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Little is known of the Bura civilization, first discovered in 1975, excavations began in 1983. Most of the archeological sites are in what is now Niger. Most of the objects dug up are terracotta heads or vessels. Many of these terracotta heads are fragments from vessels or figures.
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Djenné is the oldest known city in sub-Saharan Africa. Founded between 850 and 1200 A.D. by Soninke merchants, Djenn served as a trading post between the traders from the western and central Sudan and those from Guinea and was directly linked to the important trading city of Timbuktu, located 400 kilometers downstream on the Niger river. It was captured by the Songhai emperor Sonni 'Ali in 1468. Historically, Djenn was known as a center of Islamic learning, attracting students from all over the region who were followers of the Moslem faith. A very large number of terracotta sculptures have been found in the Inland Delta of the Niger River area of Mali, which date from the last centuries of the first millennium A.D. through the 15th century. The style is often referred to as the "Djenné" style, named after a city that rose to prominence in this area in approximately 500 A.D. and experienced great prosperity until the end of the 15th century.
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This stunning African clay pot is adorned with Fang Ngil masks and decorative designs. Beautifully done, this container would be a great addition to any home with an African theme.
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Contemporary production clay pot adorned with Punu Okuyi masks and decorative designs. Beautifully done, this container with be a great addition to any home with an African theme.
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Songye pottery has a raised design, though the pot is left rough. The Songye migrated from the Sheba area to the southern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (ex. Zaire), on the banks of the Lualaba River, settling in the savannah and forested plateau. The Songye follow a patriarchal society and are economically sustained by farming. A central chief known as Yakitenge governs them, who because of his status as chief has some limitations posed on him, he cannot show grief, he can’t drink in public and can’t shake hands with men.
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Most Akan terracotta images were made by women. The people of most areas recognize these terracotta heads as portraits. Until recently, many ethnic groups in thesouthern parts of this area commemorated deceased family members and royals with terracotta figural sculpture. Heads such as these, often broken from full figures, or from vessels with figurative elements, all had funerary contexts.
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