When trying to determine which antique African mask to purchase, there is a lot you should consider and research before making the purchase. Many masks may seem like good deals, but they may have cracks or issues that you aren't able to see in person with just one look. There are many important questions you need to ask yourself when looking for African Masks such as:
Namji Dolls are made from African Rosewood, a tree native to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea. A single block of African Rosewood is hand carved into a geometric form and adorned with multi colored beads, metals, fiber, cowrie shells, coins, and even leather. Each doll has an individual stature and face expression. Namji Dolls are unique works of art because they are created by hand and thus have become collectibles with high prices. In auctions houses and private collections around the world, antique Namji Dolls fetch significant sums.
The Bamileke Kingdom, which straddles Cameroon's border with Nigeria and Guinea, has a population of up to 1 million people in and around the nation's north, west, and south-west. In Africa, there is an infinite number of seating styles unique to various civilizations, each characterized by its own design. The Bamileke stool is most certainly one of those.
Bogolanfini is a textile tradition from Africa that has the potential to dramatically enhance the look of any home. This brief essay will take you through the evolution of African mud cloth fabric and its importance in every living space.
Juju hat, also known in Cameroon as Bamileke or Tyn hat, has come a long way from being traditional ceremonial headgear to decorating beautiful interior designer homes as contemporary wall decorations.
