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 #: 2716 ETHNICITY: Dogon ORIGIN: Mali DOGON DYOUGOU SEROU FIGURE: This Dogon African art figure represents Dyougou Serou and is shown hiding his face in his hands in shame for his misdeed.
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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 #: 4035 ETHNICITY: Dogon ORIGIN: Mali DOGON NDULERI FIGURE: This Dogon Nduleri style nommo figure comes from the western side of the plateau.
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ITEM #:
5547
ETHNICITY:
Ewe
ORIGIN:
Ghana
EWE VENAVI FIGURE:
These Ewe Venavi dolls serve multiple purposes, including protection after the loss of a twin, as well as being cherished children's toys. -
ITEM #:
3541
ETHNICITY:
Ewe
ORIGIN:
Ghana
EWE VENAVI FIGURE:
These Venavi dolls, treasured by the women who once owned them, were often kept hidden under mattresses, wrapping fertility's potent hope in quiet slumber..
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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. -
ITEM #:
5567
ETHNICITY:
Fante
ORIGIN:
Ghana
FANTE MATERNITY FIGURE
A standing Fante female maternity figure carved out of light wood in quintessential Akan/Ashanti/Fante doll style and painted on light color. -
ITEM #:
3551
ETHNICITY:
Guro
ORIGIN:
Cote D'Ivoire
GURO ELEPHANT MASK:
The Guro Elephant masks has supernatural powers that protected the village and its inhabitants against witchcraft, drought, famine, disease, and other threats. -
ITEM #:
55028
ETHNICITY:
Hemba
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
HEMBA MWISI GWA SO'O MASK:
This mask is a masterclass in symbolism, its striking features depicting the dual essence of the chimpanzee-human spirit. -
ITEM #:
5570
ETHNICITY:
Hemba
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
HEMBA SIGITI ANCESTOR FIGURE:
Explore the essence of Hemba tradition with the Hemba Singiti Ancestor Figure – an authentic, rare treasure that encapsulates the spiritual connection and artistic finesse of African heritage.
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ITEM #:
4514
ETHNICITY:
Hemba
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
HEMBA SIGITI FIGURE:
This exquisite work of art reflects the venerated status of a bygone patriarch, symbolizing a bridge between eras and realms.
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ITEM #:
5698
ETHNICITY:
Idoma
ORIGIN:
Nigeria
IDOMA 'ALUSI' FIGURE:
The present figure depicting one such 'divine being', also known as 'Alusi', clearly belongs, on the grounds of its stylistic features, to the southern settlement area of the Ibo (Onitsha region): This specimen is impressively antiquated with a weathered patina. The coiffure is an icon pattern of threaded hair braid common among West Africans. -
ITEM #:
2527
ETHNICITY:
Idoma
ORIGIN:
Nigeria
IDOMA IKPOBI MASK:
This Idoma mask, known as an ikpboi mask, belongs to the younger men's age-grade associations, though today, an Ikpobi mask is used in funeral ceremonies.
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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 #:
5545
ETHNICITY:
Kongo
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
KONGO FIGURE:
A figure carved by the Kongo or BaKongo intended for protection. -
ITEM #:
55021
ETHNICITY:
Kongo
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
BAKONGO PFEMBE FIGURE
A Fine Kongo Maternity Figure (Pfemba)
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