Art & Culture
Because of its unique and famous natural heritage, it tends to be forgotten that Tanzania is also rich in culture both past and present. Many historical sites such as Kondoa show that Tanzanians have always enjoyed art.
Today, Tanzanian art is found in many forms and is of great interest to tourists who wish to bring home an original well priced souvenir.
Today, Tanzanian art is found in many forms and is of great interest to tourists who wish to bring home an original well priced souvenir.
Painting
Since the first paintings, in the 60s, of E.S Tingatinga, a great school of painting has developed to produce some real artists whose works of increasingly diverse styles are now exhibited across the World.
Beautiful paintings of good quality can be found for reasonable prices.
Beautiful paintings of good quality can be found for reasonable prices.
SCULPTURE
The Makonde sculpture tradition is very old.
Initially, these sculptures were designed to portray families and demons but have evolved to respond to the "European" commissions and to deal with numerous various subjects.
Initially, these sculptures were designed to portray families and demons but have evolved to respond to the "European" commissions and to deal with numerous various subjects.
The Maasai ART
The great Maasai culture expresses itself in well-known ways: shields, spears, necklaces, bracelets ... some items are true works of art.
It's also an occasion to make friendly acquaintances in the shops and stalls.
It's also an occasion to make friendly acquaintances in the shops and stalls.
