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 #:
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 #:
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 #:
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 #:
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 #:
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 #:
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 #:
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 #:
2165
ETHNICITY:
Turkana
ORIGIN:
Kenya
TURKANA HEADREST:
This headrest was carved by the Turkana from Kenya and was used to keep the head elevated when sleeping in order to preserve the elaborately woven coiffures. -
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ITEM #:
2137
ETHNICITY:
Baule
ORIGIN:
Ivory Coast
BAULE SLINGSHOT HANDLE:
The artistry of the Baule carvers is evident in the detail of the carving, and the passion that went into decorating everyday items like this African slingshot handle. -
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Toposa Pipe
ITEM #:
2588
ETHNICITY:
Toposa
ORIGIN:
Southern Sudan
TOPOSA PIPE
The Toposa people who lived in southern Sudan created items like this brass and bone Toposa pipe for the smoking of tobacco.
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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Toposa Smoking Pipe
ITEM #:
2589
ETHNICITY:
Toposa
ORIGIN:
Southern Sudan
TOPOSA PIPE
The Toposa people who lived in southern Sudan created items like this brass and bone Toposa smoking pipe for the smoking of tobacco.
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ITEM #:
2801
ETHNICITY:
Mumuye
ORIGIN:
Nigeria
MUMUYE LAGALAGANA RATTLE:
This Makonde harp, or 5-string zither, comes from Tanzania. -
ITEM #:
55057
ETHNICITY:
Yoruba
ORIGIN:
Nigeria
YORUBA BEADED SASH:
This beaded sash represents the profound spiritual garments worn by Ifa priestesses during sacred ceremonies. -
ITEM #:
2635
ETHNICITY:
Suku
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
SUKU DIVINATION CUP
Suku cups were passed down in a matrilinear succession and generations of use resulted in the shiny old patinas that are the characteristic. -
ITEM #:
5521
ETHNICITY:
Luba
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
LUBA WHISTLE
The traditional Luba whistle, an instrument utilized by the secretive Luba society in the Democratic Republic of Congo. -
ITEM #:
40001
ETHNICITY:
Yoruba
ORIGIN:
Nigeria
YORUBA BEADED CROWN:
The awe-inspiring crowns worn by Yoruba kings in Nigeria are some of the most impressive beaded objects in Africa.
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ITEM #:
5615
ETHNICITY:
Makonde
ORIGIN:
Tanzania
MAKONDE SIMBO STAFF
Adorned with intricately carved figurative heads or figures, a Makonde Simbo Staff was commissioned by Makonde men as a symbol of prestige. -
ITEM #:
2707
ETHNICITY:
Yombe
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
YOMBE PRESTIGE SPOON:
A wonderful Yombe African Spoon, ceremoniously presented to the most hospitable woman of the villiage to distribute rice to fellow villiagers after harvest. -
ITEM #:
1622
ETHNICITY:
Asante
ORIGIN:
Ghana
MANILLA CURRENCY
Each Asante had a personal Asante stool with designs showing social status, gender, and even political affiliation.
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ITEM #:
4598
ETHNICITY:
Chokwe
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo / Angola
CHOKWE SHIELD
The shield showcased here originates from the Chokwe Peoples of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola. -
ITEM #:
1570
ETHNICITY:
Asante
ORIGIN:
Ghana
MANILLA CURRENCY
Each Asante had a personal Asante stool with designs showing social status, gender, and even political affiliation.
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ITEM #:
4599
ETHNICITY:
Luba
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
LUBA KIFWEBE SWORD
The shield showcased here originates from the Luba Peoples of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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ITEM #:
55011
ETHNICITY:
Luba
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
LUBA CARYATID HEADREST:
The Luba Caryatid Headrest is a remarkable object that belonged to the privileged class of the Luba people in earlier times.
