by Karl Norton | Apr 21, 2023
Swahili Hair Comb The afro comb has long been the product that is used to create eye-catching and culturally relevant hairstyles for men and women of African descent. Tribe: Swahili Origin: Tanzania, Zanzibar, Mozambique Approx Age: 20th Century Materials: Wood...
by Karl Norton | Mar 1, 2023
Tabwa Prestige Janus Staff Among the Tabwa people, women’s bodies are considered to be carriers of spirituality and divinity, so female figures adorning a staff are highly valuable. Tribe: Tabwa/related people Origin: DRC Approx Age: Mid-20th Century Materials: Wood,...
by Karl Norton | Jan 12, 2023
Shona Ceremonial Dagger Bakatwa were and are passed down from generation to generation in a lineage, and were used in religious rituals to symbolise the presence of the owner’s ancestors, the sword’s previous owners. Tribe: Shona Origin: Zimbabwe Approx...
by Karl Norton | Nov 15, 2022
Dogon Shrine/Altar Object Dogon shrine objects were used on altars/shrines of the Hogon or Binu priest and libated during sacred ceremonies. Tribe: Dogon Origin: Mali Approx Age: 19th-very early 20th Century latest Materials: Wood Dimensions cm: 31 tall Ref. Number:...
by Karl Norton | Oct 18, 2022
Mongo Drum Mongo religion placed strong emphasis on ancestor worship and on beliefs in nature spirits responsible for fertility, as well as on magic, sorcery, and witchcraft. Tribe: Mongo Origin: D.R.Congo, Kinshasa Approx Age: First half of the 20th Century...
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