{"title":"Wooden and Basket Artifacts","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"aa00155","title":"Tonga Tribe Stools ~10.2\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:10.2\" W:9.8\" L:9.8\" Weight: 7.3 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonga Tribe Wooden Stools\u003c\/strong\u003e – These stools from the Tonga tribe of Zimbabwe are typically available in a variety of designs, many of which are geometric in shape but share a common style. Hundreds of stools like these are still in use in rural African villages. They are named after the Tonga people, a Bantu-speaking tribe that lives in southern Zambia and parts of northern Zimbabwe and Botswana. They are mostly found around the Zambezi Escarpment and the Lake Kariba shoreline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Tonga people lived in relative isolation in the fertile lands along the Zambezi Valley on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides before Lake Kariba flooded their villages in 1957-58. Tonga people in the Zambezi Valley were forcibly relocated to barren and difficult-to-farm lands to allow for the construction of the Kariba dam, one of the world's largest man-made dams. The Tonga people are mostly concentrated in southern Zambia and northern Zimbabwe's Matabeleland, which is separated from Zambia by the giant lake. The Tonga people are believed to be Zambia's first Bantu settlers. The name Tonga means \"independent,\" referring to the fact that the Tonga tribe did not have chiefs (traditional leaders) like other tribes before colonization. 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Hundreds of stools like these are still in use in rural African villages. They are named after the Tonga people, a Bantu-speaking tribe that lives in southern Zambia and parts of northern Zimbabwe and Botswana. They are mostly found around the Zambezi Escarpment and the Lake Kariba shoreline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Tonga people lived in relative isolation in the fertile lands along the Zambezi Valley on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides before Lake Kariba flooded their villages in 1957-58. Tonga people in the Zambezi Valley were forcibly relocated to barren and difficult-to-farm lands to allow for the construction of the Kariba dam, one of the world's largest man-made dams. The Tonga people are mostly concentrated in southern Zambia and northern Zimbabwe's Matabeleland, which is separated from Zambia by the giant lake. The Tonga people are believed to be Zambia's first Bantu settlers. The name Tonga means \"independent,\" referring to the fact that the Tonga tribe did not have chiefs (traditional leaders) like other tribes before colonization. Tonga are Bantu people who speak Chitonga language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355731042464,"sku":"AA00156","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA00156.jpg?v=1635239039"},{"product_id":"aa00157","title":"Tonga Tribe Stools ~9.8\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:9.8\" W:9.1\" L:9.1\" Weight: 5.5 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonga Tribe Wooden Stools\u003c\/strong\u003e – These stools from the Tonga tribe of Zimbabwe are typically available in a variety of designs, many of which are geometric in shape but share a common style. Hundreds of stools like these are still in use in rural African villages. They are named after the Tonga people, a Bantu-speaking tribe that lives in southern Zambia and parts of northern Zimbabwe and Botswana. They are mostly found around the Zambezi Escarpment and the Lake Kariba shoreline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Tonga people lived in relative isolation in the fertile lands along the Zambezi Valley on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides before Lake Kariba flooded their villages in 1957-58. Tonga people in the Zambezi Valley were forcibly relocated to barren and difficult-to-farm lands to allow for the construction of the Kariba dam, one of the world's largest man-made dams. The Tonga people are mostly concentrated in southern Zambia and northern Zimbabwe's Matabeleland, which is separated from Zambia by the giant lake. The Tonga people are believed to be Zambia's first Bantu settlers. The name Tonga means \"independent,\" referring to the fact that the Tonga tribe did not have chiefs (traditional leaders) like other tribes before colonization. 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Hundreds of stools like these are still in use in rural African villages. They are named after the Tonga people, a Bantu-speaking tribe that lives in southern Zambia and parts of northern Zimbabwe and Botswana. They are mostly found around the Zambezi Escarpment and the Lake Kariba shoreline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Tonga people lived in relative isolation in the fertile lands along the Zambezi Valley on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides before Lake Kariba flooded their villages in 1957-58. Tonga people in the Zambezi Valley were forcibly relocated to barren and difficult-to-farm lands to allow for the construction of the Kariba dam, one of the world's largest man-made dams. The Tonga people are mostly concentrated in southern Zambia and northern Zimbabwe's Matabeleland, which is separated from Zambia by the giant lake. The Tonga people are believed to be Zambia's first Bantu settlers. The name Tonga means \"independent,\" referring to the fact that the Tonga tribe did not have chiefs (traditional leaders) like other tribes before colonization. Tonga are Bantu people who speak Chitonga language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355731206304,"sku":"AA00158","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA00158.jpg?v=1635239046"},{"product_id":"aa00161","title":"Tonga Tribe Stools ~9.4\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:9.4\" W:8.3\" L:9.1\" Weight: 4.2 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonga Tribe Wooden Stools\u003c\/strong\u003e – These stools from the Tonga tribe of Zimbabwe are typically available in a variety of designs, many of which are geometric in shape but share a common style. Hundreds of stools like these are still in use in rural African villages. They are named after the Tonga people, a Bantu-speaking tribe that lives in southern Zambia and parts of northern Zimbabwe and Botswana. They are mostly found around the Zambezi Escarpment and the Lake Kariba shoreline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Tonga people lived in relative isolation in the fertile lands along the Zambezi Valley on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides before Lake Kariba flooded their villages in 1957-58. Tonga people in the Zambezi Valley were forcibly relocated to barren and difficult-to-farm lands to allow for the construction of the Kariba dam, one of the world's largest man-made dams. The Tonga people are mostly concentrated in southern Zambia and northern Zimbabwe's Matabeleland, which is separated from Zambia by the giant lake. The Tonga people are believed to be Zambia's first Bantu settlers. The name Tonga means \"independent,\" referring to the fact that the Tonga tribe did not have chiefs (traditional leaders) like other tribes before colonization. Tonga are Bantu people who speak Chitonga language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355731370144,"sku":"AA00161","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA00161.jpg?v=1635239058"},{"product_id":"aa00162","title":"Tonga Tribe Stools ~10.6\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:10.6\" W:9.8\" L:9.8\" Weight: 5.5 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonga Tribe Wooden Stools \u003c\/strong\u003e– These stools from the Tonga tribe of Zimbabwe are typically available in a variety of designs, many of which are geometric in shape but share a common style. Hundreds of stools like these are still in use in rural African villages. They are named after the Tonga people, a Bantu-speaking tribe that lives in southern Zambia and parts of northern Zimbabwe and Botswana. They are mostly found around the Zambezi Escarpment and the Lake Kariba shoreline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Tonga people lived in relative isolation in the fertile lands along the Zambezi Valley on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides before Lake Kariba flooded their villages in 1957-58. Tonga people in the Zambezi Valley were forcibly relocated to barren and difficult-to-farm lands to allow for the construction of the Kariba dam, one of the world's largest man-made dams. The Tonga people are mostly concentrated in southern Zambia and northern Zimbabwe's Matabeleland, which is separated from Zambia by the giant lake. The Tonga people are believed to be Zambia's first Bantu settlers. The name Tonga means \"independent,\" referring to the fact that the Tonga tribe did not have chiefs (traditional leaders) like other tribes before colonization. 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Hundreds of stools like these are still in use in rural African villages. They are named after the Tonga people, a Bantu-speaking tribe that lives in southern Zambia and parts of northern Zimbabwe and Botswana. They are mostly found around the Zambezi Escarpment and the Lake Kariba shoreline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Tonga people lived in relative isolation in the fertile lands along the Zambezi Valley on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides before Lake Kariba flooded their villages in 1957-58. Tonga people in the Zambezi Valley were forcibly relocated to barren and difficult-to-farm lands to allow for the construction of the Kariba dam, one of the world's largest man-made dams. The Tonga people are mostly concentrated in southern Zambia and northern Zimbabwe's Matabeleland, which is separated from Zambia by the giant lake. The Tonga people are believed to be Zambia's first Bantu settlers. The name Tonga means \"independent,\" referring to the fact that the Tonga tribe did not have chiefs (traditional leaders) like other tribes before colonization. 