gardens, the manhole covers are these gorgeous mandalas created utilizing the symbols of the featured garden. it represents life of gardens and its a very important symbol for africa
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Post by Russell Hantz on Jul 6, 2010 13:47:59 GMT -5
I am a proud member of Mula Mula!
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Post by Host Sarah on Jul 6, 2010 13:50:25 GMT -5
A Friendly reminder that once everyone has posted their contributions, one person is responsible for posting the finished product of your tribes necklace. Which would consist of your items and symbols.
Remember to make it pretty <3
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Post by Brett Clouser on Jul 6, 2010 14:16:42 GMT -5
Anyone really good at photoshop???
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Post by Russell Hantz on Jul 6, 2010 14:35:25 GMT -5
I sucked at photosphop
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