US$2,299.00 The present head, however, is of a god, not a king. It is an altar head representing Osun, whose powers are to be seen in the leaves and herbs of the deep forest, and which in turn are used by the Oba of Benin for use in protecting the nation. Snakes coming from the mouth or nostrils represent the...

US$7,500.00 6 x 5″ (15.25 x 12.7 cm) I bought this bracelet in Agadez, far into the desert in Niger. It's one of the most spectacular objects I've ever found. I have never seen anything else like it. Amazing object. Estimated age: 600 years.Over the course of the last 2000 years some population centers in Africa have grown while others...