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Hundreds of stools like these are still in use in rural African villages. They are named after the Tonga people, a Bantu-speaking tribe that lives in southern Zambia and parts of northern Zimbabwe and Botswana. They are mostly found around the Zambezi Escarpment and the Lake Kariba shoreline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Tonga people lived in relative isolation in the fertile lands along the Zambezi Valley on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides before Lake Kariba flooded their villages in 1957-58. Tonga people in the Zambezi Valley were forcibly relocated to barren and difficult-to-farm lands to allow for the construction of the Kariba dam, one of the world's largest man-made dams. The Tonga people are mostly concentrated in southern Zambia and northern Zimbabwe's Matabeleland, which is separated from Zambia by the giant lake. The Tonga people are believed to be Zambia's first Bantu settlers. The name Tonga means \"independent,\" referring to the fact that the Tonga tribe did not have chiefs (traditional leaders) like other tribes before colonization. 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Hundreds of stools like these are still in use in rural African villages. They are named after the Tonga people, a Bantu-speaking tribe that lives in southern Zambia and parts of northern Zimbabwe and Botswana. They are mostly found around the Zambezi Escarpment and the Lake Kariba shoreline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Tonga people lived in relative isolation in the fertile lands along the Zambezi Valley on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides before Lake Kariba flooded their villages in 1957-58. Tonga people in the Zambezi Valley were forcibly relocated to barren and difficult-to-farm lands to allow for the construction of the Kariba dam, one of the world's largest man-made dams. The Tonga people are mostly concentrated in southern Zambia and northern Zimbabwe's Matabeleland, which is separated from Zambia by the giant lake. The Tonga people are believed to be Zambia's first Bantu settlers. The name Tonga means \"independent,\" referring to the fact that the Tonga tribe did not have chiefs (traditional leaders) like other tribes before colonization. Tonga are Bantu people who speak Chitonga language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355731697824,"sku":"AA00165","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA00165.jpg?v=1635242452"},{"product_id":"aa00166","title":"Tonga Tribe Stools ~11.8\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:11.8\" W:12.2\" L:12.2\" Weight: 7.7 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonga Tribe Wooden Stools \u003c\/strong\u003e– These stools from the Tonga tribe of Zimbabwe are typically available in a variety of designs, many of which are geometric in shape but share a common style. Hundreds of stools like these are still in use in rural African villages. They are named after the Tonga people, a Bantu-speaking tribe that lives in southern Zambia and parts of northern Zimbabwe and Botswana. They are mostly found around the Zambezi Escarpment and the Lake Kariba shoreline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Tonga people lived in relative isolation in the fertile lands along the Zambezi Valley on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides before Lake Kariba flooded their villages in 1957-58. Tonga people in the Zambezi Valley were forcibly relocated to barren and difficult-to-farm lands to allow for the construction of the Kariba dam, one of the world's largest man-made dams. The Tonga people are mostly concentrated in southern Zambia and northern Zimbabwe's Matabeleland, which is separated from Zambia by the giant lake. The Tonga people are believed to be Zambia's first Bantu settlers. The name Tonga means \"independent,\" referring to the fact that the Tonga tribe did not have chiefs (traditional leaders) like other tribes before colonization. Tonga are Bantu people who speak Chitonga language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355731763360,"sku":"AA00166","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA00166.jpg?v=1635239076"},{"product_id":"aa00167","title":"Tonga Tribe Stools ~9.1\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:9.1\" W:9.8\" L:9.8\" Weight: 4.6 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonga Tribe Wooden Stools\u003c\/strong\u003e – These stools from the Tonga tribe of Zimbabwe are typically available in a variety of designs, many of which are geometric in shape but share a common style. Hundreds of stools like these are still in use in rural African villages. They are named after the Tonga people, a Bantu-speaking tribe that lives in southern Zambia and parts of northern Zimbabwe and Botswana. They are mostly found around the Zambezi Escarpment and the Lake Kariba shoreline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Tonga people lived in relative isolation in the fertile lands along the Zambezi Valley on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides before Lake Kariba flooded their villages in 1957-58. Tonga people in the Zambezi Valley were forcibly relocated to barren and difficult-to-farm lands to allow for the construction of the Kariba dam, one of the world's largest man-made dams. The Tonga people are mostly concentrated in southern Zambia and northern Zimbabwe's Matabeleland, which is separated from Zambia by the giant lake. The Tonga people are believed to be Zambia's first Bantu settlers. The name Tonga means \"independent,\" referring to the fact that the Tonga tribe did not have chiefs (traditional leaders) like other tribes before colonization. Tonga are Bantu people who speak Chitonga language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355731796128,"sku":"AA00167","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA00167.jpg?v=1635239079"},{"product_id":"aa00168","title":"Tonga Tribe Stools ~9.4\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:9.4\" W:9.8\" L:9.8\" Weight: 4.6 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonga Tribe Wooden Stools\u003c\/strong\u003e – These stools from the Tonga tribe of Zimbabwe are typically available in a variety of designs, many of which are geometric in shape but share a common style. Hundreds of stools like these are still in use in rural African villages. They are named after the Tonga people, a Bantu-speaking tribe that lives in southern Zambia and parts of northern Zimbabwe and Botswana. They are mostly found around the Zambezi Escarpment and the Lake Kariba shoreline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Tonga people lived in relative isolation in the fertile lands along the Zambezi Valley on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides before Lake Kariba flooded their villages in 1957-58. Tonga people in the Zambezi Valley were forcibly relocated to barren and difficult-to-farm lands to allow for the construction of the Kariba dam, one of the world's largest man-made dams. The Tonga people are mostly concentrated in southern Zambia and northern Zimbabwe's Matabeleland, which is separated from Zambia by the giant lake. The Tonga people are believed to be Zambia's first Bantu settlers. The name Tonga means \"independent,\" referring to the fact that the Tonga tribe did not have chiefs (traditional leaders) like other tribes before colonization. Tonga are Bantu people who speak Chitonga language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355731861664,"sku":"AA00168","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA00168.jpg?v=1635239082"},{"product_id":"aa00169","title":"Tonga Tribe Stools ~8.7\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:8.7\" W:7.5\" L:7.5\" Weight: 2.0 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonga Tribe Wooden Stools \u003c\/strong\u003e– These stools from the Tonga tribe of Zimbabwe are typically available in a variety of designs, many of which are geometric in shape but share a common style. Hundreds of stools like these are still in use in rural African villages. They are named after the Tonga people, a Bantu-speaking tribe that lives in southern Zambia and parts of northern Zimbabwe and Botswana. They are mostly found around the Zambezi Escarpment and the Lake Kariba shoreline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Tonga people lived in relative isolation in the fertile lands along the Zambezi Valley on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides before Lake Kariba flooded their villages in 1957-58. Tonga people in the Zambezi Valley were forcibly relocated to barren and difficult-to-farm lands to allow for the construction of the Kariba dam, one of the world's largest man-made dams. The Tonga people are mostly concentrated in southern Zambia and northern Zimbabwe's Matabeleland, which is separated from Zambia by the giant lake. The Tonga people are believed to be Zambia's first Bantu settlers. The name Tonga means \"independent,\" referring to the fact that the Tonga tribe did not have chiefs (traditional leaders) like other tribes before colonization. Tonga are Bantu people who speak Chitonga language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355731927200,"sku":"AA00169","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA00169.jpg?v=1635239085"},{"product_id":"aa00170","title":"Tonga Tribe Stools ~9.4\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:9.4\" W:6.3\" L:14.6\" Weight: 7.0 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonga Tribe Wooden Stools \u003c\/strong\u003e– These stools from the Tonga tribe of Zimbabwe are typically available in a variety of designs, many of which are geometric in shape but share a common style. Hundreds of stools like these are still in use in rural African villages. They are named after the Tonga people, a Bantu-speaking tribe that lives in southern Zambia and parts of northern Zimbabwe and Botswana. They are mostly found around the Zambezi Escarpment and the Lake Kariba shoreline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Tonga people lived in relative isolation in the fertile lands along the Zambezi Valley on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides before Lake Kariba flooded their villages in 1957-58. Tonga people in the Zambezi Valley were forcibly relocated to barren and difficult-to-farm lands to allow for the construction of the Kariba dam, one of the world's largest man-made dams. The Tonga people are mostly concentrated in southern Zambia and northern Zimbabwe's Matabeleland, which is separated from Zambia by the giant lake. The Tonga people are believed to be Zambia's first Bantu settlers. The name Tonga means \"independent,\" referring to the fact that the Tonga tribe did not have chiefs (traditional leaders) like other tribes before colonization. Tonga are Bantu people who speak Chitonga language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355731992736,"sku":"AA00170","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA00170.jpg?v=1635242457"},{"product_id":"aa00171","title":"Tonga Tribe Stools ~9.4\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:9.4\" W:6.3\" L:10.2\" Weight: 3.1 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonga Tribe Wooden Stools \u003c\/strong\u003e– These stools from the Tonga tribe of Zimbabwe are typically available in a variety of designs, many of which are geometric in shape but share a common style. Hundreds of stools like these are still in use in rural African villages. They are named after the Tonga people, a Bantu-speaking tribe that lives in southern Zambia and parts of northern Zimbabwe and Botswana. They are mostly found around the Zambezi Escarpment and the Lake Kariba shoreline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Tonga people lived in relative isolation in the fertile lands along the Zambezi Valley on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides before Lake Kariba flooded their villages in 1957-58. Tonga people in the Zambezi Valley were forcibly relocated to barren and difficult-to-farm lands to allow for the construction of the Kariba dam, one of the world's largest man-made dams. The Tonga people are mostly concentrated in southern Zambia and northern Zimbabwe's Matabeleland, which is separated from Zambia by the giant lake. The Tonga people are believed to be Zambia's first Bantu settlers. The name Tonga means \"independent,\" referring to the fact that the Tonga tribe did not have chiefs (traditional leaders) like other tribes before colonization. Tonga are Bantu people who speak Chitonga language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355732025504,"sku":"AA00171","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA00171.jpg?v=1635239093"},{"product_id":"aa00172","title":"Tonga Tribe Stools ~7.9\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:7.9\" W:7.5\" L:7.5\" Weight: 2.2 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonga Tribe Wooden Stools\u003c\/strong\u003e – These stools from the Tonga tribe of Zimbabwe are typically available in a variety of designs, many of which are geometric in shape but share a common style. Hundreds of stools like these are still in use in rural African villages. They are named after the Tonga people, a Bantu-speaking tribe that lives in southern Zambia and parts of northern Zimbabwe and Botswana. They are mostly found around the Zambezi Escarpment and the Lake Kariba shoreline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Tonga people lived in relative isolation in the fertile lands along the Zambezi Valley on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides before Lake Kariba flooded their villages in 1957-58. Tonga people in the Zambezi Valley were forcibly relocated to barren and difficult-to-farm lands to allow for the construction of the Kariba dam, one of the world's largest man-made dams. The Tonga people are mostly concentrated in southern Zambia and northern Zimbabwe's Matabeleland, which is separated from Zambia by the giant lake. The Tonga people are believed to be Zambia's first Bantu settlers. The name Tonga means \"independent,\" referring to the fact that the Tonga tribe did not have chiefs (traditional leaders) like other tribes before colonization. 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The figures are used to ensure people's success, fertility and wealth, as well as to protect them from hostile forces such as lightning and diseases. Individuals kept and consulted smaller figures of this type, but larger ones were in charge of ensuring the well-being of an entire community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSongye, are a Bantu ethnic group found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's south-eastern region on the banks of the Lualaba River. The Songye are divided into numerous sub-groups and ruled by a central chief, the Yakitenge. 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The figures are used to ensure people's success, fertility and wealth, as well as to protect them from hostile forces such as lightning and diseases. Individuals kept and consulted smaller figures of this type, but larger ones were in charge of ensuring the well-being of an entire community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSongye, are a Bantu ethnic group found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's south-eastern region on the banks of the Lualaba River. The Songye are divided into numerous sub-groups and ruled by a central chief, the Yakitenge. They are well-known for their visual arts, particularly expressive masks for the kifwebe secret society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355778982048,"sku":"AA00794","price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/basongesongye-tribe-figurine-280-tall-660616.jpg?v=1660147899"},{"product_id":"aa01692","title":"Basongye\/Songye Tribe Figurine ~27.6\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:27.6\" W:9.8\" L:9.4\" Weight: 5.1 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasongye\/Songye Tribe Fetish Statue\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Songye people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are known for carving fetishes out of wood or horn and decorating them with shells. The figures are used to ensure people's success, fertility and wealth, as well as to protect them from hostile forces such as lightning and diseases. Individuals kept and consulted smaller figures of this type, but larger ones were in charge of ensuring the well-being of an entire community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSongye, are a Bantu ethnic group found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's south-eastern region on the banks of the Lualaba River. The Songye are divided into numerous sub-groups and ruled by a central chief, the Yakitenge. They are well-known for their visual arts, particularly expressive masks for the kifwebe secret society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355849728160,"sku":"AA01692","price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/basongesongye-tribe-figurine-276-tall-907518.jpg?v=1660147888"},{"product_id":"aa02523","title":"Basongye\/Songye Tribe Figurine ~13.0\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:13.0\" W:3.9\" L:3.9\" Weight: 1.8 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasongye\/Songye Tribe Fetish Statue\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Songye people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are known for carving fetishes out of wood or horn and decorating them with shells. The figures are used to ensure people's success, fertility and wealth, as well as to protect them from hostile forces such as lightning and diseases. Individuals kept and consulted smaller figures of this type, but larger ones were in charge of ensuring the well-being of an entire community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSongye, are a Bantu ethnic group found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's south-eastern region on the banks of the Lualaba River. The Songye are divided into numerous sub-groups and ruled by a central chief, the Yakitenge. They are well-known for their visual arts, particularly expressive masks for the kifwebe secret society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355908317344,"sku":"AA02523","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/basongesongye-tribe-figurine-130-tall-639076.jpg?v=1660147941"},{"product_id":"aa02530","title":"Bamileke Tribe Wooden Bed ~73.6\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:73.6\" W:24.4\" L:32.7\" Weight: 96.8 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eBamileke Tribe Wooden Bed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e - The Bamileke tribe in Cameroon hand-carved these wooden beds with human and\/or animal motifs, which were only used by the king or chief. The majority of Bamileke art is about monarchs and prominent leaders who defined their dominance by displaying prestige artifacts during important ceremonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eThe Bamileke people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Cameroon, primarily residing in the west and northwestern grasslands regions of the country. The Bamileke people are believed to have migrated from Egypt between the 11th and 14th centuries. They are composed of several subgroups, each with its own distinct customs and traditions and they speak several dialects of the grassfields language family that are all closely related. They are known for their rich cultural heritage, intricate social organization, and economic activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355908743328,"sku":"AA02530","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/bamileke-tribe-wooden-bed-736-tall-348245.jpg?v=1660147657"},{"product_id":"aa02309","title":"Ndebele\/Matabele Tribe Wooden Giraffes ~11.8\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:11.8\" W:4.3\" L:4.3\" Weight: 8.8 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNdebele\/Matabele Tribe Wooden Giraffes\u003c\/strong\u003e – The wooden giraffes are hand carved by the local people of Matabele, Zimbabwe. Crafted out of one piece of wood in African mahogany called Mukwa near the Victoria Falls. The giraffe pattern is engraved into the wood, making it authentic and unique one of a kind hand-carved top-quality giraffe. All the harvesting of the tree is done through government permits and is controlled to prevent deforestation. Matabele are renowned for their talent of wood carving. Many hardwood species exist in Matabeleland including the well-known Rhodesian Teak (Baikiaea Plurijuga) and these artists have developed a unique talent for carving them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Ndebele tribe, also known as the Ndebele of Zimbabwe (formerly known as the Matabele under British rule), was a result of a break away from Zulu empire. They are a Bantu-speaking people who live primarily in and around city of Bulawayo in southwestern Zimbabwe. The people who became known as the Ndebele in Zimbabwe (originally of the Khumalo clan) split from their Zulu kindred in the 1820s and moved from present-day Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa, creating an enormous and ethnically diverse nation en route under the leadership of Mzilikazi. Mzilikazi moved north, invading what is now Southern Zimbabwe and founding the Matabele Kingdom, eventually settling in Zimbabwe's Matabeleland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42090383212704,"sku":"AA02309","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/AA02309.jpg?v=1652698511"},{"product_id":"dogon-door-shadow-box","title":"Dogon Tribe Door Shadow Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eDogon Tribe Doors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e – These doors were secured by a simple sliding door lock and protected the window-like opening into each family's grain storage building. Primordial entities, ancestors, Kanaga masks, sun lizards, and life scenes were traditionally carved into the door's surface, symbolically serving to protect the entrance by rendering it sacred. The low reliefs are carved on several panels and joined with iron staples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eDogon are an ethnic group from Mali's central plateau region that extends into Burkina Faso. They arrived in the area around the 14th century CE. The majority of them live in the rocky hills, mountains, and plateaus of the Bandiagara Escarpment. The Dogon people are shrouded in mystery due to their knowledge of astronomy that pre-dates modern technology by thousands of years. They have known information about the stars before telescopes were invented. According to them, the Sirius A, which is the brightest star in Earth’s night sky, had a much dimmer companion: Sirius B, which has a fifty-year elliptical orbit around the bright Sirius A and is extremely dense. The Dogon claim that their knowledge of astronomy involves contact with extraterrestrial life dating back to around 3,200 BC.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45446268780704,"sku":"AAA1380","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/files\/image_daa94c34-8ba0-420a-91df-fe64a9e43141.png?v=1688475874"},{"product_id":"dogon-ladder-2","title":"Dogon Tribe Ladder","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:99.6in W:25,2in D:10.2in\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eDogon Tribe Ladder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e – These wooden carved ladders originate from the Dogon tribe of Mali. They are used to access their homes which are built against sandstone cliffs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eDogon are an ethnic group from Mali's central plateau region that extends into Burkina Faso. They arrived in the area around the 14th century CE. The majority of them live in the rocky hills, mountains, and plateaus of the Bandiagara Escarpment. The Dogon people are shrouded in mystery due to their knowledge of astronomy that pre-dates modern technology by thousands of years. They have known information about the stars before telescopes were invented. According to them, the Sirius A, which is the brightest star in Earth’s night sky, had a much dimmer companion: Sirius B, which has a fifty-year elliptical orbit around the bright Sirius A and is extremely dense. The Dogon claim that their knowledge of astronomy involves contact with extra-terrestrial life dating back to around 3,200 BC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45590424551584,"sku":"AAA1299","price":1280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_7f60be8f-11a1-4e74-b7a9-0067c84d3931.png?v=1689064949"},{"product_id":"dogon-ladder-1","title":"Dogon Tribe Ladder","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:105.1in W:15in D:9.8in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eDogon Tribe Ladder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e – These wooden carved ladders originate from the Dogon tribe of Mali. They are used to access their homes which are built against sandstone cliffs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eDogon are an ethnic group from Mali's central plateau region that extends into Burkina Faso. They arrived in the area around the 14th century CE. The majority of them live in the rocky hills, mountains, and plateaus of the Bandiagara Escarpment. The Dogon people are shrouded in mystery due to their knowledge of astronomy that pre-dates modern technology by thousands of years. They have known information about the stars before telescopes were invented. According to them, the Sirius A, which is the brightest star in Earth’s night sky, had a much dimmer companion: Sirius B, which has a fifty-year elliptical orbit around the bright Sirius A and is extremely dense. The Dogon claim that their knowledge of astronomy involves contact with extra-terrestrial life dating back to around 3,200 BC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45590425501856,"sku":"AAA1298","price":1280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_56e62dba-ac95-44ee-a799-d9fc9f51b8a1.png?v=1689064955"},{"product_id":"dogon-couple","title":"Dogon Tribe Couple","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:33.5in W:7.1in D:6.7in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eDogon Tribe Couple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e – Dogon sculptures are distinguished by their elongated forms and a combination of geometric and figurative themes. They act as a physical medium in initiations and as a means of explaining the world. Many of the doon figures depict the hermaphroditic silhouettes of their ancestors, the Tellem, and emphasize their belief that all people are born with attributes of both sexes. The Dogon people of Mali, West Africa, have developed a distinctive style of sculpture over centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eDogon are an ethnic group from Mali's central plateau region that extends into Burkina Faso. They arrived in the area around the 14th century CE. The majority of them live in the rocky hills, mountains, and plateaus of the Bandiagara Escarpment. The Dogon people are shrouded in mystery due to their knowledge of astronomy that pre-dates modern technology by thousands of years. They have known information about the stars before telescopes were invented. According to them, the Sirius A, which is the brightest star in Earth’s night sky, had a much dimmer companion: Sirius B, which has a fifty-year elliptical orbit around the bright Sirius A and is extremely dense. The Dogon claim that their knowledge of astronomy involves contact with extraterrestrial life dating back to around 3,200 BC. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45591931453600,"sku":"AAA0459","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_a832ceed-2575-431b-8540-86c02c6cb759.jpg?v=1689071820"},{"product_id":"bamileka-royal-door","title":"Bamoun Tribe Royal Doors","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:66.9in W:24in D:1.6in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBamoun Tribe Royal Doors \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e– \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThese intricately carved art pieces are inspired by the royal palaces of the Bamoun Kingdom of Cameroon. Rich in symbolic motifs and geometric patterns, these ceremonial doors represent authority, prestige, and the artistic legacy of Bamoun court craftsmanship. The Bamoun people have a long and rich history and their artistic expressions are deeply intertwined with their royal heritage, cultural beliefs, and ceremonial practices. Bamoun court arts flourished in the 19th and early 20th centuries, when artists working solely for the palace created elaborate bead-covered thrones and stools, wooden sculptures, human and animal masks, architectural carvings and fine objects in bronze, ivory and clay\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eBamum, also spelled Bamoun, is a West African ethnic group from the Kingdom of Bamoun in present-day Cameroon. They speak a language that is often used as a lingua franca and is related to the Benue-Congo branch of the Niger-Congo family. Their kingdom, which has its capital in Foumban in Cameroon's high western grasslands, is ruled by a king (mfon) who is descended from one of the exogamous patrilineal lineages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45628574695584,"sku":"AAA0481","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_16af18d7-18c7-48cc-8c81-504a8af24496.jpg?v=1689233059"},{"product_id":"dogon-horse-1","title":"Bambara (Bamana) Tribe Horse Head","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:43.3in W:12.6in D:3.9in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBambara (Bamana) Tribe Horse Head \u003c\/strong\u003e– The Kore society from the Bambara people of Mali used these wooden horse heads in puppet performances and initiation ceremonies. The Bambara are regulated by six initiation secret societies. The Kore is the sixth and final initiation society. These societies, led by a small group of elders, provide their members with a thorough intellectual, moral, and religious education (according to the Bambara ideal of perfection).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eBambara is an ethnolinguistic group from Mali's upper Niger region whose language, Bambara (Bamana), belongs to the Mande branch of the Niger-Congo language family. The Bambara are to a great extent intermingled with other tribes, and there is no centralized organization. The Bambara and other groups excel in the creation of wood carvings of masks, statues, stools, and objects used in traditional religions. The Tyi Wara, or gazelle mask, of the Bambara is remarkable for its fineness of line and distinct style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45628666839200,"sku":"AAA0410","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_ed3386d3-a2ba-43a4-8fe5-e4e4a2d95b55.png?v=1689233554"},{"product_id":"jokwe-congolese-guitar-4","title":"Chokwe Tribe Congolese Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:31.1in W:5.9in D:5.9in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eChokwe Tribe Congolese Guitar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e– Chokwe people have a rich cultural heritage that includes various forms of artistic expression, including traditional music and musical instruments. Chokwe musical instruments are often handcrafted and made from natural materials found in their surroundings. These instruments serve both practical and ceremonial purposes, playing a significant role in Chokwe cultural and religious activities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eChokwe, also spelled Jokwe, are Bantu-speaking people who live in the southern part of Congo (Kinshasa) from the Kwango River to the Lualaba, as well as in north-eastern Angola and, since 1920, the north-western corner of Zambia. The Chokwe people established several kingdoms, each led by a king. Drought and famine struck the Chokwe people around 1860. They returned south, settling in Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo at the confluence of the Kwangi, Kasai, and Lungwe rivers. They live in woodland savannas with swaths of rainforest along rivers, swamps, and marshlands. They are a mixture of many aboriginal peoples and conquering groups of Lunda origin. The Chokwe and related peoples have been greatly affected by modern conflicts, despite the adversity they continue to pursue their own ways. In militarized areas in Angola and Congo, as well as in Zambian refugee camps, they practice initiation, divination, and healing rites. Some Chokwe chiefs have been displaced by war, and their authority has been challenged by modern governments political goals. Nevertheless, Chokwe chiefs continue to represent traditional and sacred authority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45629216293024,"sku":"AAA0054","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_f6c9ae90-b86e-4d96-8861-62ebf083ab11.png?v=1689236401"},{"product_id":"jokwe-congolese-guitar","title":"Chokwe Tribe Congolese Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:32.3in W:5.9in D:5.9in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eChokwe Tribe Congolese Guitar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e– Chokwe people have a rich cultural heritage that includes various forms of artistic expression, including traditional music and musical instruments. Chokwe musical instruments are often handcrafted and made from natural materials found in their surroundings. These instruments serve both practical and ceremonial purposes, playing a significant role in Chokwe cultural and religious activities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eChokwe, also spelled Jokwe, are Bantu-speaking people who live in the southern part of Congo (Kinshasa) from the Kwango River to the Lualaba, as well as in north-eastern Angola and, since 1920, the north-western corner of Zambia. The Chokwe people established several kingdoms, each led by a king. Drought and famine struck the Chokwe people around 1860. They returned south, settling in Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo at the confluence of the Kwangi, Kasai, and Lungwe rivers. They live in woodland savannas with swaths of rainforest along rivers, swamps, and marshlands. They are a mixture of many aboriginal peoples and conquering groups of Lunda origin. The Chokwe and related peoples have been greatly affected by modern conflicts, despite the adversity they continue to pursue their own ways. In militarized areas in Angola and Congo, as well as in Zambian refugee camps, they practice initiation, divination, and healing rites. Some Chokwe chiefs have been displaced by war, and their authority has been challenged by modern governments political goals. Nevertheless, Chokwe chiefs continue to represent traditional and sacred authority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45629230186656,"sku":"AAA0049","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_bb747d54-071b-46e3-b6e4-1f941138a87c.png?v=1689236473"},{"product_id":"bamileka-coin-stool-1","title":"Bamileke Tribe Coin and Cowrie Stool","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:18.5in W:17.3in D:17.3in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBamileke Tribe Coin and Cowrie Stool \u003c\/strong\u003e– The Bamileke tribe of Cameroon's western grasslands region is well-known for their wood carving skills. Typically, Bamileke art depicts themes of leadership, royalty, and prestige. They make large figures, thrones, glass beads and important royal tables and stools which are commonly used by the fon, as well as sub-chiefs, and other officials to assert power and demonstrate their place in society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eThe Bamileke people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Cameroon, primarily residing in the west and northwestern grasslands regions of the country. The Bamileke people are believed to have migrated from Egypt between the 11th and 14th centuries. They are composed of several subgroups, each with its own distinct customs and traditions and they speak several dialects of the grassfields language family that are all closely related. They are known for their rich cultural heritage, intricate social organization, and economic activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45629266559136,"sku":"AAA0023","price":535.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_cab2e693-5708-486c-a4fa-906b49aeac44.jpg?v=1689236659"},{"product_id":"bamileka-coin-stool","title":"Bamileke Tribe Coin and Cowrie Stool","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:18.5in W:17.3in D:17.3in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBamileke Tribe Coin and Cowrie Stool\u003c\/strong\u003e –\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eThe Bamileke tribe of Cameroon's western grasslands region is well-known for their wood carving skills. Typically, Bamileke art depicts themes of leadership, royalty, and prestige. They make large figures, thrones, glass beads and important royal tables and stools which are commonly used by the fon, as well as sub-chiefs, and other officials to assert power and demonstrate their place in society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eThe Bamileke people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Cameroon, primarily residing in the west and northwestern grasslands regions of the country. The Bamileke people are believed to have migrated from Egypt between the 11th and 14th centuries. They are composed of several subgroups, each with its own distinct customs and traditions and they speak several dialects of the grassfields language family that are all closely related. They are known for their rich cultural heritage, intricate social organization, and economic activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45629273374880,"sku":"AAA0015","price":535.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_c6aac067-815a-4dd9-a9de-01cb1d08c8a3.png?v=1689236694"},{"product_id":"bamileka-stool-1","title":"Bamileke Tribe Coin and Cowrie Stool","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:17.3in W:16.5in D:16.5in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBamileke Tribe Coin and Cowrie Stool\u003c\/strong\u003e –\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eThe Bamileke tribe of Cameroon's western grasslands region is well-known for their wood carving skills. Typically, Bamileke art depicts themes of leadership, royalty, and prestige. They make large figures, thrones, glass beads and important royal tables and stools which are commonly used by the fon, as well as sub-chiefs, and other officials to assert power and demonstrate their place in society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eThe Bamileke people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Cameroon, primarily residing in the west and northwestern grasslands regions of the country. The Bamileke people are believed to have migrated from Egypt between the 11th and 14th centuries. They are composed of several subgroups, each with its own distinct customs and traditions and they speak several dialects of the grassfields language family that are all closely related. They are known for their rich cultural heritage, intricate social organization, and economic activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45629283598496,"sku":"AAA0011","price":535.