What If: Buddhism spread & flourished in Africa, would it lead to a new type of Thangka art?

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A thangka painting depicts a fierce blue deity with flaming red hair and a skull crown, holding a trident-like object in one hand and a crystal ball in the other, surrounded by an aura of fire. The deity is depicted in a dynamic, dancing pose, with bared fangs and red eyes, adorned with gold necklaces, bracelets, and anklets, and wearing an ornate skirt. The central figure is positioned on a red lotus platform with golden accents, against a background of swirling orange and red flames. Around the central deity, there is a dark, patterned background with several smaller, seated Buddha figures with halos, some holding ritual objects and dressed in robes, appearing in various positions on lotuses or other platforms, with golden or fiery auras. The overall style is reminiscent of traditional Tibetan Buddhist art, characterized by vibrant colors, intricate details, and symbolic imagery.