{"title":"Artifacts","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEmbark on a journey through history and culture with our exquisite collection of African artifacts. Each piece is a tangible link to the diverse history of the African continent, reflecting the artistry and craftsmanship of African communities. From household tools, and ritual and divination objects to antique musical instruments, our collection of African artifacts captures the essence of the African people. Whether displayed as captivating centerpieces or as a meaningful addition to your collection, each artifact tells a compelling story of rituals, beliefs, and the everyday lives of the African community. \u003cbr\u003eImmerse yourself in the beauty of African treasures!\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nyamwezi-mwana-hiti-spoon-tanzania-126982","title":"Nyamwezi Mwana Hiti Spoon Tanzania","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs for almost all the peoples in the South of Sahara the Zaramo as well as the Nyamwezi with whom this piece is tentatively identified embellish daily objects and make them real pieces of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Nyamwezi people are an ethnic group that inhabits the central region of Tanzania, particularly the Tabora and Singida regions. They are renowned for their intricate wood carvings, which are often used as decorative pieces or for functional purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThey are known for their history as traders and their long-distance trading networks that spanned much of East and Central Africa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Nyamwezi are also known for their cultural traditions, including their music, dance, and storytelling. They have a rich oral history that has been passed down from generation to generation, and their stories often incorporate elements of history, religion, and mythology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn terms of language, the Nyamwezi speak a Bantu language known as Nyamwezi, which is closely related to other Bantu languages spoken throughout East and Southern Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eToday, the Nyamwezi continue to maintain their cultural traditions and their trading networks, although their way of life has been impacted by modernization and globalization. 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Though not made of gold themselves, these boxes, along with sculpted brass weights, played a pivotal role in the exchange of gold dust, the currency of the Asante, Fante, Baule, and other Akan peoples in Ghana until the late 19th century. Gold, known as \"sika,\" was measured on scales called \"nsania\" using these finely crafted weights called abrammo. These weights varied from geometric patterns to elaborate figurative designs, cast using the lost-wax technique, serving not only to facilitate trade but also to embody Akan cultural values and proverbs. These boxes were invaluable, providing a secure storage space for gold dust, essential for both sellers and buyers participating in trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvenance: Robert Pearson Collection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBob Pearson began collecting African art later in his life. He was an engineer, an inveterate climber, and a long-time collector of books and paintings. Spurred by the Douglas Society at the Denver Museum of Art and his friendship with noted collector George Heggarty, he began building an enormous, eclectic collection. His African art library grew to several hundred books. He loved textiles and “material culture”-things that had domestic use, like spoons, cups, stools, and chairs, as well as masks and carvings. His collection included items from more than thirty African countries, and his fine eye gave him pieces ranging from a gold dust scale to huge Dogon figural ladders. Africa Direct is honored to have been chosen to sell them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_36nu6_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eOther Dimensions\u003cbr\u003eAll sizes vary between 0.5 in and 2 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e142889\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"sku 142000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668182815015,"sku":"142889","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/BE20922.jpg?v=1695262645"},{"product_id":"2-yoruba-iron-dance-rattle-currency-nigeria-144082","title":"2 Yoruba Iron Dance Rattle Currency Nigeria","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Yoruba iron dance rattles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a symbolic object, it is thought that Iku bracelet-rattles serve a similar purpose, as do the cast brass Ogboni figures among the Yoruba, in that the bracelet\/rattle would indicate one's rank within the Secret Ogboni Society and reflect through the complex iconography active within Ogboni, the relationship with Ogun, the Yoruba deity of iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the Yoruba who live in the Ijebu region of the southern Yoruba, a cult known as Oshugbo was open to all adult males and females. In the Oyo region, the cult was known as Ogboni and after spreading to other areas of the Yoruba, the cult gained great power and authority serving political and judicial roles. Membership in Oshugbo\/Ogboni and the level of authority that one held within the secret society was indicated by ownership of bronze figures or ritual bracelets owned by each member as they sat as a council of elders to settle disputes or deal with political affairs of the town. Cast iron, brass or bronze rattle\/bracelets such as these have been identified to Ogboni activities, and their use can be dated in early Yoruba history, however, their actual use and symbolic meaning is still not fully understood within this secretive cult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1lxco_57\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_1lxco_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1lxco_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 5.5\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 4.5\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 0.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e144082\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 144000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668195627303,"sku":"144082","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/PB1122.jpg?v=1695262724"},{"product_id":"3-kissi-pennies-wedding-money-currency-sierra-leone-30562","title":"3 Kissi Pennies Wedding Money Currency Sierra Leone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing is for 3 Kissi pennies, approximately 8-12 inches each.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kissi of Western Guinea and Sierra Leone used these strangely shaped metal pieces as currency for more than a hundred years. (Kissi and Toma peoples; Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia, West Africa). Apparently, the shape came about at least in part because it was virtually impossible to \"shave\" or alter the amount of metal in them without the tampering becoming immediately obvious. Larger \"denominations\" were made by twisting several pieces together and securing with leather strips. If one of them became legitimately broken, its value could only be restored in a special ceremony conducted by a shaman. Therefore, it was said to have a \"soul.\" \"In earlier times, marriages among the Gbande were confirmed with a Kissi penny. Once part of the bride price had been paid, the groom placed a kissi penny on his bride's head and said \"THIS IS MY WIFE.\" See them in Schaedler's EARTH AND ORE-25000 YEARS OF AFRICAN ART IN TERRA COTTA AND METAL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1w1zv_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003e3 Kissi Pennies\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 8-12 inches long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30562\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 30000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668198347047,"sku":"30562","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/Untitleddesign_95_79aafb0a-2c22-4630-a7a5-29fa0b6bbb51.jpg?v=1703172389"},{"product_id":"afo-metal-and-wood-fetish-nigeria-143428","title":"Afo Metal and Wood Fetish Nigeria","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Eloyi people (also known as Afo, a name given to them by their Islamic Hausa neighbors) live north of the Benue River and east of the Niger-Benue confluence in Nigeria, to the southeast of Nasarawa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the time of this study (1969\/70) Nasawara was part of Benue-Plateau State, the capital of which was Jos. 