In Rwanda, there’s an awesome art style called imigongo (say “ee-mee-gohn-goh”). It’s been around for hundreds of years. And guess what? It’s made using cow poop! Artists mixed the poop with clay and ash to stop the smell and germs — phew! They swirled it into bold, geometric patterns like zigzags, spirals and diamonds. After it dried, they painted the design with colors made from nature, like red dirt, white chalk and black ash. The result was a striking piece of art! 

Today artists still make imigongo art. It’s prized for being a special part of Rwandan culture! But put away your cows, Explorers! In this activity, you’ll create your own funky, joyful design inspired by imigongo — just using tape and paint, not poop!