African Treasures

Guro masks of the ivory coast are globally renowned for their hand-carved beauty and design... The masks are thought to give their wearers spirit powers, depicting an intricate fusion of human and animal features to create unique and decorative sculptural wares. The group has traded their techniques with neighboring tribes for years, thus, many Guro masks share traits with their neighbors, the Baule, and you people.

The mask that was delivered looked nothing like the photo. It was downright garish and ugly. I returned it.. Anonymous. Wed Sep 13 2023

The Namji tribe is famous for these carved wooden decorative dolls used as both fertility dolls and play dolls for young girls who would name them, feed them, and carry them everywhere. Each doll is carved with unique features and facial expressions, making each true one-of-a-kind. This small African Ramji doll is hand-carved from solid South African pine wood and adorned with natural cowrie shells around her head and waist, green glass beads and kente cloth garb, culturally significant silk, and cotton fabric. Each a special work of art, these sacred dolls help prepare young girls for Namji womanhood and motherhood while being widely deemed some of the most beautiful dolls in Africa.

I have paid much more for these dolls in the past at an upscale store. The quality of the doll from Perigold is exactly the same but for a significantly reduced price.. Sara. Delray Beach, FL. Sat Nov 18 2023

Among Ghana's Ewe people, such masks as this Atiglinyi money mask are given to those who have been able to successfully achieve a huge and difficult assignment within their tribe. This mask is hand-carved from sacred soft glossy-colored into an elephant head adorned with coins, decorative hand-painted embellishments, a metallic gold tusk, and snout, and bolstered on a stand for prominent display.

Beautiful. Exactly as I had hope it would be and packaged well. Monica. Castle Rock, CO. Tue Aug 02 2022

This type of large metallic shield has been historically used as a defensive weapon in wartime and displayed as a decorative symbol of status and wealth by the Tikar tribe in Cameroon. Hand-carved from one solid piece of Baobab wood, a prehistoric succulent tree of the African Savannah, this large shield is sculpted into a textural radial design with a reflective silver aluminum finish. Prominently displayed on a metal stand by its handle, this table decor shield is one-of-a-kind, collaboratively crafted by a large group of tribespeople to make each piece truly unique and communal.

This type of wooden shield has been historically used as a defensive weapon in wartime and displayed as a decorative symbol of status and wealth by the Tikar tribe in Cameroon. Hand-carved from one solid piece of Baobab wood, an eco-friendly sacred wood, this tall oval shield is engraved with striped carvings, creating a black and white pattern. Prominently displayed on a metal stand by its handle, this table decor shield is one-of-a-kind, collaboratively crafted by a large group of tribespeople to make each piece truly unique and communal.

Beautiful geometric pattern! It is different from the picture by put still a keeper.. Anonymous. Thu May 30 2024

Masks are the most coveted art form for the Dan tribe of the Ivory Coast, representing the most powerful embodiment of spiritual forces, called glue. Like did, glue inhabits the dark forest, longing to enter and participate in the ordered world of the village but, being invisible, cannot until a mask is interpreted from a dream, described to the elders, then made. The carver sculpts the wooden mask with baobab wood and adorns it with chicken feathers, cowrie shells, and cloth. The mask is worn by the carver with attire that includes forest materials such as raffia, feathers, and fur, all representing the glue. Socially, these masks are the means of bringing control and order to village life, providing the strongest impressions of a young Dan person's earliest and most important experiences.

I think it lovely so authentic looking . Cynthia. Chula Vista, CA. Wed Jun 19 2024

The Namji tribe is famous for these carved wooden decorative dolls used as both fertility dolls and play dolls for young girls who would name them, feed them, and carry them everywhere. Each doll is carved with unique features and facial expressions, making each truly one-of-a-kind. This small African Ramji doll is hand-carved from solid South African pine wood and adorned with natural cowrie shells around her head and waist, gold glass beads and kente cloth garb, culturally significant silk, and cotton fabric. Each a special work of art, these sacred dolls help prepare young girls for Namji womanhood and motherhood while being widely deemed some of the most beautiful dolls in Africa.

