Origami, the art of paper folding, is a cultural gem that transcends boundaries. In Africa, this art form blossoms with ...

OES beads are among the most common forms of jewelry found in pre-colonial southern Africa, having been found in contexts up ...

16 years ago Olayami Dabls came to the corner of Grand River and West Grand Blvd with a vision to create a space for his community to understand the immense power of their African heritage.

a ship's captain in the slave trade from Liverpool.These decorative glass beads were used to ease the passage of traders mainly across Africa. Similar beads are also found in the United States and ...

315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit. 313-494-5800. www.thewright.org. 7. Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum The small but fascinating ...

Peter Mitchell and his colleagues published in Azania: Archaeological Research in Africa examines how ostrich eggshell (OES) beads moved across southeast southern African landscapes during the ...