African
Body Jewelry,
Bracelets ,
Brooches & Pins ,
Charms ,
Earrings ,
Necklaces & Pendants ,
Rings ,
Jewelry Sets ,
Loose Gemstones ,
Accessories,
Men's Jewelry ,
Children's Jewelry ,
Engagement Rings ,
Wedding & Anniversary, Religious &
Hair jewelry,
. African arts and crafts find expression in a variety of woodcarvings, brass
and leather art works. African arts and crafts also include sculpture,
paintings, pottery, ceremonial , religious headgear and jewelry making.
African culture has always placed emphasis on personal appearance and jewelery
has remained an important personal accessory. Many pieces of such jewelery are
made of cowry shells and similar materials. Similarly, masks -- used in
various ceremonies depicting ancestors and spirits, mythological characters and
deities.-- are made with elaborate designs and are important part of African
culture.
In most of traditional art and craft of Africa, certain themes significant to
African culture recur, including a couple, a woman with a child, a male with a
weapon or animal, and an outsider or a stranger.
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