They are known for their rich culture, artistic traditions, matrilineal social structure, and historical role in the region.
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An antique Wood Dance Wand. Genuine antique piece.
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Nature spirits, the spirits of dead kings, the spirits of anchestors dominate Kuba religion. They grow raffia and oil palms, raise corn as a cash crop, and hunt and fish.
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Raffia Vinifera fibers. 67,0 x cm. (26,38 x 26.18. ).
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The Djerma live in the arid lands of the Sahel. Many live in the Niger River valley and exploit the river for irrigation. Horses and especially cattle are an important source of wealth for the Djerma, and there has long been a trade pattern whereby cattle are driven south for sale in coastal countries.
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This is a rare and unusual type of bowl that is oval shaped with flat ends. There is a lug on the underside that has a partial hole (doesn't go all the way through). A similar example can be found in the British Museum object number: Oc1920,0322.4.
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All of the beads on the strand are very rare. Especially in this condition.
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Each hand features holes, however, I do not know the purpose of these - though these were possibly holes through which the depiction of a spear was placed through. The traces of darker colouring on the surface of the wood (as shown on the photos) might possibly be the fading of darker coloured areas - as you will see in the photos of the shield, there is a wonderful contrast of lighter and darker colours.
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