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Among its prized cultural artifacts is the Akan clay pottery, a testament to the ingenuity and artistic prowess of the Akan people. These clay pots not only serve practical purposes but also hold significant cultural and spiritual significance within the Akan community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Akan people, primarily located in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, have a longstanding tradition of pottery making that dates back to ancient times. The art of pottery in this region has been passed down through generations, with techniques and designs evolving over time. Akan clay pots are renowned for their functionality, durability, and aesthetic appeal, making them highly sought after both locally and internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrafting an Akan clay pot is a meticulous process that requires skill, patience, and attention to detail. 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The priest advised her to have a small figure carved and to treat it as she would a real child, carrying it in a cloth on her back. At first, ridiculed, she was in time to deliver a real child, a girl, to the astonishment of her friends who exclaimed to her Akua, wo ba ni Akua, this is your child. The child was named Akua or Wednesday, born. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince that time barren women among the Akan who wish children will have a figure carved to keep by their side or after the child is born, to place the akuaba in a shrine as an offering and remembrance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs shrine pieces, an akuaba is often painted with white clay to carry messages to the spirits. If kept by women at home akuaba would be dressed with cloth, wear jewelry, and have hairstyles carved along the edges of the round head or inscribed on the back of the head. 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The tradition of how akuaba came to be is based upon the story of a childless woman named Akua who went to her local shrine to consult with the priest of her desire to have a child. The priest advised her to have a small figure carved and to treat it as she would a real child, carrying it in a cloth on her back. At first ridiculed, she was in time to deliver a real child, a girl, to the astonishment of her friends who exclaimed to her, \"Akua, wo ba ni‚ Akua, this is your child\". The child was named Akua or Wednesday, born. Since that time barren women among the Akan who wish for children will have a figure carved to keep by their side or after the child is born, to place the akuaba in a shrine as an offering and remembrance. As shrine pieces, an akuaba is often painted with white clay to carry messages to the spirits. If kept by women at home, akuaba would be dressed with cloth, wear jewelry and have hairstyles carved along the edges of the round head or inscribed on the back of the head. Some akuaba have scars on their faces, not for identification or aesthetics, but so that the spirits will not take them back. Families who have lost a number of children will cut small marks on the cheeks or temples so that the spirits who love beautiful children will be misled and not return them to the spirit world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMissing one arm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_11hmp_57\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_11hmp_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_11hmp_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In): 15.5\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In): 6.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In): 2.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003e121907\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"sku 121000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668224299303,"sku":"121907","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/BQ0618_1c04e88b-4368-4553-a90e-ca8bdeacd016.jpg?v=1741725458"},{"product_id":"akuaba-fertility-doll-with-custom-stand-ghana-120841","title":"Asante Akua'ba Fertility Doll Custom Stand Ghana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the Akan people, childbearing is a significant responsibility for women, and the preference for girl babies is rooted in their matrilineal society. The tradition of the \u003cem\u003eakua'ba\u003c\/em\u003e originated from the story of a childless woman named Akua, who consulted a shrine priest for guidance. Advised to have a small carved figure and treat it like a real child, Akua, initially ridiculed, eventually gave birth to a girl. Since then, barren Akan women have carved \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eakua'ba \u003c\/em\u003efigures to keep by their side or offer in shrines after childbirth. As shrine pieces, \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eakua'ba \u003c\/em\u003emay be painted with white clay for spiritual messages. When kept at home, \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eakua'ba\u003c\/em\u003e figures are adorned with cloth, jewelry, and hairstyles, with some having scars to mislead spirits and prevent them from taking the child back to the spirit world, particularly for families who have experienced child loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_36nu6_55\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" class=\"_ActivatorButton_36nu6_59\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_36nu6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_36nu6_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 19.5\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 5.5\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 5.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120841\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 120000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668224856359,"sku":"120841","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/africanart-2024-03-25T134824.539_8cc140ca-8ce5-4bec-89ad-ce59ee34b5c6.jpg?v=1741970871"},{"product_id":"amarro-arussi-leather-shield-ethiopia-147000","title":"Amarro Arussi Leather Shield Ethiopia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA large, rounded Ethiopian shield made out of leather that could be attributed to various Ethiopian groups or even to Sudanese warrior groups.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEthiopian shields come in a variety of designs and decorations (beads, silver strips, etc.). They are made of various media that include wood, metal, and vegetable fiber (rattan or raffia). Leather is preferable for the hide is strong and resistant. The visual effect, functionality, and practical purposes of the piece dictated the form a shield should take. A good shield should offer maximum protection. The material used should be strong and durable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlmost all people of Africa made use of the shield. In many cultures, shields like this were known as a defensive weapon, used by the warriors during combat, but shields were also displayed as emblems of status or rank and also as accessories of dance during festivals or commemorative ceremonies or after a victory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_ff0ch_55\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_ff0ch_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_ff0ch_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 29.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 28.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 7.