ITEM #:
3546
ETHNICITY:
TIkar
ORIGIN:
Cameroon
TIKAR STOOL:
Within the Tikar community, the stool is more than just a piece of furniture. It's a symbol of power and authority, an emblem of leadership. To the untrained eye, a Tikar stool might seem like a simple seat, but each groove, pattern, and curve carry a weight of significance. -
ITEM #:
3546
ETHNICITY:
TIkar
ORIGIN:
Cameroon
TIKAR STOOL:
Within the Tikar community, the stool is more than just a piece of furniture. It's a symbol of power and authority, an emblem of leadership. To the untrained eye, a Tikar stool might seem like a simple seat, but each groove, pattern, and curve carry a weight of significance.
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ITEM #:
55063
ETHNICITY:
Tuareg
ORIGIN:
West Africa
COPPER BRACELET - WEST AFRICA:
For the Tuareg, jewelry serves multiple functions while remaining aesthetically pleasing. It acts as a form of artistic expression, carries religious and historical significance, and symbolizes wealth. -
ITEM #:
55062
ETHNICITY:
Akan
ORIGIN:
Ghana
AFRICAN BIRD GOLDWEIGHT:
These figurative and abstract weights weren't just tools for trade; they were symbols of prosperity and wisdom proudly displayed by their owners. -
ITEM #:
40082
ETHNICITY:
Various
ORIGIN:
West Africa
BAMILEKE KUOSI SOCIETY ELEPHANT MASK:
These bracelets weren't just accessories; they were treasured forms of currency, precious dowry offerings, and symbols of power and prestige. -
ITEM #: 55011 ETHNICITY: Lobi ORIGIN: Burkina Faso LOBI BRACELET: Introducing the stunning Lobi Bracelet: a captivating arm cuff from the Lobi ethnic group in Burkina Faso.
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ITEM #: 55010 ETHNICITY: Iron Oil Lamp ORIGIN: Mali DOGON IRON OIL LAMP: Introducing the captivating Old Dogon Iron Oil Lamp from the Dogon People of Mali, used in practical and ritualistic functions in households.
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ITEM #: 55002 ETHNICITY: Baule ORIGIN: Cote D'Ivoire BAULE CUFF BRACELET: This articulated cuff bracelet with swirl motifs is a form of currency found among the Baule People.
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ITEM #: 552370 ETHNICITY: Edo ORIGIN: Benin Kingdom BENIN COURT DWARF: Benin Court Dwarfs played a very specific role at the court of Oba in Benin. They were there to cheer up the prince and to speak the truth in a lighthearted way.
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ITEM #: 5595 ETHNICITY: Bamun ORIGIN: Cameroon IGBO COIL CURRENCY: This massive ornate bracelet is a form of currency found among the Bamum (Bamun) people of Cameroon.
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ITEM #:
4032
ETHNICITY:
Mbole
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
MBOLE CURRENCY ANKLET:
This Kusu Boloko currency form, served as pieces of currency in the Congo. They were used for rare, but major transactions.
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ITEM #: 5599 ETHNICITY: Igbo ORIGIN: Southern Nigeria IGBO COIL CURRENCY: The Igbo coil varied in length by the number of coils, thus varying the value of the Igbo coil bracelet.
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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Mfunte Currency Blade
ITEM #:
4020
ETHNICITY:
Mambila
ORIGIN:
Nigeria / Cameroon
MANILLA CURRENCY
The Mfunte currency blade was the most common form of metal currency for the Mambila people in Nigeria and Cameroon.
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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Mfunte Currency Blade
ITEM #:
4020
ETHNICITY:
Mambila
ORIGIN:
Nigeria / Cameroon
MANILLA CURRENCY
The Mfunte currency blade was the most common form of metal currency for the Mambila people in Nigeria and Cameroon.
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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Mfunte Currency Blade
ITEM #:
4019
ETHNICITY:
Mambila
ORIGIN:
Nigeria / Cameroon
MANILLA CURRENCY
The Mfunte currency blade was the most common form of metal currency for the Mambila people in Nigeria and Cameroon.
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ITEM #: 9003 ETHNICITY: Various ORIGIN: West Africa MANILLA CURRENCY The manilla currency bracelet was the most common form of metal currency in West Africa.
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ITEM #:
4029
ETHNICITY:
Mbole
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
MBOLE CURRENCY ANKLET:
This Kusu Boloko currency form, served as pieces of currency in the Congo. They were used for rare, but major transactions.
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ITEM #:
4027
ETHNICITY:
Kusu
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
KUSU BOLOKO CURRENCY:
This kusu boloko currency served as pieces of currency in the Congo. They were used for rare, but major transactions.
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ITEM #:
4040
ETHNICITY:
Mbole
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
MBOLE CURRENCY ANKLET:
This currency anklet, created by the Mbole, served as pieces of currency in the Congo. They were used for rare, but major transactions.
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ITEM #:
2226
ETHNICITY:
Mbole
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
MBOLE CURRENCY ANKLET:
This currency anklet, created by the Mbole, served as pieces of currency in the Congo. They were used for rare, but major transactions.
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ITEM #:
4044
ETHNICITY:
Mbole
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
MBOLE CURRENCY ANKLET:
This currency anklet, created by the Mbole, served as pieces of currency in the Congo. They were used for rare, but major transactions.
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