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Nkisi Figure Songye Culture

Nkisi Figure Songye Culture

From the heart of Central Africa, originating in the rich traditions of the Songye culture of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dates back to the late 19th to early 20th century CE. This exceptional nkisi figure, a powerful and revered object in Songye culture, is a testament to the artistic mastery and spiritual significance…

Hand Carved Wooden Face Mask Mwana Pwo

Hand Carved Wooden Face Mask Mwana Pwo

From Central Africa, specifically from the Chokwe peoples of Angola, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, circa 1920s, comes a remarkable hand-carved wooden face mask known as Mwana Pwo. This mask exhibits a sophisticated design with a striking physiognomy, featuring sunken, heavy eyes under pronounced brows, a slender nose flanked by angular cheekbones,…

Snuff Bottles for Sale

Snuff Bottles for Sale

What are snuff bottles Here we give a little explanation of what  antique snuff bottles are. First of all what is snuff? Snuff is made of ground tobacco and is inhaled. Snuff originated from South-America and travelled from Europe to Asia and beyond. The first person to bring snuff to Asia where European missionaries and…

Covid-19 / Corona Virus Update

Covid-19 / Corona Virus Update

A quick notice to our customer regarding the situation of Covid-19 at B-Important, We are working as normal. We are accepting and sending orders as usual. However, it can be that your order is a bit delayed. Unfortunately, we cannot control this. We do everything humanly possible to have your order delivered as quickly as…