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e147000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"sku 147000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668225380647,"sku":"147000","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/KP0523-2.jpg?v=1708965915"},{"product_id":"amarro-leather-shield-ethiopia-126642","title":"Amarro Arussi Leather Shield Ethiopia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA large, rounded Ethiopian shield made out of leather that could be attributed to various Ethiopian groups or even to Central African warrior groups.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEthiopian shields come in a variety of designs and decorations (beads, silver strips, etc.). They are made of various media that include wood, metal, and vegetable fiber (rattan or raffia). Leather is preferable for the hide is strong and resistant. The visual effect, the functionality, and the practical purposes of the piece dictated the form a shield should take. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA good shield should offer a maximum of protection. The material used should be strong and durable. Almost all people of Africa made use of the shield. In many cultures, shields like this were known as a defensive weapon, used by the warriors during combat, but shields were also displayed as emblems of status or rank and also as accessories of dance during festivals, commemorative ceremonies or after a victory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee a similar example in the Musee Dapper's CHASSEURS ET GUERRIERS; AFRICA: The Art of a Continent, edited by Tom Phillips,(See p. 126 in the above-referenced volume and also, p. 69 in African Shields by Dieter Plaschke and Manfred A. Zirngibl,) see also Marc Ginzberg. 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In all of these countries there are surviving artefacts in copper, bronze, steel, gold and silver, as well as ceramics and sculpture. Weapons were also produced in these materials, although very few survive from before the nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_36nu6_55\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorButton_36nu6_59\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_36nu6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_36nu6_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 5.5\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 4.5\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 4.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e140296\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 140000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668227641639,"sku":"140296","price":166.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/ED0322_b69c34d9-4aa1-46e8-bc45-26081fb99512.jpg?v=1741297621"},{"product_id":"antique-wooden-shoe-with-fabric-morocco-146855","title":"Antique Wooden Shoe with Fabric Morocco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful Antique Moroccan wooden shoe with fabric.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_36nu6_55\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" class=\"_ActivatorButton_36nu6_59\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_36nu6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_36nu6_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 4.5\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 4.5\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 13.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e146855\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 146000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668228100391,"sku":"146855","price":122.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/EUB0523_61d99d5b-633a-425e-964b-c591665aac9a.jpg?v=1743781715"},{"product_id":"antique-wood-shoe-with-metal-cleats-morocco-145603","title":"Antique Wood Shoe with Metal Cleats Morocco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful Antique Moroccan wooden shoe with engravings on the top and metal cleats.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_36nu6_55\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" class=\"_ActivatorButton_36nu6_59\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_36nu6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_36nu6_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 5.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 5.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 12.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e145603\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 145000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668228133159,"sku":"145603","price":122.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/GRA0223_5fb92dcb-5e00-4b48-a654-0f47d4a7d0a8.jpg?v=1743782835"},{"product_id":"asante-akuaba-fertility-doll-custom-stand-ghana-120074","title":"Asante Akua'ba Fertility Doll Custom Stand Ghana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the Akan people, childbearing is a significant responsibility for women, and the preference for girl babies is rooted in their matrilineal society. The tradition of the \u003cem\u003eakua'ba\u003c\/em\u003e originated from the story of a childless woman named Akua, who consulted a shrine priest for guidance. Advised to have a small carved figure and treat it like a real child, Akua, initially ridiculed, eventually gave birth to a girl. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince then, barren Akan women have carved \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eakua'ba \u003c\/em\u003efigures to keep by their side or offer in shrines after childbirth. As shrine pieces, \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eakua'ba \u003c\/em\u003emay be painted with white clay for spiritual messages. When kept at home, \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eakua'ba \u003c\/em\u003efigures are adorned with cloth, jewelry, and hairstyles, with some having scars to mislead spirits and prevent them from taking the child back to the spirit world, particularly for families who have experienced child loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldRow_ui7x8_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldField_1sf99_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1w1zv_55\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_1w1zv_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1w1zv_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 18.5\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 5.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 7.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120074\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 120000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668230426919,"sku":"120074","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/africanart-2024-03-25T133720.061.jpg?v=1711395529"},{"product_id":"asante-akuaba-fertility-doll-ghana-143861","title":"Asante Akua'ba Fertility Doll Ghana","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-xxsdw-79elbk h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-xxsdw-1n7m0yu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] } group final-completion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"665ef8da-9dcf-4764-a28a-024b4225f4d3\" class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the Akan people, women bear significant responsibility in childbearing, seen as crucial to fulfilling their purpose in life. In this matrilineal society, the birth of girl babies is preferred. The tradition of the akuaba originates from the story of Akua, a childless woman seeking advice from a local shrine priest. Instructed to have a small figure carved and treat it as a real child, she eventually gave birth to a daughter, astonishing her friends who exclaimed, \"Akua, wo ba ni\" (Akua, this is your child). Subsequently, barren women among the Akan use carved akuaba figures to seek children, either keeping them as companions or placing them in shrines after childbirth as offerings and reminders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e These figures, often adorned with white clay when used in shrines, communicate messages to the spirits. At home, akuaba are dressed, accessorized, and styled with carved hairstyles. Some may have facial scars, not for aesthetics but to deter spirits from reclaiming them. Families who have lost children may mark the figures to mislead spirits who seek beautiful children, preventing them from returning them to the spirit world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_36nu6_55\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" class=\"_ActivatorButton_36nu6_59\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_36nu6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_36nu6_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 16.