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African Heraldry

Title: African Heraldry: Symbolism, Identity, and Tradition Introduction Heraldry, often associated with European knights and nobility, is the practice of designing, displaying, and recording coats of arms and heraldic badges. While the European tradition has been extensively documented, Africa too boasts a rich heraldic heritage that has developed independently and intricately across its many cultures and civilizations. African heraldry reflects the continent’s diversity, history, and identity. This essay explores the multifaceted world of African heraldry, including indigenous systems of symbolic representation, the evolution of heraldic practices during and after colonialism, and the continued relevance of heraldry in modern African societies....

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