List five animal symbols (totems) and explain why they are used in African sculpture. .

Only few candidates attempted this question and their performance was poor. Majority of them had no idea of animal symbols or why they were used in African sculpture. Only a few of them listed correctly five animal symbols and also explained why they were used in African sculpture as follows:
Eagle - used as a symbol of strength Dove - used because it signifies perfect peace Elephant - Signifies wealth and abundance Lion - Signifies power and 'authority