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 3.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 2.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e143861\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"sku 143000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668230557991,"sku":"143861","price":166.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/MFA11022-2.jpg?v=1709672021"},{"product_id":"asante-ashanti-stool-with-figure-ghana-140362","title":"Asante Dwa Wood Stool Throne Ghana","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-testid=\"conversation-turn-41\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-id=\"0e3288eb-2770-4b4a-a625-dabac9c8e81a\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsante stools, originating from Ghana's Asante tribe, represent more than mere furniture—they hold profound cultural and spiritual significance within Asante society. Carved from a single piece of wood, these stools, known as Dwa, symbolize identity, belonging, and protection, particularly given by fathers to daughters at puberty. Each stool reflects specific royal states, with unique designs denoting kings, queen mothers, and historical events, even having defeated enemy skulls attached to victorious kings' stools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted through a generational craft involving wood selection, intricate carving, and specialized oil finishing, these stools' craftsmanship has garnered global recognition and collector appeal. 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Crafted by skilled Asante metalworkers, this spoon embodies the cultural significance of gold in Asante society. Used for centuries in the ceremonial weighing and distribution of gold dust, the spoon is not only a practical tool but also a symbol of wealth, power, and prestige. Made from brass, a material that mimics the color and luster of gold, the spoon is intricately decorated with traditional Asante motifs, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region. Beyond its utilitarian function, the Asante Brass Gold Dust Spoon serves as a tangible link to Ghana's history of the gold trade and the elaborate rituals surrounding its exchange. 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Today, these exquisite artifacts continue to be treasured as symbols of Asante identity and tradition, offering insight into the vibrant cultural tapestry of Ghana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_36nu6_55\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorButton_36nu6_59\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_36nu6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_36nu6_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 8.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 1.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-testid=\"conversation-turn-14\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 juice:gap-4 juice:md:gap-6 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt-0.5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gizmo-shadow-stroke flex h-6 w-6 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\"\u003e146251\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"sku 146000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668231180583,"sku":"146251","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/RZ0323_b7afb889-69d3-48fd-a9fa-937ab7baa52b.jpg?v=1743785262"},{"product_id":"asante-brass-gold-dust-spoon-ghana-146607","title":"Asante Brass Gold Dust Spoon Ghana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Asante Brass Gold Dust Spoon from Ghana is a striking example of the intersection between art, culture, and commerce in West Africa. Crafted by skilled Asante metalworkers, this spoon embodies the cultural significance of gold in Asante society. Used for centuries in the ceremonial weighing and distribution of gold dust, the spoon is not only a practical tool but also a symbol of wealth, power, and prestige. Made from brass, a material that mimics the color and luster of gold, the spoon is intricately decorated with traditional Asante motifs, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond its utilitarian function, the Asante Brass Gold Dust Spoon serves as a tangible link to Ghana's history of the gold trade and the elaborate rituals surrounding its exchange. Today, these exquisite artifacts continue to be treasured as symbols of Asante identity and tradition, offering insight into the vibrant cultural tapestry of Ghana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldRow_17rwl_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldField_18aa6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_zb1g0_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_zb1g0_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e6.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWidth (In) \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e1.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e146607\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 146000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668231409959,"sku":"146607","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/DSC_0058_eaa604ef-f804-4c47-a286-d555989735ea.jpg?v=1713987977"},{"product_id":"asante-brass-gold-dust-spoon-ghana-146609","title":"Asante Brass Gold Dust Spoon Ghana","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-13\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 juice:gap-4 juice:md:gap-6 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0545ffdc-af08-4863-bd75-570220bcb67f\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Asante Brass Gold Dust Spoon from Ghana is a striking example of the intersection between art, culture, and commerce in West Africa. 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Crafted by skilled Asante metalworkers, this spoon embodies the cultural significance of gold in Asante society. Used for centuries in the ceremonial weighing and distribution of gold dust, the spoon is not only a practical tool but also a symbol of wealth, power, and prestige. Made from brass, a material that mimics the color and luster of gold, the spoon is intricately decorated with traditional Asante motifs, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond its utilitarian function, the Asante Brass Gold Dust Spoon serves as a tangible link to Ghana's history of the gold trade and the elaborate rituals surrounding its exchange. 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Carved from a single piece of wood, these stools, known as Dwa, symbolize identity, belonging, and protection, particularly given by fathers to daughters at puberty. Each stool reflects specific royal states, with unique designs denoting kings, queen mothers, and historical events, even having defeated enemy skulls attached to victorious kings' stools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted through a generational craft involving wood selection, intricate carving, and specialized oil finishing, these stools' craftsmanship has garnered global recognition and collector appeal. 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Carved from a single piece of wood, these stools, known as Dwa, symbolize identity, belonging, and protection, particularly given by fathers to daughters at puberty. Each stool reflects specific royal states, with unique designs denoting kings, queens, and historical events, even having defeated enemy skulls attached to victorious kings' stools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted through a generational craft involving wood selection, intricate carving, and specialized oil finishing, these stools' craftsmanship has garnered global recognition and collector appeal. Beyond aesthetics, Asante stools embody the rich cultural heritage and artistic expertise of the Asante people, transcending their functional role to signify identity and spiritual connection within their society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_36nu6_55\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorButton_36nu6_59\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_36nu6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_36nu6_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 11.