Herb Cup
Cup or jar for storing medicinal herbs, topped by an ape on the lid, referring to N’botombo, divinity of the forest, in…
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Spirit Box
So-called spirit box for keeping ancestral relics. Figures carved around it may represent the ancestors whose relics lie inside.
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Offer Cup Yoruba (Nigeria)
The Yoruba statues of cup bearers are related to divination, serving for a part of a cup of offerings and welcome cup…
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Ointment Jar
Jar or cup from the Korahogo region for storing medicinal or magical ointments, cosmetics for the faces or hair of notables’ wives,…
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Wooden vessel
Large wooden vessel wrapped in reddish cords. On its lid stands a fetish-like figure with cords tied around its body.
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Wine Vase
Gourd beautifully decorated with inlaid brass figures and resin bands bearing cowries in patterns.
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Small Box
Small bronze chest or box made using the lost-wax process.
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Kola Cup
Cup intended to contain the kola nuts offered to the visitor.
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Funerary Urn
Funeral urn supported by four cariatids.
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Offering Cup
Cup used in the enthronement of the Hogon, master and spiritual leader of the Dogon ethnic group.
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Secret Cup
Cup known as a “secrets cup”, belonging to the private sphere of a doon woman, in which she keeps her most intimate…
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Kola Cup
Container for kola nuts offered to visitors, also used for tobacco.
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Ointment Vessel
Small vessel intended to hold various ointments, both medicinal substances and pigments for Massai women’s make-up.
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Ointment Vessel
Small vessel intended to hold medicinal substances. Age patina.
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Comb
Comb from the Bafusam region, made of hippopotamus bone. They are ornament combs, of prestige rather than of use.
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Couple of Lovers
Tender scene of two lovers seated on traditional Akan stools or thrones, with the ethnic group’s most characteristic features and scarifications.
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Woman’s Head
The face of a beautiful young woman with a typical Baule hairstyle.
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Young Female Initiate
Young female initiate with developing breasts, a carved strand of beads around her waist, and a hairstyle divided into two braided sections…
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Notable Woman
Representation of a woman of high rank, seated on an Akan throne, symbol of authority and dignity.
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Comb
Comb with carved motifs characteristic of the Akan group. Age patina.
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Comb
Comb with motifs characteristic of the Akan group. Age patina.
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Comb
AKAN COMB FOR USE, WITH TRIBAL MOTIFS CARVED ON BOTH SIDES. BEAUTIFUL BROWN PATINA FROM USE.
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Maternity comb
In Africa, a comb marks the wearer’s distinction and rank, since wearing one prevents carrying loads on the head.
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Goli Comb
Comb carved in one piece, with a handle representing a Goli mask.
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