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OUR LOVE FOR JUJU HATS

The Bamileke people of Cameroon are a unique people in terms of their history. They are cohesive and divided, similar yet distinct, like many African societies before them. The conquest...

OUR LOVE FOR JUJU HATS

The Bamileke people of Cameroon are a unique people in terms of their history. They are cohesive and divided, similar yet distinct, like many African societies before them. The conquest...

Understanding Antique African Tribal Masks

Tribal masks have been used throughout history as far back as ancient times. They were believed to be magical or able to bring good luck, and tribes often wore them during...

Understanding Antique African Tribal Masks

Tribal masks have been used throughout history as far back as ancient times. They were believed to be magical or able to bring good luck, and tribes often wore them during...

MAKENGE BASKETS AND its UNIQUE HISTORY

Makenge are scraggly plants that may be found near bodies of water throughout the Mongu region. They have long, shallow roots that the weavers can easily dig up from the sandy...

MAKENGE BASKETS AND its UNIQUE HISTORY

Makenge are scraggly plants that may be found near bodies of water throughout the Mongu region. They have long, shallow roots that the weavers can easily dig up from the sandy...

History of African Mud Cloth

The process of making mud cloth involves laying the wet strips of plant fibers or fabric over the top of smooth rocks that have been heated until they're nearly too hot to...

History of African Mud Cloth

The process of making mud cloth involves laying the wet strips of plant fibers or fabric over the top of smooth rocks that have been heated until they're nearly too hot to...

Malawi Basketry: Tradition and Innovation

Traditional and innovative, the malawi style of basket weaving is a dynamic and growing trade that has grown to be one of the most recognizable symbols of Malawi. With roots deep in...

Malawi Basketry: Tradition and Innovation

Traditional and innovative, the malawi style of basket weaving is a dynamic and growing trade that has grown to be one of the most recognizable symbols of Malawi. With roots deep in...

HISTORY BEHING THE MAKENGE BASKET

In Zambia, new brides are given a hand-woven basket made from the roots of the Makenge bush known to the rest of the world as "Makenge Basket". This is part of...

HISTORY BEHING THE MAKENGE BASKET

In Zambia, new brides are given a hand-woven basket made from the roots of the Makenge bush known to the rest of the world as "Makenge Basket". This is part of...