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 18.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 9.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e138485\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"sku 138000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668235571495,"sku":"138485","price":172.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/TT0721.jpg?v=1695263011"},{"product_id":"asante-forowa-chased-brass-box-ghana-139324","title":"Asante Forowa Chased Brass Box Ghana","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning embossed brass frowa box was created by the masterful hand of some long-forgotten Asante artist in the late 19th or early 20th Century. The metal was shaped from sheets of brass that were hand worked to add intricate detail that add texture and rhythm to the piece. The cylindrical shape with its stepped, conical lid, and hollow base is reminiscent of traditional granaries; a form that seems especially appropriate for a container intended to store shea butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Antique Asante Forowa Box is a valuable and historic artifact from the Asante people of Ghana. The Asante people are known for their elaborate goldwork and craftsmanship, and the Forowa Box is an example of their exquisite metalworking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Forowa Box is a small rectangular container made of brass or bronze, typically used to store personal items such as jewelry or small valuables. The box is adorned with intricate designs and symbols that hold cultural and spiritual significance for the Asante people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe designs on the box often depict scenes from Asante history and mythology, including images of kings and queens, animals, and abstract geometric patterns. The symbols used on the box often represent concepts such as power, wealth, and fertility, and are believed to offer protection and good fortune to the owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an antique artifact, the Forowa Box is highly sought after by collectors and historians interested in the art and culture of the Asante people. Its value is dependent on its age, condition, and the intricacy and rarity of its design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have an Antique Asante Forowa Box, it is important to ensure that it is properly authenticated and valued by a reputable antique appraiser before attempting to sell or display it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_36nu6_55\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" class=\"_ActivatorButton_36nu6_59\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_36nu6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_36nu6_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 5.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 3.5\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 3.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e139324\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 139000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668236423463,"sku":"139324","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/EZ1021_7501f8e8-f978-488d-b697-7e5dea3dca8a.jpg?v=1741721131"},{"product_id":"asante-gold-dust-scales-cote-divoire-145032","title":"Asante Gold Dust Scales Côte d'Ivoire","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eGold dust scale pans were used by the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAsante Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and other Akan-speaking peoples of West Africa as part of an elaborate gold trading system. Before the widespread use of coinage, gold dust served as currency throughout the region, especially in present-day \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGhana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Merchants carefully weighed small amounts of gold dust using finely crafted brass scales and decorative pans to ensure fair trade transactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eThe scale pans themselves were typically made of brass and paired with small counterweights, often cast using the lost-wax method. While functional, they were also highly artistic, featuring geometric patterns, animals, symbols, and motifs connected to Akan proverbs, leadership, morality, and spirituality. These objects reflected both wealth and cultural identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"1236\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAmong the Asante, ownership of a complete gold weight set, including pans, weights, scoops, and scales, was a sign of prosperity and participation in long-distance trade networks that linked West Africa to North Africa and Europe. Today, surviving examples are prized for their craftsmanship and historical importance, representing the sophistication of pre-colonial West African commerce and artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvenance: Robert Pearson Collection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBob Pearson began collecting African art later in his life. He was an engineer, an inveterate climber, and a long-time collector of books and paintings. Spurred by the Douglas Society at the Denver Museum of Art, and his friendship with noted collector George Heggarty, he began building an enormous, eclectic collection. His African art library grew to several hundred books. He loved textiles and “material culture”-things that had domestic use, like spoons, cups, stools, and chairs, as well as masks and carvings. His collection included items from more than thirty African countries, and his fine eye gave him pieces ranging from a gold dust scale to huge Dogon figural ladders. Africa Direct is honored to have been chosen to sell them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_36nu6_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eOther Dimensions\u003cbr\u003eDiameter ranges 1 3\/4\" - 3\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e145032\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 145000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668236488999,"sku":"145032","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/AU0123.jpg?v=1695263021"},{"product_id":"asante-iron-sword-with-wood-handle-139198","title":"Asante Iron Sword with Wood Handle Ghana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA well-made Asante iron sword with a lightweight wood handle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rise of the early Akan centralized states can be traced to the 13th century and may be related to the opening of trade routes established to move gold throughout the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e It was not until the end of the 17th century, however, that the grand Asante Kingdom emerged in the central forest region of Ghana, when several small states united under the Chief of Kumasi in a move to achieve political freedom from the Denkyira. 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Carved from a single piece of wood, these stools, known as Dwa, symbolize identity, belonging, and protection, particularly given by fathers to daughters at puberty. Each stool reflects specific royal states, with unique designs denoting kings, queens, mothers, and historical events, even having defeated enemy skulls attached to victorious kings' stools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted through a generational craft involving wood selection, intricate carving, and specialized oil finishing, these stools' craftsmanship has garnered global recognition and collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond aesthetics, Asante stools embody the rich cultural heritage and artistic expertise of the Asante people, transcending their functional role to signify identity and spiritual connection within their society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_36nu6_55\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" class=\"_ActivatorButton_36nu6_59\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_36nu6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_36nu6_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In): 19.