frequently buried upside down
Bailer shells originated on distant coasts and were traded across hundreds of kilometres of rugged
The ochre painting is renewed with each use of the mask
The Tumi was a ceremonial blade used by several pre-Columbian cultures along the Peruvian coast—including the Moche
Bura burial customs reflect a rich spiritual tradition
Bura Phallic Terracotta Funerary Figure flintcorechisel frequently buried upside downThe Bura Asinda Sikka culture, c. 200 1200AD, Niger or Burkina Faso, West Africa. This highly unusual and rare small sized ovoid terracotta figure, crafted between 200 1200 AD, represents the distinctive artistry of the Bura Asinda Sikka culture of West Africa. Stylized in the form of a frog or phallic symbol, this enigmatic piece features three perforations, adding to its intrigue and potential ritualistic significance. The Bura culture, centered in