Ogoni Figure - Nigeria
Ogoni human figure representation of the ancestors, used in Ka-elu performances and the puppet shows which are performed exclusively by the Amanikpo Society.These two figure are from Igbo ethnic group, made from wood with movable lower jaws operated by a rod which passes vertically through the trunk. Tribal collection.
Sizes: H560mm / H600mm
Product ID: #558
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Jacaranda Wooden Carved Fish - Swaziland
Authentic African wooden fish from Swaziland.A lovely story about a man in Swaziland, who carves fish out of Jacaranda wood using a chain saw. "To cure" the fish he places them in the river until they are ready to be sold. Tribal collection.
Colours: Wood
Sizes: Sizes: 850mm/ 1050mm
Product ID: #564
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Bambara Chiwara Wooden Headdress - Mali
Chi wara headdress translates as “animal of tillage.” In Bamana belief, a mythical creature-the primordial Chi Wara-was the first farmer, a wild beast who taught mankind how to cultivate fields.The lower body represents the aardvark, a type of anteater that burrows into the ground with its claws and snout. The way an aardvark scratches at the earth reminds the viewer of planting crops. The head of the sculpture with the tall thin antlers of a roan antelope remind the viewer of growing millet, a grain commonly grown in the region. And, the zigzag patterns stand for the path of the sun between winter and summer solstices also suggesting the way an antelope runs. The Chi wara is formed into a crest mask, which sits on top of the dancer’s head attached to a basketry cap. The dancer’s body and face are hidden by a costume of grasses and fibers that is a symbol of rain-essential to growing food. Beads, leather, and metal attachments often are added to embellish the masquerade. Tribal collection.
Sizes: H1100 x W280mm
Product ID: #561
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Bambara Horse Marionette
The Bambara is the largest ethnic group within Mali. The BAMARA believe in the great light and creator god FARO, a redeemer and organizer of the universe who is enthroned in the seventh heaven and sends rain which brings fertility. Tribal collection.
Sizes: Approx. H1200mm
Product ID: #233
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Gurage Headrest - Ethiopia
Wooden headrests are common household items amongst various Ethiopian tribes. These beautifully hand carved headrests enables people to sleep without interfering with their hairstyle. Ethiopian tribal headrests come in several forms and designs and reflect each tribe's cultural identity. Ethiopian headrests mostly come from peoples such as the Somali, Gurage, Kambatta, Sidamo, Oromo, and Arussi. Tribal collection.
Sizes: H180 x W180mm
Product ID: #235
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Kirdi girls loinskirt - Chad
"The Kirdi are an ethnic group of people living mostly in the Mandara Mountains in northwestern Cameroon and north eastern Nigeria. The Kirdi, who are also known as "mountain peoples", Lionskirt is the most basic garment or clothing used by working men in north west africa, most often it consisted of leather belt strap wrapped around the waist with triangular flap metal that hung down in front the private parts." Tribal collection.
Sizes: H140 x W200mm
Product ID: #236
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Bamileke Metal Loinskirt - Cameroon
The most basic garment of clothing for working men was the loincloth or metal loin skirt. The climate in Central Africa was very hot. Many workers simply worked naked. It indicate that many men working in agriculture, wood, metal, leather, and tailoring wore a loincloth or a loin skirt. The loincloth was a very simple garment and is seen beginning in the period of (c. 2700-c. 2000 B.C.E.). Most often it consisted of a leather belt wrapped around the waist with a triangular flap of material that hung down in front of the private parts. Tribal collection.
Sizes: H230 x W170mm
Product ID: #470
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Mancala Gameboard - Nigeria
Mancala is a family of board games played around the world, sometimes called "sowing" games, or "count-and-capture" games, which describes the game-play. Mancala games play a role in many African and some Asian societies comparable to that of chess in the West. The list of mancala games best known in the Western world includes Kalah and Oware. Other games are Congkak, Omweso, Ünee tugaluulakh, Bao, Sungka and Igisoro.The word mancala comes from the Arabic word naqala meaning literally "to move." There is no one game with the name mancala; instead mancala is a type, or designation, of game. This word is used in Syria, Lebanon, and Egypt, but is not consistently applied to any one game. Tribal collection.
Sizes: H110 x W680 x D180mm
Product ID: #422
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