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_5a1b3d8e-62d3-4367-8649-e044ba0abd9e.png?v=1689236745"},{"product_id":"dogon-stool","title":"Luba\/Baluba Tribe Royal Stool","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:13.8in W:9.8in D:9.8in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuba\/Baluba Tribe Royal Stool\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Luba\/Baluba people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, often create these caryatid stools (the female figure, often depicted in a seated or kneeling position, serves as the base or support for the stool's seat) and sometimes male figures used as pillars or columns in classical architecture (atlantes). These stools are renowned for their unique design and cultural significance within Luba society. They were primarily used by chiefs, important dignitaries, and members of the Luba royal court. The stools symbolize the authority and prestige of the individuals who sat upon them, signifying their elevated status within the community. The seat may be embellished with decorative carvings or engraved patterns, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eLuba tribe, also called Baluba, a Bantu-speaking cluster of peoples who inhabit a wide area extending throughout much of south-central Democratic Republic of the Congo. The name Luba applies to a variety of peoples who, though of different origins, speak closely related languages, exhibit many common cultural traits, and share a common political history with past members of the Luba empire. The Kingdom of Luba thrived from the 15th to 19th century CE and was the first such state in the Congo basin. Skills in ironworking and trade along the Lualaba river in such metals as copper permitted the Luba elite to form a kingdom which spread across and out from the Upemba Depression in what is today southern DR Congo. The Luba Kingdom prospered until it fell into the hands of Belgian colonialists in the late 19th century CE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45629291692192,"sku":"AAA0009","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_3deea427-7a36-42ad-b202-00a6e4315370.png?v=1689236786"},{"product_id":"aa02604","title":"Dogon Tribe Jewelry Box ~25.2\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:25.2\" W:3.5\" L:6.3\" Weight: 5.5 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eDogon Tribe Jewelry Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e – These boxes boast intricate carvings and designs reflective of the Dogon's rich cultural heritage. Each box is a unique piece of art, often adorned with symbolic motifs and geometric patterns that hold deep spiritual meaning within the Dogon cosmology. The craftsmanship involved in creating these jewelry boxes serves as a source of pride for Dogon artisans, highlighting their mastery of traditional woodworking techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eDogon are an ethnic group from Mali's central plateau region that extends into Burkina Faso. They arrived in the area around the 14th century CE. The majority of them live in the rocky hills, mountains, and plateaus of the Bandiagara Escarpment. The Dogon people are shrouded in mystery due to their knowledge of astronomy that pre-dates modern technology by thousands of years. They have known information about the stars before telescopes were invented. According to them, the Sirius A, which is the brightest star in Earth’s night sky, had a much dimmer companion: Sirius B, which has a fifty-year elliptical orbit around the bright Sirius A and is extremely dense. The Dogon claim that their knowledge of astronomy involves contact with extraterrestrial life dating back to around 3,200 BC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50609029480608,"sku":"AA02604","price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/files\/AA02604.jpg?v=1718541854"},{"product_id":"aa02699","title":"Bamileke Tribe Oval Shaped Wooden Shield ~21.3\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:21.3\" W:2.4\" L:20.9\" Weight: 4 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eBamileke Tribe Oval Shaped Wooden Shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e – The Bamileke people of the Cameroon Grasslands handcrafted this oval shaped wooden shield. They are often adorned with intricate designs and symbolic motifs. These shields are used in ceremonial contexts, such as traditional dances, rituals, and important social gatherings. They are considered emblematic of the tribe's heritage and are often treated with great reverence. Each piece is hand carved, painted, and stained, so each sculpture is one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Bamileke people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Cameroon, primarily residing in the west and northwestern grasslands regions of the country. The Bamileke people are believed to have migrated from Egypt between the 11th and 14th centuries. They are composed of several subgroups, each with its own distinct customs and traditions and they speak several dialects of the grassfields language family that are all closely related. They are known for their rich cultural heritage, intricate social organization, and economic activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50609759486112,"sku":"AA02699","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/files\/AA02699.jpg?v=1718547828"},{"product_id":"aa02701","title":"Bamileke Tribe Oval Shaped Wooden Shield ~21.3\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:21.3\" W:2.4\" L:20.9\" Weight: 4 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eBamileke Tribe Oval Shaped Wooden Shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e – The Bamileke people of the Cameroon Grasslands handcrafted this oval shaped wooden shield. They are often adorned with intricate designs and symbolic motifs. These shields are used in ceremonial contexts, such as traditional dances, rituals, and important social gatherings. They are considered emblematic of the tribe's heritage and are often treated with great reverence. Each piece is hand carved, painted, and stained, so each sculpture is one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Bamileke people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Cameroon, primarily residing in the west and northwestern grasslands regions of the country. The Bamileke people are believed to have migrated from Egypt between the 11th and 14th centuries. They are composed of several subgroups, each with its own distinct customs and traditions and they speak several dialects of the grassfields language family that are all closely related. They are known for their rich cultural heritage, intricate social organization, and economic activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50609761583264,"sku":"AA02701","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/files\/AA02701.jpg?v=1718547841"},{"product_id":"aa02703","title":"Bamileke Tribe Oval Shaped Wooden Shield ~21.3\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:21.3\" W:2.4\" L:20.9\" Weight: 4 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eBamileke Tribe Oval Shaped Wooden Shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e – The Bamileke people of the Cameroon Grasslands handcrafted this oval shaped wooden shield. They are often adorned with intricate designs and symbolic motifs. These shields are used in ceremonial contexts, such as traditional dances, rituals, and important social gatherings. They are considered emblematic of the tribe's heritage and are often treated with great reverence. Each piece is hand carved, painted, and stained, so each sculpture is one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Bamileke people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Cameroon, primarily residing in the west and northwestern grasslands regions of the country. The Bamileke people are believed to have migrated from Egypt between the 11th and 14th centuries. They are composed of several subgroups, each with its own distinct customs and traditions and they speak several dialects of the grassfields language family that are all closely related. They are known for their rich cultural heritage, intricate social organization, and economic activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50609762992288,"sku":"AA02703","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/files\/AA02703.jpg?v=1718547850"},{"product_id":"aa02705","title":"Bamileke Tribe Oval Shaped Wooden Shield ~21.3\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:21.3\" W:2.4\" L:20.9\" Weight: 4 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eBamileke Tribe Oval Shaped Wooden Shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e – The Bamileke people of the Cameroon Grasslands handcrafted this oval shaped wooden shield. They are often adorned with intricate designs and symbolic motifs. These shields are used in ceremonial contexts, such as traditional dances, rituals, and important social gatherings. They are considered emblematic of the tribe's heritage and are often treated with great reverence. Each