They are beautiful, I love them!!!. Celeste. CA. Wed Apr 27 2022

The Namji tribe is famous for these carved wooden decorative dolls used as both fertility dolls and play dolls for young girls who would name them, feed them, and carry them everywhere. Each doll is carved with unique features and facial expressions, making each truly one-of-a-kind. This small African Ramji doll is hand-carved from solid South African pine wood and adorned with natural cowrie shells around her head and waist, white glass beads and kente cloth garb, culturally significant silk, and cotton fabric. Each a special work of art, these sacred dolls help prepare young girls for Namji womanhood and motherhood while being widely deemed some of the most beautiful dolls in Africa.

love this figurine . Looks like straight out of a village in Africa. James. Nashville, TN. Sun Feb 11 2024

The Chokwe people's history dates to the 15th century, founding several kingdoms across the land, but ultimately settling in Angola. They are vigorous and courageous hunters and agriculturists, reflecting this dynamic spirit in their vivid. These wooden masks are the most powerful and important to the Chokwe, known as Chikunga. Highly charged with power and considered sacred, Chikunga masks are used during investiture ceremonies of a chief and sacrifices to the ancestors. These elaborate masks are made of barkcloth stretched over an armature of wickerwork, covered over with brown and black resin, and painted with white designs. Long, thick rope juts out to form hair, bringing these masks to life. Only the current chief of a group wears Chikunga, enhancing the godlike caliber of this mask.

Love the set. The mask have truly transformed the ambiance of my space and have added a unique and captivating element to the overall design. The mask exceeded my expectations.. Angela. Richmond, VA. Thu Sep 21 2023

Inspired by the royal artisanal brass cast sculptures deemed account artisans from more than 1,000 years ago, this brass leopard sculpture with a bronze finish pays homage to the King of the Forestall to the Benin people The leopard. This animal is sacred and one of the most prominently depicted in Benin art. Shrouded in myth, it is unsure how the leopard became a royal symbol, however, it is empirically known to be sacred to the Oba, symbolizing authority, the loyalty of subjects, status, and harmony between forces, like a yin and yang energy, that every successful Oba should possess.

Gorgeous— substantial and well crafted.. Stephen. Palm Beach, FL. Sat Feb 19 2022

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This type of large wooden shield has been historically used as a defensive weapon in wartime and displayed as a decorative symbol of status and wealth by the tribe in Cameroon. Hand-carved from one solid piece of baobab wood, a sacred wood used for medicinal and ritual purposes for centuries, this large shield boasts hundreds of hand-placed black glass beads on manila string in a circular pattern around a dimensional cluster of natural cowrie shells in the center. The edge is framed in a row of cowrie shells, as well, creating a bold silhouette. This decorative shield is one-of-a-kind, collaboratively crafted by a large group of tribespeople to make each piece truly unique and communal.

Love it-good accent piece-makes a statement!. Anna. Troy, MI. Sat Aug 12 2023

This brown wooden Senufo statue is used during Lo Society initiations and rituals, also known as a poor society--an educational rite of passage group for men. A Senufo diviner uses the statue to represent an ancestor during a tribal custom, philosophical, or historical teaching. This one-of-a-kind female statue is hand-carved from sacred Baobab wood with hallmark details to the Senufo form, including an angular jaw, exaggerated hairstyle, scarification patterns on her breasts. These details emanate the beautiful female form in a proportionate pose specific to how the professional master carvers would create them. The brown wood statue adheres to a flat square base for a sturdy floor display.

This peace show a lot of details in the face Attention getter show stopper. Chavela. Bridgeton, NJ. Thu Feb 20 2020

The Namji tribe is famous for these carved wooden decorative dolls used as both fertility dolls and play dolls for young girls who would name them, feed them, and carry them everywhere. Each doll is carved with unique features and facial expressions, making each true one-of-a-kind. This small African Ramji doll is hand-carved from solid South African pine wood and adorned with natural cowrie shells around her head and waist, bright orange glass beads and kente cloth garb, culturally significant silk, and cotton fabric. Each a special work of art, these sacred dolls help prepare young girls for Namji womanhood and motherhood while being widely deemed some of the most beautiful dolls in Africa.

Great match for my color scheme.. Bobbie. Pittsburgh, PA. Sun Jun 06 2021

The Chokwe people's history dates to the 15th century, founding several kingdoms across the land, but ultimately settling in Angola. They are vigorous and courageous hunters and agriculturists, reflecting this dynamic spirit in their vivid. These wooden masks are the most powerful and important to the Chokwe, known as Chikunga. Highly charged with power and considered sacred, Chikunga masks are used during investiture ceremonies of a chief and sacrifices to the ancestors. These elaborate masks are made of barkcloth stretched over an armature of wickerwork, covered over with brown and black resin, and painted with muted magenta, blue, and yellow designs. Long, thick rope juts out to form hair, bringing these masks to life. Only the current chief of a group wears Chikunga, enhancing the godlike caliber of this mask.

Authentic!. Leigh. CA. Sat Jun 27 2020