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A digital archive showcasing the extensive collection of jewellery and adornment images shared on the former Ethnic Jewels Ning site over the years. These images have significantly enriched discussions on cultural adornment and its global dispersion.

6014 2 Gan figure of a chameleon, Lost Wax cast, Burkina Faso

Posted by Ann Porteus on September 25, 2011 at 5:07am
Old brass or sometimes called African Bronze amulets have been cast in the villages of West Africa for thousands of years.Chameleons are like snakes and other ancient creatures special because they are thought to protect the ancestors.
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  • Anjali June 29, 2015 at 3:07pm

    Looks like a lively little guy.  Makes me smile.

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