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The Baule are among the most respected artists in all of Africa, and they excel in a variety of mediums, including small, finely-detailed metal masks produced by the ancient lost-wax method. These small gems, though sometimes worn, are usually prestige items, and hung proudly for display in the huts of important elders. The Baule are members of the Akan peoples, who inhabit Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. During the 18th century, the Baule people migrated westward from Ghana when the Asante rose to power...
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Product ID: 044204. Ethnic Group: Senufo/Gurunsi. Price: $90.00. Shipping: $7.75. Quantity Available: 1.
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The ceremonial sword is an important symbol of power and authority. High ranking individuals wear the udamalore, (a small, ornate ceremonial sword), during festivals to distinguish themselves as someone of importance. At Ilesha, (central Yorubaland), the chief strikes the blade of his sword on the earth three times when he greets Ogun, god of iron. Swords are not only emblems of wealth, but also of the power latent within the metal itself to cause either destruction, or to be used for protection...
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Brass Lawn Ornament - African Princess - 61in H - Available (only) in Bronze (Metallic Brown) Finish
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Verdigris Patina handforged, dimpled Arts & Crafts Movement textured solid brass Circle Pendant with full 8mm African Jade beading and dangles. Pendant measures: 2" round. 16"-18" length.
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This brass or copper alloy sculpture may be similar to those made of iron and used by the Dogon in ritual ceremony of Lebe. Snake sculpture like this are accessories used by the priests of the Lebe as protection and to honor one of the Nommos, a mythological being who who was turned into the snake Lebe. Some Dogon assert that the snakes on doors represent their ancestors because of the fact that they shed their skin each year and are thus 'reborn'.
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African art and masks, Female Tikar Mask 1
African art and masks of the Tikar. This African mask from the Tikar people of Cameroon is 16 inches tall, and 11 inches wide. It is hand carved of wood, and features finely detailed brass embellishment to the eyes and forehead. Lacking a beard, it is identified as female. Tikar masks, with their ritual scarifications and formalized hair styles, are some of the most desirable in African art.
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$135
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Senufo Brass Mask Kodoli Yehe or Kpeli African Art
Product ID: 043061. Ethnic Group: Senufo. Special Price ($390.00): $351.00. Shipping: $38.00. Quantity Available: 1.
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$351
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Mask, "Kore" Society, wood, with long, pointed chin,protruding ears and horns, slit eyes with hood brow joining at an elongated nose, studded with brass repousse'.
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The intricate patterns which nearly cover the entire surface of the sword are divided into the upper section of the blade, a central panel with three vertical bands, two main horizontal bands, and the squares on the handle. Repeated geometric motifs are striated ellipses, squares with concentric circles in the middle, tight knit embossed dots, and wavy lines or semi-circles. This overall floral effect is varied by the addition of three aquatic animals on the outer rim of the blade. They appear to...
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Verdigris Patina handforged, dimpled Arts & Crafts Movement textured solid brass Circle Earrings with 6mm African Jade cabouchons and 6mm African Jade dangles. Earrings measure: 1 1/2" round. Length: 2 1/2" dangle from Museum Latch closure tops.
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Product ID: 041738. Ethnic Group: Dyula. Special Price ($490.00): $441.00. Shipping: $28.00. Quantity Available: 1.
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Product ID: 039167. Ethnic Group: Kotoko. Special Price ($70.00): $63.00. Shipping: $5.90. Quantity Available: 1.
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Known for their art as well as their remarkable villages along the heights of the Bandiagara escarpment, Dogon art remains today some of the best known and most collected African art. This figure is cast in a copper alloy in a style that is not often seen in Dogon sculpture in which the figure with his legs crossed under him is covered with small indentations or punctuations. The well-modeled face has a prominent beard jutting out from the chin in typical Dogon sculptural style. The figure may represent...
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Product ID: 028979. Ethnic Group: Marka. Price: $370.00. Shipping: $28.75. Quantity Available: 1.
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Product ID: 045578. Ethnic Group: Senufo. Special Price ($290.00): $261.00. Shipping: $25.00. Quantity Available: 1.
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The ceremonial sword is an important symbol of power and authority. High ranking individuals wear the udamalore(a small, ornate ceremonial sword) during festivals to distinguish themselves as someone of importance. At Ilesha, (central Yorubaland), the chief strikes the blade of his sword on the earth three times when he greets Ogun, god of iron. Swords are not only emblems of wealth, but also of the power latent within the metal itself to cause either destruction, or to be used for protection. Just...
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Handforged Pendant with a hand hammered dimpled texture based on the Arts & Crafts Movement in our exclusive Olive Patina finish Solid Brass with 2 Striped Apricot Jasper bead dangles and Apricot Jade accent stones, Double Link chain detail. Natural Rawhide with Goldfilled wire wrap ends.
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The ceremonial sword and knife are important symbols of power and authority. High ranking individuals wear the udamalore (a small, ornate ceremonial sword) during festivals to designate them as someone of prestige. At Ilesha (central Yorubaland), the chief strikes the blade of his sword on the earth three times when he greets Ogun, god of iron. Swords and knifes are emblems not only of wealth, but also of the power latent within the metal itself to cause either destruction, or to be used for protection...
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Additional Information: An exquisite piece made in iron. The piece is a lamp with a standing post, a bowl or pan and a sitting and expressive female figure to the top.The figure is cast in a Bamana style recognized by its stance and its hairstyle. This lamp comes from the Bamana. Tradition of figurative iron, bronze and brass casting in the Western Sudan reaches back to the period of the great Empire of Mali as early as the 12 th century. The sitting figure on the top with arms free from the body...
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Bronze or brass and also iron figures are identified with Dogon myths of creation, as the blacksmith was one of the first primordial beings known as Nommo created by Ama who is one of the major Dogon deities. The identity between the Nommo and the blacksmith creates a bond and an identity that gives the blacksmith special powers which include the ability to call down rain so important in Dogon life. This scene may depict a primordial ancestor who has the place of honor among his descendants. Figures...
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