THE ADAPTATION OF SELECTED DECORATIVE MOTIFS USED IN DURBAF RELATED OBJECTS FOR PAINTING

📄 Project Abstract

Decorative motifs and forms found in objects used in durbar show form the inspiration and indeed the basis for the conduct of this study. Some of these beautiful decorative motifs, which may be found in use in the arts of other cultural groups in Nigeria and around Africa, consist of various kinds of circles, chevrons, zigzags, spirals, and the famous dagi, (feline paw) popularly known as the northern knot. Durbar displays a very rich collection of costumes worn by participants such as the Royal fathers, the Knights and the chiefs. Others include stewards, musicians and warriors. All of these participants serve different functions and possess distinctive costumes that identify them from each other. So also are horses adorned with beautiful costumes of captivating grandeur befitting the status of the rider. It is observed that some artists ventured into research on traditional forms and motifs from various sources but did not specifically focus attention on durbar decorative motifs for ...