Ethnographic Stickers
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: 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 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.
