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Brass Leopards

Large brass statues, such as these leopards, were owned by royalty in the Bamun (also spelled Bamum) kingdom, located in the Grasslands of Cameroon. Click the link to learn more.


Palestinian Drum

This 20th century Palestinian goblet drum was made in Jordan to be used in wedding ceremonies. Click the link to learn more.


Ticuna Body Mask

This body mask is made predominantly of bark cloth, a paper-like fabric made from the inner bark of certain trees, with raffia fringe. Click the link to learn more.


Pueblo Pottery Nativity Set

This seven-piece nativity scene was made in Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, just north of Santa Fe. Santa Clara potters are renowned for their highly polished blackware, which they have been making since the late 19th century. Click the link to learn more.


Iban Textile

This Iban ceremonial textile, known as pua kumbu, was made in the town of Kapit, in Sarawak, Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. Click the link to learn more.


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