That looks really sharp. What medium(s) did you use?

African art may be my least favourite. It's so primitive, and didn't make any significant progression like the rest of the world's art, or so I observed from the huge Indianapolis Museum's exhibit.

It's done completely in acrylic paint. :)

I will admit that African art isn't my favorite cultural work, but there are some things I really, really like - it's a massive continent and a whole lot of people - there are so many variations. Some of the tribes produce really stunning things. A lot of places haven't changed nearly so much as the rest of the world yet, so it's not surprising a lot of the art is the way it has always been. But the contemporary work in some places has changed immensely! :)

thats awesome

wow, just wow

This is gorgeous.

Squee~

I feel so loved right now, it's not even worth being sarcastic.

Also, only spotted hyenas have the gender confusion. Females of the striped and brown specie of hyenas don't have the enlarged clitoris.

Another random fact. There were no spotted hyenas on Noa's Ark, according to the Bible. Spotties were considered gender shifters or hermaphrodites, and thusly, an abomination to God.

They got the abomination part half right with a certain hyena...

Those are some neat little tidbits of information.

Aye, aye.

There's still the sexual hierarchy among hyena species. Females spotties are on top of everything. Males submit to them, but dominate over striped hyenas and striped hyenas dominate over brown hyenas.

another proof of intolerance in the vatican though >__<; poor spotties.

Another reason to laugh at religion in general.

Yeah, we've got a bad rep. Look at The Lion King, we're portrayed as mumbling numb-skulls that only want to eat.

True, spotties have the strongest jaws and digestive systems of any mammals, but, hey, are we really that bad?

well, I like hyenas :P very gentle parents and strong x> and I luv their sounds ;P

Yup, yup.

Well, sometimes, the cubs are killed by the birth-mother's sister. I believe it's from jealousy. But, yes, hyenas are very gentle and playful in nature. Not vicious monsters, like in movies. Packs are very, very social. Like, someone could write a book on hyena sociology.

Only crocuta crocutamake the "laugh" as heard in The Lion King. This "laugh" is usually an expression of fear or an attempt to scare away predators.

oô yosh. Seems like I speak with a pro :3 always good to know!

Heheh~ ^^;

I'm no pro in the subject. I just know what I've studied on hyenas. Though, I admit, I've wanted to do more research on them.

As in, actually going to Africa and living with hyenas. It's entirely possible if they accept you into the clan.

I saw a really neat show on animal planet (I think it was called 'Wild' and they had a man who was accepted into the clan while filming. Really incredible, he could touch and scratch the wild hyenas, sleep next to them and follow them on foot when they did patrols. What an amazing experience he must have had!

Now, he's what I call "Luckier than a Leprechaun with a horseshoe, rabbit's foot, and anything else that makes one seem more lucky." ... I don't really say that, but you get the point.

I really, really, really envy that man. He's doing something I've only dreamed of. Makes me wonder if I'll really make it to Africa one day.

I haven't been this not sarcastic for a while.

Wow! I did not know that.

I love the stylized look of this, especially the shapes in their fur. Great colors, too!

Those would make awesome tattoos.

that just blows my mind 0.0

so beautiful! especially the middle one, so elegant!

Wow, very cool. =D Hyena was my previous spirit totem.

Very neat! I never thought about that with 'yenas. Guess I can't say foxes are the only ones that really seem to X3

Lovely lovely work! I love the style. ^^

beautiful! ^.^

Gorgeous work and concept.. you've emulated the style quite well.

i dig the colors in this :D

I really like this. The use of warm (hot colors) such as orange yellow and red give it a visually enjoyable feel to the eye, and the greys make it connect well together.

The idea of using african art as the idea for the style was also an unique but good idea, as simplistic as it may seem, also complex and discerning.

Awesome!

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Thank you! :)

This is just gorgeous. One of my fave pieces from the totem deck so far.

Thank you! :) I really enjoyed working on it!

gah, I thought I'd replied about this already. Awesome piece. Love the imagery and the design. I think it connects with your symbolism well =)

This is absolutely beautiful, I love how you used a primative art style but integrated the facial structures of the real animals they are supposed to be :3

Thank you. :)