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In): 12.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In): 14.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e137902\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"sku 137000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668240650535,"sku":"137902","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/DU0621.jpg?v=1695263054"},{"product_id":"asante-stool-throne-wood-dwa-ghana-140192","title":"Asante Dwa Wood Stool Throne Ghana","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-rbijk-79elbk h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-rbijk-1n7m0yu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-41\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0e3288eb-2770-4b4a-a625-dabac9c8e81a\" class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsante stools, originating from Ghana's Asante tribe, represent more than mere furniture—they hold profound cultural and spiritual significance within Asante society. Carved from a single piece of wood, these stools, known as Dwa, symbolize identity, belonging, and protection, particularly given by fathers to daughters at puberty. Each stool reflects specific royal states, with unique designs denoting kings, queens, and historical events, even having defeated enemy skulls attached to victorious kings' stools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted through a generational craft involving wood selection, intricate carving, and specialized oil finishing, these stools' craftsmanship has garnered global recognition and collector appeal. Beyond aesthetics, Asante stools embody the rich cultural heritage and artistic expertise of the Asante people, transcending their functional role to signify identity and spiritual connection within their society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_36nu6_55\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorButton_36nu6_59\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_36nu6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_36nu6_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 8.5\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 14.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 9.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e140192\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 140000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668240748839,"sku":"140192","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/FH0222.jpg?v=1695263054"},{"product_id":"asante-stool-throne-dwa-ghana-140157","title":"Asante Dwa Wood Stool Throne Ghana","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-rbijk-79elbk h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-rbijk-1n7m0yu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-41\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0e3288eb-2770-4b4a-a625-dabac9c8e81a\" class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsante stools, originating from Ghana's Asante tribe, represent more than mere furniture—they hold profound cultural and spiritual significance within Asante society. Carved from a single piece of wood, these stools, known as Dwa, symbolize identity, belonging, and protection, particularly given by fathers to daughters at puberty. Each stool reflects specific royal states, with unique designs denoting kings, queens, mothers, and historical events, even having defeated enemy skulls attached to victorious kings' stools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted through a generational art involving wood selection, intricate carving, and specialized oil finishing, these stools' craftsmanship has garnered global recognition and collector appeal. 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The Ci-wara society preserves agricultural knowledge across generations and pays tribute to accomplished farmers. This society's rituals are rooted in the legend of a mythical creature—variously described as a roan antelope or anteater paired with a python or a half-man, half-animal figure named Ci-wara—credited with introducing agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bamana honor successful farmers through performances featuring intricately carved wood Ci-wara crest masks. These masks are showcased at agricultural competitions, entertainment events, and annual celebrations, symbolizing the appearance of the revered animal. The masquerade ceremonies take place during planting and harvesting seasons, both in fields and village palaces, featuring a dance performed by a male-female pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_36nu6_55\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorButton_36nu6_59\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_36nu6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_36nu6_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 17.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 6.5\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 6.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_36nu6_55\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.depth-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorButton_36nu6_59\" aria-label=\"Edit Depth (In) metafield\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_36nu6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ReadWrapper_18uga_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ReadField_18uga_9 _ReadField--no-badge-padding_18uga_20\"\u003e146447\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"sku 146000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668262277415,"sku":"146447","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/BD0423.jpg?v=1695263162"},{"product_id":"bamana-antelope-chi-wara-headcrest-pair-with-custom-bases-mali-145918","title":"Bamana Antelope Chi Wara Headcrest Pair with Custom Bases Mali","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe Bamana, also known as Bambara, are one of the largest ethnic groups in their region. Traditional life for the Bamana revolves around agriculture, and issues related to the cycles of nature and the productivity of farmers have a significant influence on Bamana society and art. Knowledge of agricultural practices is passed down from generation to generation through the Ci-wara (or Chiwara, Tyi Wara) society. The Chi-wara society's purpose is to honor successful farmers. Their rituals are based on the legend of a mythical animal, which is believed to be either a roan antelope (Hippotragus Leucophaeus) or an anteater (Manis temminckii), and a python, or a mythical half-man, half-animal creature called \u003cem\u003eCi-wara\u003c\/em\u003e, who is said to have introduced agriculture to humans. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe Bamana people honor successful farmers through performances that include the appearance of the antelope carved wood crest mask. \u003cem\u003eCi-wara\u003c\/em\u003e crest masks are worn during agricultural contests, entertainment events, and the annual celebration. The masquerade ceremonies take place during planting and harvesting seasons in the fields and the village palace. The dance is performed by two individuals portraying a male\/female pair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_36nu6_55\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" class=\"_ActivatorButton_36nu6_59\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_36nu6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_36nu6_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 23.5\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 7.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 4.