A Living Tradition
Imigongo is one of Rwanda's most distinctive art forms, dating back to the Kingdom of Gisaka in the 15th century. Created from a mixture of cow dung and ash, then painted with natural earth pigments, these geometric patterns tell stories of community, nature, and identity...
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