2019 Oscar- Marvel Studios'; superhero film Black Panther emerged victorious Sunday’s Oscars with three awards.

They were for best costume design - which saw Ruth E Carter make history as the first African-American winner - best production design, and lastly best original score.

But what inspired the afro-futuristic styles seen in the film?

A quick look reveals that the film has drawn inspiration from several ethnic groups from across Africa. Here are some of them:

The Himba

The Himba people in Namibia are famous for their locked hairstyles, which they achieve by applying a mix of animal fat, ash and ground ochre, a stone found locally.

Some of the women elders in Black Panther wear a similar style:

The Basotho

In the film, the mountain-dwelling warrior tribe protecting Wakanda';s border sport blankets very similar to those of the Basotho:

Dahomey Amazons

Dora Milaje, the all-female military group in charge of protecting the royal house, could also have real-life inspiration.

Some people have pointed out their resemblance to the Dahomey Amazons, who in the 19th Century protected the Kingdom of Dahomey, in what is the Republic of Benin today:

The Igbo

Large Mgbedike masks are sometimes worn during Igbo ceremonies, in south-eastern Nigeria.

Viewers familiar with the Igbo cultural practice say a mask worn by one of the main characters is inspired by the West African original: