Bug and Butterfly Specimens
Historically, insect collecting was widespread in the Victorian age where it dovetailed beautifully with the idea of presenting curiosity cabinets filled with a variety of natural wonders found…
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Five Taras or Goddess Tara
Tara is known as the Saviouress, the female counterpart of Avalokitesvara, the vehicle through which Avalokitesvara’s love and compassion are delivered.
Himalayan Masking Tradition
Focusing attention on the so-called “primitive” or tribal masks of the Himalayas requires adapting the eye to a completely different style regarding Himalayan art than is generally acknowledged…
Akwanshi Stone Monolith
The Ejagham people, who live in Cameroon, called these monoliths Akwanshi , which translates as person in the ground. There is general agreement among scholars that they are…
Baule Tribesman Mask with Pith Helmet
Baule masks have many purposes, but they are used mostly for representative purposes, symbolizing deities, ancestors, and animal spirits.
Bwami Mask of the Songola People
The Bwami masks of the Songola tend to only be seen, handled or owned by the highest grades of the society.
Myth of Garuda
Garuda was able to fly faster than any bird even at his birth. Garuda preys relentlessly on serpents and has even become a symbol against the illnesses caused…
Bedu Mask or Bedu Plank Mask
In regard to Bedu masks, Bedu is really a reference to a mythical wild animal. Legend states the Bedu was discovered in the bush by a father who…
Ceremonial Porcupine Tunic
The Kaka people create intriguing and dramatic tunics, completely covered in porcupine quills, front and back. Porcupine tunics from the Kaka people are quite rare because of their…
Holland Sheep Leather Furniture
The design and craftsmanship of sheep leather furniture was perfected in Holland and spread to other countries like France and England.