Nikissi
The statues Nkissi of the Kongolike all the Nkissi, are protective figures that acquire their strength and power after being charged by…
FET-46
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Chain of Marriage
African art object symbolizing the last bond of love between two people.
BRN-63
Anomam Mask
They represent spiritual power or “Yu”. Their artistic canons are quite similar to those of their neighbors.
MFAZ-72
Anomam Mask
They represent spiritual power or “Yu”. Their artistic canons are quite similar to those of their neighbors.
MFAZ-73
Zauli mask
The word Zaulí designates both the mask and the traditional dance of the country.
MFAZ-74
Facocero mask
Mask depicting the stylized figure of the head of a facocero or wart boar.
MFZ-27
Passport Mami Wata De Bronze
The myth of Mami Wata extends over a wide area of the African continent, especially along the Atlantic side.
BR-13
Elephant Mask
Mask representing an elephant, an emblamatic animal from Côte d'Ivoire, performed by the procedure of lost wax.
BR-14
Votive Figure
The statues, offerings, votive figures and exvotes are not in Africa an offering dedicated to God or to the gods for a…
FIV-1
Traditional Currency
Old bronze currency used in Côte d’Ivoire and much of West Africa into the 19th century.
PAR-4
Couple
Probably a real couple or at least high rank as shown by their hairstyles and the fact of sitting on an akan…
PAR-5
Couple
Classic attie hairstyle with central crest and two side bows in both characters.
PAR-6
Iran, Cochon Ritual
For the BIDJIOGO everything sacred is called “iran”, whether it is an altar, a statue or a seat, and they are respected…
MYA-14
Tiburon Mask
Most of its masks have a relationship with the sea, shark, sawfish or hammerfish, often associating two animals such as ray and…
MFR-1
Votive Figure
Statue of an initiate, naked woman who can represent an ancestor.
FIV-2
Maternity
The woman who is expecting a child is considered a maternity.
MTR-26
Couple Dan
Statues are less frequent than masks. They are usually commissioned by the chiefs and notables.
PAR-1
Nkissi
The statues Nkissi of the Kongolike all the Nkissi, are protective figures that acquire their strength and power after being charged by…
FET-47
Offering cup
An offering cup supported on the heads of two primordial ancestors acting as caryatids, with two others represented on the lid.
RCPT-4
Bridestool stool
Object, coming from the region of Gaona, called interchangeably wedding stool or courtship, since it has a symbolic use during the celebration…
TAB-4
King O Chief
Majestic statue of king or chief from the Dimbokro region.
EMS-61
Pendant Sun O Necklace Of God
These small pieces have for the Dogon the same sacred value as large wooden statues or masks or other iron objects.
CYA-1
Bracelet
Object that has been used, important size and nice patina.
PYB-2
Ritual Snake
Ancient ritual iron reprewsing a snake.The snake is one of the primordial animals of most ethnic groups.
HIER-2
