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  • Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap
    By Kuba
    Located in Chicago, IL
    This petite cone-shaped cap, known as laket, was created by an artisan of the Kuba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The base is made of a simple woven raffia fabric, ...
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    Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

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  • Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
    Located in Chicago, IL
    While shield and spear were central to African combat, this example by the Kuba People of Central Africa was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-coloniza...
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    Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

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    Iron

  • Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
    Located in Chicago, IL
    Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the Bura tribe's burial ritual. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...
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    Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Abstract Sculptures

    Materials

    Terracotta

  • Yoruba Painted Veranda Post
    Located in Chicago, IL
    Hand carved with a figurative design, this TOTEM-like wooden post was crafted by an artisan of the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria. Resembling the tall houseposts used to support the roof of a home, this shorter post would have been placed on a veranda courtyard as a symbolic and decorative element and did not bear weight. This veranda post...
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    Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

    Materials

    Wood

  • Wooden Ethiopian Headrest
    Located in Chicago, IL
    So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles, tribal leaders would rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and concave rest gives these function...
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    Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

    Materials

    Wood

  • Yoruba Omo Bell, c. 1900
    Located in Chicago, IL
    This four-sided brass face bell, known as omo, was created by an artisan of the Ijebu Yoruba People of Southern Nigeria. A mark of the wearer's rank and power, the bell would have be...
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    Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

    Materials

    Metal

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  • Tutsi Beaded Prestige Bottles
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    Prestige display bottles Tutsi People Rwanda and Burundi First half of 20th century European glass bottles, glass beads, cotton net stringing Height: tallest is 11.25 inches.  
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