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e145918\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 145000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668262703399,"sku":"145918","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/AQ0323.jpg?v=1728675081"},{"product_id":"bamana-female-figure-jonyele-mali-145342","title":"Bamana Jonyeleni Female Figure Mali","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA large standing female figure from the Malinke or Bamana people. If truly Bamana, this figure would represent a beautiful young woman and could be identified as a \"Jonyeleni\", a member of the Jo society, a woman's and men's initiation society among the Bamana. Young women will carry figures such as this from village to village, indicating that they are no longer children but mature women ready and available for marriage. This takes place on a seven-year cycle of initiation of boys and girls into this level of Jo Society membership. The sculptures carried by the young women serve as paradigms of beauty and well-being, reflecting the physical attributes of ideal beauty that the Jonyeleni reflects to others. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis idealization of beauty is reflected in the scarification and body markings as well as her stylized coiffure and the jewelry and clothing attached to the figure to enhance their attractiveness. This well-carved figure also characterizes the essence of womanhood and of social cohesion that results from the order and structure of the Jo woman's society. The Jonyeleni figure represents the aesthetic ideal of youthful beauty allied to the characterization of an ideal society of order and structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_36nu6_55\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorButton_36nu6_59\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_36nu6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_36nu6_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 27.5\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 6.0 \u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 6.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2f2f2f; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e145342\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 145000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668275974439,"sku":"145342","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/WRA0123.jpg?v=1695263218"},{"product_id":"bamana-female-maternity-figure-mali-143627","title":"Bamana Jonyeleni Female Maternity Figure Mali","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA large standing female figure from the Malinke or Bamana people. 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This well-carved figure also characterizes the essence of womanhood and of social cohesion that results from the order and structure of the Jo woman's society. The Jonyeleni figure represents the aesthetic ideal of youthful beauty allied to the characterization of an ideal society of order and structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1ivxc_74\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorButton_1ivxc_78\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_LegacyRowWrapper_1ivxc_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabelLegacy_1ivxc_38\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 25.5\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 6.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 5.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e143627\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 143000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668277580071,"sku":"143627","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/EYA11022_b83404b1-2f20-4f87-b4fc-58822a186df4.png?v=1769699985"},{"product_id":"bamana-figural-iron-hairpin-mali-139283","title":"Bamana Figural Iron Hairpin Mali","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bamana are members of the Mande culture, a large and powerful group of peoples in western Africa. Kaarta and Segou are Bamana city-states, which were established in the 17th century and continued to have political influence throughout the western central African states into the 19th century. At this time religious wars broke out throughout the region, setting Islamized societies against those who preferred to embrace traditional Bamana views. A dichotomy between traditional and Islamic views still exists today in Mali, and one may expect to encounter representations of both cultures existing side by side and quite often in syncretic combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_36nu6_55\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" class=\"_ActivatorButton_36nu6_59\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" role=\"button\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_36nu6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_36nu6_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 7.5\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 1.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 1.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e139283\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 139000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668278563111,"sku":"139283","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/1_8d724cbf-9a6c-4663-8c41-40b2d85671c2.jpg?v=1698935626"},{"product_id":"bamana-figural-iron-musical-instrument-mali-142879","title":"Bamana Figural Iron Musical Instrument Mali","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bamana are members of the Mande culture, a large and powerful group of people in western Africa. Kaarta and Segou are Bamana city-states, which were established in the 17th century and continued to have political influence throughout the western central African states into the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this time religious wars broke out throughout the region, setting Islamized societies against those who preferred to embrace traditional Bamana views. A dichotomy between traditional and Islamic views still exists today in Mali, and one may expect to encounter representations of both cultures existing side by side and quite often in syncretic combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_36nu6_55\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" class=\"_ActivatorButton_36nu6_59\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_36nu6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_36nu6_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 18.5\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 1.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 0.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e142879\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 142000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668278694183,"sku":"142879","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/WQ0922.jpg?v=1695263244"},{"product_id":"bamana-horned-mask-mali-142819","title":"Bamana Mask Mali","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bamana are members of the Mande culture, a large and powerful group of people in western Africa. Kaarta and Segou are Bamana city-states, which were established in the 17th century and continued to have political influence throughout the western central African states into the 19th century. At this time, religious wars broke out throughout the region, setting Islamized societies against those who preferred to embrace traditional Bamana views. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dichotomy between traditional and Islamic views still exists today in Mali, and one may expect to encounter representations of both cultures existing side by side and quite often in syncretic combinations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1ivxc_74\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorButton_1ivxc_78\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_LegacyRowWrapper_1ivxc_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabelLegacy_1ivxc_38\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 15.0 \u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 7.5\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 6.