piece is hand carved, painted, and stained, so each sculpture is one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Bamileke people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Cameroon, primarily residing in the west and northwestern grasslands regions of the country. The Bamileke people are believed to have migrated from Egypt between the 11th and 14th centuries. They are composed of several subgroups, each with its own distinct customs and traditions and they speak several dialects of the grassfields language family that are all closely related. They are known for their rich cultural heritage, intricate social organization, and economic activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50609764434080,"sku":"AA02705","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/files\/AA02705.jpg?v=1718547859"},{"product_id":"aa02706","title":"Bamileke Tribe Oval Shaped Wooden Shield ~21.3\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:21.3\" W:2.4\" L:20.9\" Weight: 4 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eBamileke Tribe Oval Shaped Wooden Shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e – The Bamileke people of the Cameroon Grasslands handcrafted this oval shaped wooden shield. They are often adorned with intricate designs and symbolic motifs. These shields are used in ceremonial contexts, such as traditional dances, rituals, and important social gatherings. They are considered emblematic of the tribe's heritage and are often treated with great reverence. Each piece is hand carved, painted, and stained, so each sculpture is one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Bamileke people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Cameroon, primarily residing in the west and northwestern grasslands regions of the country. The Bamileke people are believed to have migrated from Egypt between the 11th and 14th centuries. They are composed of several subgroups, each with its own distinct customs and traditions and they speak several dialects of the grassfields language family that are all closely related. They are known for their rich cultural heritage, intricate social organization, and economic activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50609765580960,"sku":"AA02706","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/files\/AA02706.jpg?v=1718547865"},{"product_id":"aa02719","title":"Basongye\/Songye Tribe Fetish Statue ~22.4\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:22.4\" W:9.1\" L:7.1\" Weight: 4.4 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eBasongye\/Songye Tribe Fetish Statue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e – The Songye people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are known for carving fetishes out of wood or horn and decorating them with shells. The figures are used to ensure people's success and wealth, as well as to protect them from hostile forces such as lightning and diseases. Individuals kept and consulted smaller figures of this type, but larger ones were in charge of ensuring the well-being of an entire community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSongye or Basongye, are a Bantu ethnic group found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's south-eastern region on the banks of the Lualaba River. The Songye are divided into numerous sub-groups and ruled by a central chief, the Yakitenge. They are well-known for their visual arts, particularly expressive masks for the Kifwebe secret society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50609788256416,"sku":"AA02719","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/files\/AA02719.jpg?v=1718548003"},{"product_id":"aa02720","title":"Basongye\/Songye Tribe Statue ~25.8\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:25.8\" W:9.8\" L:7.1\" Weight: 5.1 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eBasongye\/Songye Tribe Statue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e – The Songye people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are known for carving fetishes out of wood or horn and decorating them with shells. The figures are used to ensure people's success and wealth, as well as to protect them from hostile forces such as lightning and diseases. Individuals kept and consulted smaller figures of this type, but larger ones were in charge of ensuring the well-being of an entire community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSongye and Basongye, are a Bantu ethnic group found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's south-eastern region on the banks of the Lualaba River. The Songye are divided into numerous sub-groups and ruled by a central chief, the Yakitenge. They are well-known for their visual arts, particularly expressive masks for the Kifwebe secret society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50609790419104,"sku":"AA02720","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/files\/AA02720.jpg?v=1718548016"},{"product_id":"aa02723","title":"Ashanti Tribe Wooden Stools ~10.1\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:10.1\" W:6.4\" L:14.4\" Weight: 3.7 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAshanti Tribe Wooden Stools – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThese wooden stools originate from the Ashanti people of Ghana, West Africa and they play a central role in Ashanti ceremonial rituals, including enthronement ceremonies for chiefs and other important events. They are considered sacred objects and are treated with reverence and respect. Ashanti stools are imbued with symbolic meaning, representing concepts such as power, authority, and lineage. These stools are meticulously crafted by skilled artisans using traditional woodworking techniques. They may be passed down through generations as heirlooms, carrying the history and legacy of the family or community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAsante, also spelled Ashanti, people of south-central Ghana and adjacent areas of Togo and Côte d’Ivoire. Ashanti people are the largest ethnic group in Ghana. They had established a settlement in the area and were later joined by others in the 16th century. Most of the Asante live in a region centred on the city of Kumasi, which was the capital of the former independent Asante state. They speak a Twi language of the Kwa branch of the Niger-Congo language family and are a subgroup of the Akan peoples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50609796153504,"sku":"AA02723","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/files\/AA02723.jpg?v=1718548050"},{"product_id":"aa02729","title":"Bakongo Tribe Fetishes ~13.6\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:13.6\" W:5.5\" L:10.6\" Weight: 1.8 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eBakongo Tribe Fetishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e – The Bakongo people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo create these wooden protective figures known as nkisi nkondi, a style of strong dynamism and vitality in human form, for individuals, families, and communities to destroy or weaken evil spirits, prevent or cure illnesses, repel bad deeds, solemnize contracts or oath-takings, and settle conflicts. These figures are distinguished by the numerous nails, pegs, blades, and shards hammered into them by the nganga, or ritual specialist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Bakongo also called Kongo people are a large tribe spread out across central and western Africa and north sub-Saharan Africa, with descendants located in Angola, The Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Bakongo are the largest ethnic group, inhabiting the southern quarter of the Republic of the Congo. They still speak the same Kikongo language as they did thousands of years ago and have also added Monokutuba and Lari as smaller languages. The tribe was first discovered in Angola upon the arrival of the Portuguese colonials. The Kongo people agreed to trade in ivory and copper with the Portuguese until the introduction of slavery. When the Belgians arrived in the DRC and the French discovered the Kongos of Congo-Brazzaville, European powers divided the kingdom and its people among the French, Belgians, and Portuguese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50609814962336,"sku":"AA02729","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/files\/AA02729.jpg?v=1718548166"},{"product_id":"aa02732","title":"Bakongo Tribe Fetishes ~13.8\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:13.8\" W:3.5\" L:5.1\" Weight: 0.9 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eBakongo Tribe Fetishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e – The Bakongo people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo create these wooden protective figures known as nkisi nkondi, a style of strong dynamism and vitality in human form, for individuals, families, and communities to destroy or weaken evil spirits, prevent or cure illnesses, repel bad deeds, solemnize contracts or oath-takings, and settle conflicts. These figures are distinguished by the numerous nails, pegs, blades, and shards hammered into them by the nganga, or ritual specialist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Bakongo also called Kongo people are a large tribe spread out across central and western Africa and north sub-Saharan Africa, with descendants located in Angola, The Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Bakongo are the largest ethnic group, inhabiting the southern quarter of the Republic of the Congo. They still speak the same Kikongo language as they did thousands of years ago and have also added Monokutuba and Lari as smaller languages. The tribe was first discovered in Angola upon the arrival of the Portuguese colonials. The Kongo people agreed to trade