The Sacred Arts of the Black Atlantic

Showcasing the art and ritual of the African and African-diaspora religions

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Baule Ram’s-Head Mask

J034

Fulani Milk-Seller’s Bowl

J035

Relief Sculpture of Mami Wata by Geoffrey Nwogu

J036

Pendant (Ndil) Commemorating Senegalese Religious Leader Cheikh Amadou Bamba and His Greatest Disciple Ibrahim Fall – J38 – (To be photographed)

J038

Senegalese Gold-Plated Filigree Pendant and Braided Chain

J040/I034

Akan Lost-Wax-Cast Brass Necklace

J041

Fon Silver Armband for a Priest with Train

J043

Fon Silver Necklace for a Priest with Canons

J044

Fon Ritual Pendant to Collect Sacred Energy

J045

Ghanaian Glass-Bead Necklace and Bracelet

J046

Fulani Pastoralist’s Hat

J047

Heraldic Banner for the Dahomean King Tegbesu

J051

Padlock Bocio

J052

Fon Bell for Vodun Gods (or Yoruba Bell for Obatala)

J053/D106

Ghanaian Akan Funerary Bust

J054