Meanings, typology and function of these objects Fertility dolls, a tradition common to the whole African continent, represent the future of a society. Their beautifully
Beliefs and spirituality among Bantu peoples The Punu masks of Gabon—white faces crowned by elegant prominent coiffures—convey a captivating sense of serenity, in keeping with
Analysis of the Akuaba dolls Akua’ba figures, one of the best known forms of African art, are the work of the Ashanti tribe of Ghana,
Fang Statuary The Fang are a major ethnic group of Central and West Africa and form part of the population of Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and
Between the time of their creation and that of their acquisition, the perception of Yoruba ere ibeji figures shifts. Initially seen as receptacles for the
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