Among nomadic tribes, owning a flock of cows was not the only symbol of wealth. Authentic African art and African wooden headrests and neck rests are often additional, supportive indices of status.

Wax fabric is widely seen across West Africa today, but its origins trace back much further. Initially inspired by Indonesian batik and industrialized by Europeans, it was later reclaimed and ...

But malls are "increasingly central to urban African life, the social hearts of the continent's rapidly expanding cities." That's according to Eve Fairbanks in the New Republic magazine. Warren Olney ...

Essay on the prevalance of blue beads recovered from African American archaeological sites, suggesting their importance in cultural practices and beliefs. Includes discussion of the ritual and social ...

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Ghana has become more than a destination; it is a journey home for countless sons and daughters of Africa living abroad. Over the past few years, thousands have returned to reconnect with their ...