Tingatinga painting

Build a bright animal scene by filling flat enamel colour into outlined shapes (zebras, elephants, birds) against a bold single-colour background, one stroke at a time.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of Tanzania. Animals are partners in this tradition; good care and local rules always come first.

Origins

A living tradition passed from person to person; it is not tied to a single dated origin. It belongs to the cultural world of Africa: Great Lakes and Indian Ocean.