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| The Old Gift Shop African Heritage Home Decor Figurines Shaka Zulu, Buffalo Soldier and Tuskegee Airmen |
AFRICAN SHAKA ZULU FIGURINE
The Zulu Nation was quite possibly the greatest African army the Africa
ever witnessed. Shaka is widely credited with transforming the Zulu tribe
from a small clan into the beginnings of a nation that held sway over the
large portion of Southern Africa between the Phongolo and Mzimkhulu
rivers. His military prowess has been widely praised. Shaka was a military
genius for his reforms and innovations. Our Shaka Zulu figures are made of
beautifully crafted resin and hand painted. These Shaka Zulu figures make
great home decoration gifts. This African heritage figurine measures 13
inches tall.
Item# MY6713
The Zulu Nation was quite possibly the greatest African army the Africa
ever witnessed. Shaka is widely credited with transforming the Zulu tribe
from a small clan into the beginnings of a nation that held sway over the
large portion of Southern Africa between the Phongolo and Mzimkhulu
rivers. His military prowess has been widely praised. Shaka was a military
genius for his reforms and innovations. Our Shaka Zulu figures are made of
beautifully crafted resin and hand painted. These Shaka Zulu figures make
great home decoration gifts. This African heritage figurine measures 13
inches tall.
Item# MY6713
TUSKEGEE AIRMEN FIGURINE DECOR GIFT
Tuskegee Airmen Figurine Decor Gift. 1940 to 1946, about 450 Tuskegee
Airmen flew combat missions over Europe and North Africa during World
War II. The Black pilots were credited with shooting down more than 100
enemy aircraft and never losing an American bomber to enemy fighters.
This Tuskegee Airmen African heritage figurine is made of resin and
measures 12 1/4 inches tall.
Item MY6420.
Tuskegee Airmen Figurine Decor Gift. 1940 to 1946, about 450 Tuskegee
Airmen flew combat missions over Europe and North Africa during World
War II. The Black pilots were credited with shooting down more than 100
enemy aircraft and never losing an American bomber to enemy fighters.
This Tuskegee Airmen African heritage figurine is made of resin and
measures 12 1/4 inches tall.
Item MY6420.
BUFFALO SOLDIER FIGURINE
This African heritage soldier's nickname originally applied to the members
of the U.S. 10th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army by the Native
Indians, which was formed on September 21, 1866 at Fort Leavenworth,
Kansas. The nickname Buffalo Soldier began with the Cheyenne warriors in
1867. The actual Cheyenne translation was Wild Buffalo. The nickname
was given out of respect and the fierce fighting ability of the 10th cavalry.
Over time, Buffalo Soldiers became a generic term for all African American
soldiers. This Buffalo Soldier figurine home decor gift is made of resin and
measures 12 7/8 inches tall.
Item# MY6344.
This African heritage soldier's nickname originally applied to the members
of the U.S. 10th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army by the Native
Indians, which was formed on September 21, 1866 at Fort Leavenworth,
Kansas. The nickname Buffalo Soldier began with the Cheyenne warriors in
1867. The actual Cheyenne translation was Wild Buffalo. The nickname
was given out of respect and the fierce fighting ability of the 10th cavalry.
Over time, Buffalo Soldiers became a generic term for all African American
soldiers. This Buffalo Soldier figurine home decor gift is made of resin and
measures 12 7/8 inches tall.
Item# MY6344.
AFRICAN MASSAI FEMALE BRONZE SCULPTURE
After a long days of work this African Massai woman takes a little rest, as
she sits and gazes up to the sky. This electoplated bronze sculpture makes
a great room decor and measures 5 1/2 inches tall.
Item# MY6558
After a long days of work this African Massai woman takes a little rest, as
she sits and gazes up to the sky. This electoplated bronze sculpture makes
a great room decor and measures 5 1/2 inches tall.
Item# MY6558
AFRICAN MASSAI FEMALE SCULPTURE DECOR
Maasai women regularly weave and bead jewelery. This bead work plays
an essential part in the ornamentation of their body. Although there are
variations in the meaning of the color of the beads, some general
meanings for a few colors are: white, peace; blue, water; red,
warrior/blood/bravery. Beadworking, done by women, has a long history
among the Maasai, who articulate their identity and position in society
through body ornaments and body painting. beads were produced mostly
from local raw materials. White beads were made from clay, shells, ivory, or
bone. Black and blue beads were made from iron, charcoal, seeds, clay, or
horn. Red beads came from seeds, woods, gourds, bone, ivory, copper, or
brass. This item measures 12.5 inches tall. This electroplated bronze
sculpture makes a great room decor.
