Bura Terracotta Funerary Urn treebarkfibreskirt This lukwakongo mask stands as

This lukwakongo mask stands as a testament to the Lega people's artistic skill

including phallic and breast motifs

almost theatrical experience

9000–5000 BC

This exceptional lamp

Bura Terracotta Funerary Urn treebarkfibreskirt This lukwakongo mask stands asBura Asinda Sikka Culture, c. 2001200 AD, Niger or Burkina Faso, West Africa A fascinating and unusual ancient terracotta funerary urn, masterfully hand formed in a tubular shape with an open base and subtly flared rim. This striking vessel is a powerful representation of the mysterious Bura Asinda Sikka culture, which flourished in the Sahel region of West Africa from the 3rd to the 13th century AD. Discovered near the necropolis of Bura Asinda