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e142819\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 142000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668280037671,"sku":"142819","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/YU0922.jpg?v=1732571857"},{"product_id":"bamana-hunting-jacket-tunic-mali-136270","title":"Bamana Hunting Jacket Tunic Mali","description":"\u003cp\u003eBamana hunting-related items are well-known and quite sought-after, and collectors love these pieces since they almost always have a fascinating array of protective and \"good-luck\" amulets attached to their surface. Our tunic is a superb example of Bamana hunter costumes, on which multiple small horns and leather fetish packets filled with unknown materials or verses from the Koran, ensure a successful hunt and protection during battles. The wilderness is regarded as both dangerous and valuable, both as a source of food and as a source of spiritual gifts. The amulets provide safety, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etheir\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtents are known only by the owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe do not recommend laundering textiles and do not accept returns of textiles\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehave been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. 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Kaarta and Segou are Bamana city-states, which were established in the 17th century and continued to have political influence throughout the western central Africa states into the 19th century. At this time religious wars broke out throughout the region, setting Islamized societies against those who preferred to embrace traditional Bamana views. 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These events were directed to assure the fertility of women and crops and to acknowledge the ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not stand on it's own.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_36nu6_55\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorButton_36nu6_59\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_36nu6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_36nu6_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 14.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 3.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 13.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e144298\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 144000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668282986791,"sku":"144298","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/KA1122_b531f4db-c273-4493-87a6-98224a9fcff0.jpg?v=1741964896"},{"product_id":"bamana-jonyele-miniature-figure-7-5-inch-mali-142823","title":"Bamana Jonyeleni Miniature Figure Mali","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis stunning African carving is a masterpiece created by the Bamana people, a well-known ethnic group from Mali West Africa. 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This idealization of beauty is reflected in the scarification and body markings as well as her stylized coiffure and the jewelry and clothing attached to the figure to enhance their attractiveness. This well-carved figure also characterizes the essence of womanhood and of social cohesion that results from the order and structure of the Jo woman's society. 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With agriculture at the core of their traditional way of life, Bamana society and art are deeply influenced by issues related to the natural cycles and the productivity of farmers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Bamana males advance through various levels of initiation and secret knowledge and the Kore mask appears for only the most senior of men representing their personal struggle to achieve knowledge and wisdom. The symbolism of this mask identifies it as a Kore society mask combining human and animal features. Usually carved in secret by an elder before being given to the initiate. This mask was made from a single piece of wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBamana art is characterized by its use of geometric patterns and animalistic symbols, often carved or etched into wood, metal, or other materials. One of the most distinctive forms of Marka art is the mask, which is used in a variety of cultural and religious contexts.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003en’tomo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mask was used by dancers at male initiation ceremonies. The Ch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ei wara\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e headdress was used at harvest time by young men chosen from the farmers association. Today the Bamana are heavily Islamic, however, they often retain the use of masks and figures for ceremonies and rituals closely related to traditional ceremonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_19rq5_57\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_19rq5_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_19rq5_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In): 21.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In): 8.5\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In); 8.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e142821\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 142000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668283674919,"sku":"142821","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/2_33a7a174-d67a-45e2-b469-9bdccecfedc2.jpg?v=1699548534"},{"product_id":"bamana-kore-mask-mali-145568","title":"Bamana Kore Mask Mali","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis hand-carved wooden mask illustrates a solemn face with a long thin nose, protruding mouth and ears. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Bamana males advance through various levels of initiation and secret knowledge and the Kore mask appears for only the most senior of men representing their personal struggle to achieve knowledge and wisdom. The symbolism of this mask identifies it as a Kore society mask combining human and animal features. 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The Kore mask appears for only the most senior of men representing their personal struggle to achieve knowledge and wisdom. The symbolism of this mask identifies it as a Kore society mask combining human and animal features. 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If truly Bamana, this figure would represent a beautiful young woman and could be identified as a \"Jonyeleni\", a member of the Jo society, a woman's and men's initiation society among the Bamana. Young women will carry figures such as this from village to village indicating that they are no longer children but mature women ready and available for marriage. This takes place on a seven-year cycle of initiation of boys and girls into this level of Jo Society membership. The sculptures carried by the young women serve as paradigms of beauty and well-being reflecting the physical attributes of ideal beauty that the Jonyeleni reflects to others. This idealization of beauty is reflected in the scarification and body markings as well as her stylized coiffure and the jewelry and clothing attached to the figure to enhance their attractiveness. This well-carved figure also characterizes the essence of womanhood and of social cohesion that results from the order and structure of the Jo woman's society. 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The styles may range from elegant forms as this figure or reduced to sharply defined geometric sculptures. This grave personage known as Jomooni or Gwandusu is called a 'maternity figure' due to her holding a child at her waist, which represents not only a baby but the concept and difficulty of birth and regeneration. Sculpture is an important visual component of the Jo initiation society for young girls and boys. Located primarily among the southern Bamana, Jo takes place over a span of years in which the initiates undergo training and instructions which includes sculptures as \"masiriw - the visual ornaments\" of Jow. As part of annual celebrations that take place when the first rains of the year occur figures such as this would be taken from their shrine house to the center of the village where they would be ritually cleansed and decorated with beads. 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As part of annual celebrations that take place when the first rains of the year occur, figures such as this would be taken from their shrine house to the center of the village where they would be ritually cleansed and decorated with beads. 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