• Baule ITEM #: 5699 ETHNICITY: Baule ORIGIN: Cote D'Ivoire BAULE MBRA MONKEY MASK: This Baule Mbra Monkey Mask is more popularly known as Gbekre, from the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire.
  • Lega ITEM #: 40081 ETHNICITY: Lega ORIGIN: Democratic Republic of Congo LEGA LUKWAKONGO MASK: This Lega Lukwakongo mask is part of the one of the five Bwami initiation objects subtypes, (divided up into five sub-types according to material, size, and form) the others are: kayamba, idiom, muminia and lukungu.
  • Tikar 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.
  • Ogoni ITEM #: 3591 ETHNICITY: Ogoni ORIGIN: Eastern Niger Delta OGONI ELU MASK: The Ogoni Eli mask was used to narrate tales of lore with its iconic hinged jaw that rattles with motion.
  • Bambara ITEM #: 4021 ETHNICITY: Bamana ORIGIN: Mali BAMANA KORE MASK: Authentic Bamana Kore Mask—an emblem of enlightenment and tradition. Heralding from the highest societies of Bamana initiation, this mask symbolizes the mystic union with divine power enveloped in a cycle of reincarnation.
  • Tuareg 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.
  • Yoruba ITEM #: 55057 ETHNICITY: Yoruba ORIGIN: Nigeria YORUBA BEADED SASH: This beaded sash represents the profound spiritual garments worn by Ifa priestesses during sacred ceremonies.
  • Akan 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.
  • Various 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.
  • Bamileke ITEM #: 55055 ETHNICITY: Bamileke ORIGIN: Cameroon Grasslands BAMILEKE KUOSI SOCIETY ELEPHANT MASK: the Bamileke Elephant Mask, a venerable artifact that embodies the pinnacle of social rank and power from the Cameroon grasslands.
  • 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.
  • Kuba ISBN #: 8874394947 PUBLISHER: ACC Publishing Group PAPERBACK: 160 Pages KUBA: VISIONS OF AFRICA Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of African artistic tradition with "Kuba: Visions of Africa." This collector's gem offers an unparalleled glimpse into the creative world of the Kuba people—masters of decoration and symbolism from the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Lega ITEM #: 5560 ETHNICITY: Lega ORIGIN: Democratic Republic of Congo LEGA IDIMU MASK: A fine old Lega Idimu mask from teh Jean-Pierre Hallet Estate Collection.
  • Nyamwezi ITEM #: 55046 ETHNICITY: Nyamwezi ORIGIN: Tanzania NYAMWEZI ZITHER: This Nyamwezi zither, or 5-string harp, comes from the largest ethnic groups in north-central Tanzania.
  • Dan ITEM #: 40086 ETHNICITY: Dan ORIGIN: Liberia DAN LU ME FIGURE: Discover the captivating world of the Dan lü me, the unique wooden portraits of the Dan people.
  • Yoruba 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.
  • Baule ITEM #: 55043 ETHNICITY: Baule ORIGIN: Cote D'Ivoire BAULE COLONIAL FIGURE: An early, hand-carved and hand-painted colonial, wooden colonial figure in a formal suit and a jaunty pose by the Baule people of Ivory Coast.
  • Yoruba ITEM #: 2477 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.
  • Yoruba ITEM #: 55037 ETHNICITY: Yoruba ORIGIN: Nigeria YORUBA SHANGO DANCE WAND: A Yoruba Shango wand like this was carried by devotees at the annual festival of Shango and on other ritual occasions. On this fine, the subject is carved as a suppliant female devotee of Shango, the Yoruba thunder deity.
  • Baule ITEM #: 55042 ETHNICITY: Baule ORIGIN: Cote D'Ivoire BAULE COLONIAL FIGURE: An early, hand-carved and hand-painted colonial, wooden colonial figure in a formal suit and a jaunty pose by the Baule people of Ivory Coast.

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