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Rwanda Art, Rwandan Culture, Son Of The King, Africa Pattern, Africa Art Design, Abstract Motifs, African Artwork, Africa Art, Ethnic Design

Imigongo paintings are a truly indigenous Rwandan art form. Imigongo were originally created and developed by Kakira, the son of the king in the Kibungo region in the east of Rwanda near the Tanzanian border, who used them to decorate the interior of his dwelling. Simple, classic abstract motifs and stark, modern colors characterize the…

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