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Mask-headdress in the shape of a ram’s head, of the Mossi people, Burkina Faso. Artist unknown; 20t
Baga Shoulder Mask, D'mba-yamba. République De Guinée.
Egungun mask of the Yoruba people, Nigeria. Artist unknown; 20th century. Now in theMusée du quai
Yoruba-style helmet (copper alloy) depicting two birds of prey attacking a horse-headed snake. From
Bronzework from the Kingdom of Benin (in present-day Nigeria) in the form of a leopard’s head. Arti
Maiden spirit mask of the Igbo people, Nigeria. Artist unknown; early 20th century. Now in the Bro
Carved door (wood with iron staples) thought to be by the artist Sakiwa of the Nupe peoples, Nigeria
Standing bronze oba sculpture from Benin City in the Kingdom of Benin (present-day southern Nigeria)
Figure of a horn-blower, from the Kingdom of Benin in present-day Edo State, Nigeria. Artist unknow
Yoruba twin statuettes covered with shells. Artist unknown; 20th century. Now in theMusée du quai
Ivory armband from the Yoruba city-state of Owo (in present-day Ondo State, Nigeria). Artist unknow
#Repost with @adoringblackwomen #maiacampbell ❤️ brown skin women were so slept on in the 90s/2000s,
deducecanoe:sweetnhard:westafricanwomen:sancophaleague:“Ola Orekunrin was studying to become a
Headdress of the Ekoi (Ejagham) people in the Cross River region of Nigeria/Cameroon. Artist unknow
Ivorian Photographer Joana Choumali’s “Hââbré: The Last Generation” Series Exhibits at London’s 50 G
Wooden chest. Tuareg peoples, Mali, West Africa. 20th century. MFA Boston.
Hip ornament (bronze, copper, and iron) in the shape of a leopard’s head, of the Edo people, Kingdom
Take me to reality, and drag me to the truth. #sza #repost @eighthh_wonder #melanin #melaninonfleek
Hyena mask of the Bwa people, Burkina Faso, made from painted wood and vegetable fibers. Now in the
Onesimus, an enslaved West African man, convinced Cotton Mather to support the practice of inoculati
Cape of Good Hope by zug55 on Flickr.
13neighbors:Cape of Good Hope by zug55 on Flickr.
Headdress from the Idoma people of Nigeria’s Guinea Coast. Artist unknown; early 20th century. Now
‘The Political Leader Considered As The Representative of a Culture’, Ahmed Sekou Toure,
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