Baston De Adivino
For the central character who carries in his arms a pumpkin of magical substances, by his dress and by his bearing we…
BST-42
Regalia
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Royalties are the material symbols representative of the head's authority. They are the main symbols of power and dignity and can only be carried and possessed by those who wield power. Ceremony swords, flyflies, scepters and command sticks are part of the royalties. Only kings can carry scepters and batons of command. The scepter is, par excellence, the symbol of royal power, to such an extent that even in the absence of the king honors and pleitesy. They are usually delicately sculpted and richly decorated, whether made of wood, bronze or covered with gold foil as in the country. Akan.
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Men’s Initiation Baston
Before reaching adulthood the boys are organized in different age classes in which they receive the corresponding successive initiations until…
BST-43
Men’s Initiation Baston
Baton used by young neophytes in the processions of male initiation.
VAR-33
Men’s Initiation Baston
Baton used by young neophytes in the processions of male initiation.
BST-44
Men’s Initiation Baston
Baton used by young neophytes in the processions of male initiation.
BST-45
Men’s Initiation Baston
Baton used by young neophytes in the processions of male initiation.
BST-47
Men’s Initiation Rod
Baton used by young neophytes in the processions of male initiation.
BST-48
Men’s Initiation Rod
Baton used by young neophytes in the processions of male initiation.
BST-49
Notable stick
The cane is one of the symbols of authority and distinction of the notables.
BST-50
Baston De Commando
This small scepter or baton represents a character sitting on an akan stool.
BST-51
Scary.
Scary whose handle is topped by a head that undoubtedly represents its owner or a remarkable.
ESP-9
Sunshine Mango
Mango des eapantarescas topped with a bird at the top.
ESP-10
Sceptre
From the Neolithic the scepter, a kind of small baton of command, has been the symbol of the power of sovereigns and…
BST-52
Comb
A six-pin comb that was brandished by the women, I baulé to hold their hair in religious and festive ceremonies.
PNS-32
Comb
Seven-point comb of the so-called broc and African, brass, whose handle is rowed with the head of the typical ethnic queens.
PNS-33
Comb Couple
Comb that represents a couple acquired in Abidjan in the mid-sixties delmpasado century.
PNS-34
Women’s Head Comb.
Comb topped with the head of a young woman touched with a beautiful hairstyle, acquired in Abidjan in the mid-sixties delmpasado century.
PNS-35
Women’s Comb Standing
A comb that represents a woman with her arms over her belly, a regular posture I gave the welcome and peace, which…
PNS-36
Women’s Comb Sitting
Comb that represents a woman sitting on an Akan stool which indicates that she is a remarkable woman.
PNS-37
Baston De Commando
Important control stick of a notable normally used in important ceremonies and festivities.
BST-53
Comb
Simple five-barbed baulé comb. Old patina for use.
PNS-38
Pipe Rings
Although smoking in these pipes is usually not smoked in them, they are prestigious pipes whose ten bronze rings with small antelope…
PIP-23
Pipe Rings
Although smoking in these pipes is usually not smoked in them, they are prestigious pipes whose ten bronze rings with small antelope…
PIP-24
Sceptre
From the Neolithic the scepter, a kind of small baton of command, has been the symbol of the power of sovereigns and…
BST-54
