SHORT GUIDE TO VINTAGE AFRICAN SPOONS Traditional societies throughout Sub-Saharan Africa employ large spoons, ladles, and scoops for cooking and serving, as meals are often a communal affair. Spoons are...
People: Mende Location: Southern Sierra Leone Population: 700,000 Arts: Most Mende art is connected to rituals and celebrations conducted by either the men's Poro Society, or the women's Sande Society....
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...
Attyie (Attie, Akye or Ankye) Lagoon Figures The statues of the Attye are some of the most ravishing in all of Africa , combining the best features of Baule sculpture with a unique "lagoon" appearance. The...
People: Bassa Location: Central Liberia Population: Disputed Est 400,000 Arts: The art works of the Bassa are linked stylistically and ritually to the Mande-speaking Dan, who now live mainly in Cote...
The Yaure People of Africa People: Yaure (Yaoure)Location: Central Cote d'Ivoire Population: 20,000 Arts: The Yaure, of Akan descent, are known mostly for their striking masks. Though they display...
Ahava Diamonds are part of the Kimberly Process, all our diamonds are conflict free.The Kimberley Process (KP) is a joint governments, industry and civil society initiative to stem the flow of conflict...
Cote d'Ivoire - Guide to Cote d'Ivoire in World Cup In 2006, seven new nations will take part in the soccer's World Cup competition. When it comes to raw talent, many soccer fans agree Cote D'Ivoire, a World...
People: Attye (Attie,Akye,Atye)Location: Coastal Region of Southern Cote d'Ivoire Population: Est 55,000 Arts: The Attye, like most of the so-called "Lagoon" peoples, are known primarily for their...
People: Ebrie Location: Coastal Region of Southern Cote d'Ivoire Population: Est 35,000 Arts: The Ebrie, like most of the so-called "Lagoon" peoples, are known primarily for their strikingly beautiful female...