Il libro esplora la percezione dei colori tra gli antenati Luba di Kamina, dove il nero è associato a sfortuna e lutto, mentre il bianco simboleggia felicità e valore. Nei momenti di lutto, i Luba indossano abiti scuri e di minor valore, riflettendo queste credenze culturali.
Blackness of black people as an image of evil in the luba community of kamina
The book explores the cultural significance of color among the Luba de Kamina ancestors, highlighting how black is associated with misfortune and mourning, while white symbolizes happiness and value. It examines the practice of wearing dark, often dirty clothing during periods of grief, reflecting deeper societal beliefs about color and its emotional implications. Through this lens, the narrative delves into themes of value, loss, and cultural identity.
Die Luba de Kamina verbinden die Farbe Schwarz mit Unglück und Trauer, während Weiß für Glück und Wert steht. In Trauerzeiten bevorzugen sie schmutzige, dunkle Kleidung. Diese kulturellen Farbassoziationen reflektieren tiefere Bedeutungen in ihrem Leben und ihrer Tradition.
A obra explora a dualidade simbólica das cores entre os Luba de Kamina, onde o preto é associado ao mal e infortúnio, enquanto o branco representa felicidade e valor. Em momentos de luto, a preferência recai sobre roupas escuras e de menor valor, refletindo essa complexa relação cultural.