in ivory and copper with the Portuguese until the introduction of slavery. When the Belgians arrived in the DRC and the French discovered the Kongos of Congo-Brazzaville, European powers divided the kingdom and its people among the French, Belgians, and Portuguese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50609819779232,"sku":"AA02732","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/files\/AA02732.jpg?v=1718548196"},{"product_id":"aa02733","title":"Bakongo Tribe Fetishes ~13.6\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:13.6\" W:6.7\" L:5.9\" Weight: 1.5 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eBakongo Tribe Fetishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e – The Bakongo people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo create these wooden protective figures known as nkisi nkondi, a style of strong dynamism and vitality in human form, for individuals, families, and communities to destroy or weaken evil spirits, prevent or cure illnesses, repel bad deeds, solemnize contracts or oath-takings, and settle conflicts. These figures are distinguished by the numerous nails, pegs, blades, and shards hammered into them by the nganga, or ritual specialist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Bakongo also called Kongo people are a large tribe spread out across central and western Africa and north sub-Saharan Africa, with descendants located in Angola, The Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Bakongo are the largest ethnic group, inhabiting the southern quarter of the Republic of the Congo. They still speak the same Kikongo language as they did thousands of years ago and have also added Monokutuba and Lari as smaller languages. The tribe was first discovered in Angola upon the arrival of the Portuguese colonials. The Kongo people agreed to trade in ivory and copper with the Portuguese until the introduction of slavery. When the Belgians arrived in the DRC and the French discovered the Kongos of Congo-Brazzaville, European powers divided the kingdom and its people among the French, Belgians, and Portuguese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50609821089952,"sku":"AA02733","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/files\/AA02733.jpg?v=1718548204"},{"product_id":"aa02734","title":"Bakongo Tribe Fetishes ~12.2\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:12.2\" W:4.7\" L:5.1\" Weight: 0.9 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eBakongo Tribe Fetishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e – The Bakongo people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo create these wooden protective figures known as nkisi nkondi, a style of strong dynamism and vitality in human form, for individuals, families, and communities to destroy or weaken evil spirits, prevent or cure illnesses, repel bad deeds, solemnize contracts or oath-takings, and settle conflicts. These figures are distinguished by the numerous nails, pegs, blades, and shards hammered into them by the nganga, or ritual specialist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Bakongo also called Kongo people are a large tribe spread out across central and western Africa and north sub-Saharan Africa, with descendants located in Angola, The Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Bakongo are the largest ethnic group, inhabiting the southern quarter of the Republic of the Congo. They still speak the same Kikongo language as they did thousands of years ago and have also added Monokutuba and Lari as smaller languages. The tribe was first discovered in Angola upon the arrival of the Portuguese colonials. The Kongo people agreed to trade in ivory and copper with the Portuguese until the introduction of slavery. When the Belgians arrived in the DRC and the French discovered the Kongos of Congo-Brazzaville, European powers divided the kingdom and its people among the French, Belgians, and Portuguese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50609822826656,"sku":"AA02734","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/files\/AA02734.jpg?v=1718548215"},{"product_id":"aa02736","title":"Bakongo Tribe Fetishes ~13.8\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:13.8\" W:4.5\" L:8.3\" Weight: 1.3 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eBakongo Tribe Fetishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e – The Bakongo people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo create these wooden protective figures known as nkisi nkondi, a style of strong dynamism and vitality in human form, for individuals, families, and communities to destroy or weaken evil spirits, prevent or cure illnesses, repel bad deeds, solemnize contracts or oath-takings, and settle conflicts. These figures are distinguished by the numerous nails, pegs, blades, and shards hammered into them by the nganga, or ritual specialist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Bakongo also called Kongo people are a large tribe spread out across central and western Africa and north sub-Saharan Africa, with descendants located in Angola, The Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Bakongo are the largest ethnic group, inhabiting the southern quarter of the Republic of the Congo. They still speak the same Kikongo language as they did thousands of years ago and have also added Monokutuba and Lari as smaller languages. The tribe was first discovered in Angola upon the arrival of the Portuguese colonials. The Kongo people agreed to trade in ivory and copper with the Portuguese until the introduction of slavery. When the Belgians arrived in the DRC and the French discovered the Kongos of Congo-Brazzaville, European powers divided the kingdom and its people among the French, Belgians, and Portuguese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50609825579168,"sku":"AA02736","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/files\/AA02736.jpg?v=1718548232"},{"product_id":"aa02757","title":"Luba\/Baluba Tribe Male Figure ~13.6\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:13.6\" W:3\" L:3.3\" Weight: 1.1 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eLuba\/Baluba Tribe Male Figure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e – Luba male statues often depict important historical figures, ancestors, or spiritual beings. These sculptures are not merely decorative, they serve as conduits for communicating with the spiritual realm and preserving history. The statues often embody the power and authority of Luba chiefs and kings, who are believed to possess divine attributes. These figures are essential in rituals and ceremonies aimed at maintaining social order and political continuity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eLuba tribe, also called Baluba, a Bantu-speaking cluster of peoples who inhabit a wide area extending throughout much of south-central Democratic Republic of the Congo. The name Luba applies to a variety of peoples who, though of different origins, speak closely related languages, exhibit many common cultural traits, and share a common political history with past members of the Luba empire. The Kingdom of Luba thrived from the 15th to 19th century CE and was the first such state in the Congo basin. Skills in ironworking and trade along the Lualaba river in such metals as copper permitted the Luba elite to form a kingdom which spread across and out from the Upemba Depression in what is today southern DR Congo. The Luba Kingdom prospered until it fell into the hands of Belgian colonialists in the late 19th century CE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50609856905376,"sku":"AA02757","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/files\/AA02757.jpg?v=1718548425"},{"product_id":"aa02760","title":"Luba\/Baluba Tribe Male Figure ~10.3\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:10.3\" W:3.5\" L:3\" Weight: 1.1 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eLuba\/Baluba Tribe Male Figure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e – Luba male statues often depict important historical figures, ancestors, or spiritual beings. These sculptures are not merely decorative, they serve as conduits for communicating with the spiritual realm and preserving history. The statues often embody the power and authority of Luba chiefs and kings, who are believed to possess divine attributes. These figures are essential in rituals and ceremonies aimed at maintaining social order and political continuity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eLuba tribe, also called Baluba, a Bantu-speaking cluster of peoples who inhabit a wide area extending throughout much of south-central Democratic Republic of the Congo. The name Luba applies to a variety of peoples who, though of different origins, speak closely related languages, exhibit many common cultural traits, and share a common political history with past members of the Luba empire. The Kingdom of Luba thrived from the 15th to 19th century CE and was the first such state in the Congo basin. Skills in ironworking and trade along the Lualaba river in such metals as copper permitted the Luba elite to form a kingdom which spread across and out from the Upemba Depression in what is today southern DR Congo. The Luba Kingdom prospered until it fell into the hands of Belgian colonialists in the late 19th century CE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50609860870304,"sku":"AA02760","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/files\/AA02760.jpg?v=1718548450"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/collections\/wooden-and-basket-artifacts-259664.jpg?v=1660147675","url":"https:\/\/www.africanangelart.com\/collections\/african-wooden-basket-artifacts.oembed?page=14","provider":"African Angel Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}