Akan Terracotta Memorial Head (Mma or Nsodie) tumi they are organized into thirty-five

they are organized into thirty-five subgroups governed by a paramount chief (Yakitenge) supported by elders (bakulu)

The practices and rituals of Tibetan Kapala skull caps

evident tool marks and minor impact chips consistent with original use and long burial/exposure

Textiles were far more than just functional objects

Akan Terracotta Memorial Head (Mma or Nsodie) tumi they are organized into thirty-fiveAkan peoples, 18th19th century, HemangTwifo Region, Ghana, West Africa Magnificent and deeply evocative terracotta memorial head (mma or nsodie), attributed to the HemangTwifo region. This elegant example displays the hallmarks of classic Akan portraiture: a serene, meditative expression, beautifully oval face, broad forehead, finely arched brows flowing from the bridge of the nose, almond shaped closed eyes, and a subtle, composed smile. Semi