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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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ISBN #: 8874396074 PUBLISHER: 5 Continents PAPERBACK: 168 Pages KOTA: VISIONS OF AFRICA Immerse yourself in the splendor of Kota ancestral art with "Kota: Visions of Africa". Perfect for admirers and scholars of African creativity, this book serves as a beacon of cultural reverence and scholarly depth for collections across the globe. Make it a centerpiece of your array by welcoming it into your trove today.
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ITEM #: 5505 ETHNICITY: Makonde ORIGIN: Tanzania MAKONDE FIGURE: This unique art form, encompassing household objects, figures, and masks, originated in the Makonde plateau.
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ITEM #:
2534
ETHNICITY:
Yoruba
ORIGIN:
Nigeria
YORUBA IBEJI FIGURE
Ibeji are carved to represent a deceased child and must be cared for by the mother to appease the soul of that child. -
ITEM #:
2510
ETHNICITY:
Yoruba
ORIGIN:
Nigeria
YORUBA IBEJI FIGURE
Ibeji are carved to represent a deceased child and must be cared for by the mother to appease the soul of that child.
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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 #:
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 #:
55007
ETHNICITY:
Baga
ORIGIN:
Guinea
BAGA D'MBA FIGURE:
Baga figures, whether male or female, symbolize deities that held both positive and negative influences on the community's life. -
ITEM #:
3567
ETHNICITY:
Lulua
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of COngo
LULUA FERTILITY FIGURE:
The intricate markings that grace the Lulua Maternity Figure are not merely decorative; they unveil a story woven into every curve and line. -
ITEM #:
5598
ETHNICITY:
Tabwa
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
TABWA MPUNDU FERTILITY DOLL:
Tabwa Mpundu dolls are associated with Tabwa fertility rituals. As in this case, they are usually half-torso wooden dolls carved with a zoomorphic upper body on a long finial base. -
ITEM #:
2676
ETHNICITY:
Yombe
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
YOMBE MATERNITY FIGURE:
A classic theme in Yombé art, this Yombe Maternity sculpture is an enduring Madonna icon of the Kongos and important part of their culture. -
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 #: 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.
