Ethnographic Magnets

Description: This haunting image is a portrait of an actual Pwo face mask, originally from the Chokwe peoples of the DR Congo. Perhaps the best-known style of mask produced by the Chokwe, the Pwo masks symbolize tribal female ancestors & are worn by male dancers during ritual ceremonies.

Description: This powerful image is a portrait of an actual Byeri reliquary guardian figure, originally from the Fang peoples of Gabon. Such figures are intended to guard the relics of tribal ancestors, & are placed atop the containers housing the ancestral relics. The "stem" supporting the figure's buttocks would be used to help secure the statue by inserting it into the lid of the Byeri box.

Description: Embrace the world of ethnographic research with our playful "I'm Not Creeping, It's Ethnographic Research" design. Perfect for ethnographers and social science enthusiasts, this design adds a touch of humor to your everyday life. Wear it proudly and showcase your passion for understanding cultures and communities through research.

Description: Beautiful folklore flower composition and two colourful roosters. Great as a gift for someone who loves folk or as a home decoration.

Description: Beautiful folklore flowers. Great as a gift or home decoration.

Description: Beautiful folklore flower composition and two roosters in blue, pink and yellow. Great as a gift or home decoration.

Description: inspired by the old design from Serbian carpets

Description: This powerful image is a portrait of an authentic leopard head mask from Benin. The ring at the top of the leopard's head is designed for attaching the mask to a belt, to be worn by tribal chiefs & warriors. Bronzes from the Benin & Ife regions of Nigeria are some of the most notable & sought after sculptures from tribal Africa. Leopards are a royal symbol in the Benin kingdom, & are often portrayed in the art objects & artifacts of the Benin culture. An original photograph by artist/photographer ehpizer, from her Ethnographic Art Image Series.

Description: This powerful image is a portrait of an actual sun mask, originally from the Bobo/Bwa peoples of Burkina Faso. Representing the sun, such masks are danced in praise of agricultural fecundity. An original photograph by artist/photographer ehpizer, from her Ethnographic Art Image Series.

Description: This powerful image is a portrait of an authentic leopard head mask from Benin. The ring at the top of the leopard's head is designed for attaching the mask to a belt, to be worn by tribal chiefs & warriors. Bronzes from the Benin & Ife regions of Nigeria are some of the most notable & sought after sculptures from tribal Africa. Leopards are a royal symbol in the Benin kingdom, & are often portrayed in the art objects & artifacts of the Benin culture. An original photograph by artist/photographer ehpizer, from her Ethnographic Art Image Series.

Description: Beautiful folklore flower composition and two colourful roosters. Great as a gift for someone who loves folk or as a home decoration. Light background

Description: History Museum in the old town of Plovdiv, Bulgaria in watercolor illustration style

Description: Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Interior of Balabanov House. One of the most beautiful old Bulgarian houses.