Wednesday, August 3, 2016

ARTICLE NAME...Ijala
ORIGIN OF ITEM...Nigeria
ITEM DESCRIPTION AND SIGNIFICANCE...This is a special mask worn by the juju dance during the coronation ceremony of a new igwe(king)
MATERIAL...Wood and palm leaves
PRICE...$2000.00USD
REMARK***Negotiable

ARTICLE NAME...Keng Fon(kings pipe)
ORIGIN OF ITEM...Cameroon
ITEM DESCRIPTION AND SIGNIFICANCE...It is believed to have magical powers to the fon.He can smoke tobacco,incense,and other powerful medicine for healing or to inspire him to rule his people.
MATERIAL...Brass
PRICE...$6500.00USD
REMARK***Negotiable

ARTICLE NAME...Twin
ORIGIN OF ITEM...Gabon
ITEM DESCRIPTION AND SIGNIFICANCE...It symbolizes feminine power and the spirit goddess of fertility.The mask is very important to the bwiti religion and unique only to Gabon


PRICE...$1800USD(Each)
REMARK***Non Negotiable
ARTICLE NAME...Nkaa
ORIGIN OF ITEM...Cameroon
ITEM DESCRIPTION AND SIGNIFICANCE...Usually known as a secret basket or magic pocket.The pot is only used by the majong society to preserve food.
METERIAL...Wood
PRICE...$3000.00USD
REMARK***Negotiable

ARTICLE NAME...Ki-yer-ka-ransi(Ancestral brume)
ORIGIN OF ITEM...Cameroon
ITEM DESCRIPTION AND SIGNIFICANCE...This powerful and mysterious brume handed over from generation to generation by the secret society or secret councilors, otherwise known as the Quig-Fon to the Fon.Its main function is to drive away evil spirits from the land.It is also used to exile witches,wizards and villagers who have committed abominations
PRICE...$17.000.00USD
REMARK***Negotiable

ARTICLE NAME...Kitem ke fon(the fons wine jar)
ORIGIN OF ITEM...Cameroon
ITEM DESCRIPTION AND SIGNIFICANCE...This is where the royal palm wine of the fon is being kept and served.Usually called the royal calabash and only the fon drinks from this calabash
PRICE...$30.000.00USD
REMARK***Negotiable

ARTICLE NAME...Nyuy-Nyang(god of peace)
ITEM DESCRIPTION  AND SIGNIFICANCE...All problems of the land be it natural or personal causes are resolved by the god of peace.The village shaman does a ceremony of incantations,libation,and a blood sacrifice of an animal is offered to the ancestors.Conflict resolution,agreement,oaths and appeasement are done at the shrine of the god of peace.
ORIGIN...Cameroon
MATERIAL...Wood and cowries

ARTICLE NAME...Bamoun warrior.
ORIGIN OF ITEM...Cameroon
ITEM DESCRIPTION AND SIGNIFICANCE...The magnificent status of an ancient bamoun warrior signifies bravery and power of the bamoun tribe.They fought both visible and invisible battles.Put on strong resistance against the colonial masters and fought against colonialism.They were the direct protectors of the sultan.
MATERIAL...Bronze
PRICE...$500.000.00USD
REMARK***Negotiable