Original painting, Justin Bower

Original painting, Justin Bower

shepherd community and Brahmin (priestly) castesas well as several of the hunter/gatherer tribes that are native to the hills and forests of this region

It was used to cover and protect a sacred Lingam which is a symbol of energy of the creator

but one can clearly see she was experimenting with a very similar subject matter in this painting

It first appeared in Rome in the 16th century

Hand-Drawn Loom Drawing

Another rare Bamileke stool that I am happy to offer here and one that meets my criteria of quality and aesthetics in this genre in which it is often difficult to ascertain or determine quality & authenticity

Since copper smithing and casting is a simpler process than smelting iron

Apparently the bowls had been used to cook food in…charcoal beds were buried and the food steamed in these granite/basalt bowls that were covered placed on the hot coals under the earth

or “carrier

They were worn on the monks belt and hung off the attached ring

Pair of Beautiful Boho lightweight teardrop shape earrings with old delicate & elegant textiles & free moving dangling posts that flow beautifully

Signs of decades of use can be seen in the softening of the wood and also in the grooves where the stool has been extensively and sensitivity carved