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keep it in a stable environment away from direct sunlight and humidity

Mud cloths like this one were traditionally worn as garments or used in ceremonial contexts

This South African Wooden Fertility Doll serves as both a striking decorative piece and a tangible connection to the rich cultural heritage of the region

Ivorian Baule Mask - Ebony Woman With Braided Headdress african art They are often used inBaule Mask from Ivory Coast 20th Century The Baule people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Cote dIvoire (Ivory Coast). They belong to the Akan peoples who inhabited Ghana centuries ago. According to a legend, in the eighteenth century, the queen mother, Abla Pokou had to lead her people west to the shores of Comoe, the land of Senufo. To cross the river she sacrificed her son. This sacrifice originated the name Baule, for Baouli means the child