WHAT ARE AFRICAN DOLLS?Answering this question is not simple. Certainly, dolls are made for children's playthings all over the African continent. But dolls also serve social, ritual, and spiritual purposes....
People: Anyi (Agni) Location: Coastal Region of Southern Cote d'Ivoire Population: Est 100,000 Arts: The Anyi, like most of the so-called "Lagoon" peoples, are known primarily for their strikingly...
Gold weights have been called "masterpieces in miniature" reflecting artistry in service to commerce. The weights are not gold but were used in the trade of gold. Until the end of the nineteenth century, gold...