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What are the specialties in Africa?

1, African woodcarving

African woodcarving mainly refers to the carving in tropical Africa. West African sculpture is mainly traditional national woodcarving. There are figurines and masks. The hot tropical climate is easy to destroy wood carvings, so ancient wood carvings can't be preserved at all. Wood carving has a long history, ancient traditions and mysterious and charming brilliance.

2. African mask

Masks have a long history in Africa. In South Africa's prehistoric rock paintings, women dancing in masks can be found. The masks with the richest shapes and the strongest artistic expression are mainly concentrated in sub-Saharan West Africa and Central Africa.

3. Kenyan coffee

Most Kenyan coffee grows at the altitude of 1500-2 100 meters, and is harvested twice a year. Kenya coffee has the multi-level taste and acidity of fruit juice, perfect grapefruit and wine flavor, moderate alcohol content, and is a favorite item of many coffee industry people.

4. South African diamonds

Diamonds seem to be people's first impression of world-famous South Africa. The story of South African diamonds can be traced back to 1870.

5. African drum

African drum originated from West African tribes and belongs to the traditional musical instruments of indigenous peoples. Generally, it is hung around the neck, playing while walking, not playing on the ground. The most special thing is that this instrument must be struck by hand, with one hand adjusting the pitch and the other hand striking the rhythm.