Royal Pipe
These are called royal pipes, used in court ceremonies and by the so-called kings of the chefferies or chiefdoms, true feudal lords…
PIP-9
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Pipe Bowl
Terracotta pipe bowl used by chiefs in court ceremonies.
PIP-10
Pipe Bowl
Small, simple pipe bowl that has been used, with geometric designs.
PIP-11
Ceremony Pipe
Pipe used by chiefs in ceremonies. It is a prestige pipe, not intended for smoking.
PIP-12
Prestige Pipe
Pipe used by chiefs in ceremonies. It is a prestige pipe, not intended for smoking.
PIP-13
Pipe Bowl
Prestige and ceremonial pipe bowl representing a seated man whose head occupies the entire body.
PIP-14
Pipe Bowl
Artistic bronze pipe bowl representing a Sao horseman holding his horse’s reins.
PIP-15
Pipe Bowl
The pipe bowl represents a chief’s head with one of the characteristic hairstyles.
PIP-16
Hair Pin
Pin for securing women’s hairstyles, formed by three circles arranged like a clover, with spiral designs.
CYA-8
Earring
Simple brass earring worn by Peul women, made from a small twisted sheet.
CYA-9
Small Bell
Old bell used as an ornament by Peul women. Old patina.
CYA-10
Chief’s Staff
Staff marking the chief’s rank. Black and golden patina.
BST-17
Twin Vinavi
"Vinavi"it means twin." These statuettes called twins or dolls.
GML-13
Meliza Vinavi
"Vinavi"it means twin." These statuettes called twins or dolls.
GML-14
Rifle Slingshot
Slingshot from the colonial period, used by children to hunt birds and small animals.
TRCH-17
Slingshot with a Male Figure
The slingshot depicts a young man with hair combed back, wearing a short-sleeved polo shirt and shorts in the European style of…
TRCH-18
Janus Slingshot
Small slingshot handle with two opposing Janus-like heads: the female face has a forehead scarification, the male one wrinkles on the forehead.
TRCH-19
Comb
Plain seven-toothed comb commonly used to hold the hair of high-ranking women of the Akan group.
PNS-20
Mouse Oracle
Of all the divinatory practices employed in Africa, one of the most well-known in the Western world is undoubtedly the oracle of…
OYA-9
Princess Head
The Ekoï or Ejagham live along the southeastern border with Cameroon.
MCYC-38
Ceremonial Staff
In most African countries ceremonial staffs convey great solemnity, accompanied by varying degrees of pomp and splendour.
BST-18
Ceremonial Staff
Ceremonial staffs imply great solemnity in most African countries.
BST-19
Tirachinas Bonu Amwin
Slingshots or slingshots, depending on the region, are actually a small, sling-like, first weapon capable of injuring or killing remotely.
TRCH-20
Slingshot
SIMPLE SLINGSHOT REPRESENTING AN ANTHROPOMORPHIC SILHOUETTE.
TRCH-21