Item# MY6555
Maasai women regularly weave and bead jewelery. This bead work plays
an essential part in the ornamentation of their body. Although there are
variations in the meaning of the color of the beads, some general
meanings for a few colors are: white, peace; blue, water; red,
warrior/blood/bravery. Beadworking, done by women, has a long history
among the Maasai, who articulate their identity and position in society
through body ornaments and body painting. beads were produced mostly
from local raw materials. White beads were made from clay, shells, ivory, or
bone. Black and blue beads were made from iron, charcoal, seeds, clay, or
horn. Red beads came from seeds, woods, gourds, bone, ivory, copper, or
brass. This item measures 12.5 inches tall. This electroplated bronze
sculpture makes a great room decor.
Item# MY6555
AFRICAN MASSAI MOTHER AND CHILD SITTING
Mother and child sitting together. Dressed with their traditional beaded
jewelry this sculpture figurine is quite attractive. This bronze plated home
décor measures 5.5 inches tall. Beautiful decoration to any room or gift.
Item# MY6557
Mother and child sitting together. Dressed with their traditional beaded
jewelry this sculpture figurine is quite attractive. This bronze plated home
décor measures 5.5 inches tall. Beautiful decoration to any room or gift.
Item# MY6557
AFRICAN MASSAI FEMALE SCULPTURE DECOR
Massai women and men wear wooden bracelets. The Maasai women
regularly weave and bead jewellery. This bead work plays an essential
part in the ornamentation of their body. Although there are variations in
the meaning of the color of the beads, some general meanings for a few
colors are: white, peace; blue, water; red, warrior/blood/bravery.
Beadworking, done by women, has a long history among the Maasai, who
articulate their identity and position in society through body ornaments
and body painting. Before contact with Europeans beads were produced
mostly from local raw materials. White beads were made from clay, shells,
ivory, or bone. Black and blue beads were made from iron, charcoal, seeds,
clay, or horn. Red beads came from seeds, woods, gourds, bone, ivory,
copper, or brass. When late in the nineteenth century, great quantities of
brightly colored European glass beads arrived in East Africa, beadworkers
replaced the older beads with the new materials and began to use more
elaborate color schemes. Currently, dense, opaque glass beads with no
surface decoration and a naturally smooth finish are preferred. This bronze
plated decor figurine measures 12 inches tall.
Item# MY6554
Massai women and men wear wooden bracelets. The Maasai women
regularly weave and bead jewellery. This bead work plays an essential
part in the ornamentation of their body. Although there are variations in
the meaning of the color of the beads, some general meanings for a few
colors are: white, peace; blue, water; red, warrior/blood/bravery.
Beadworking, done by women, has a long history among the Maasai, who
articulate their identity and position in society through body ornaments
and body painting. Before contact with Europeans beads were produced
mostly from local raw materials. White beads were made from clay, shells,
ivory, or bone. Black and blue beads were made from iron, charcoal, seeds,
clay, or horn. Red beads came from seeds, woods, gourds, bone, ivory,
copper, or brass. When late in the nineteenth century, great quantities of
brightly colored European glass beads arrived in East Africa, beadworkers
replaced the older beads with the new materials and began to use more
elaborate color schemes. Currently, dense, opaque glass beads with no
surface decoration and a naturally smooth finish are preferred. This bronze
plated decor figurine measures 12 inches tall.
Item# MY6554
AFRICAN MOTHER WITH CHILDREN FIGURINE
African women are responsible for the care of children, the sick and the
elderly, in addition to performing essential social functions within their
communities. For many thousands of years the African woman has been
worshipped, revered and idolized by individuals, families and nations--not
only in Africa but around the world. Ancient records show her as queen,
goddess, scholar, diplomat, scientist, icon, prophet and freedom fighting
warrior exalted with and sometimes above her father, husband and
brothers. The African woman has administered great and mighty nations,
led determined and capable armies into battle and founded splendid and
enduring royal dynasties. Indeed, no other human of any racial or ethnic
type has been so widely venerated as has the African woman. This brief
essay, therefore, is intended as a secure African man's historical
recognition, tribute and salute to the prominence, grandeur and majesty of
African women.
Item# MY5771
African women are responsible for the care of children, the sick and the
elderly, in addition to performing essential social functions within their
communities. For many thousands of years the African woman has been
worshipped, revered and idolized by individuals, families and nations--not
only in Africa but around the world. Ancient records show her as queen,
goddess, scholar, diplomat, scientist, icon, prophet and freedom fighting
warrior exalted with and sometimes above her father, husband and
brothers. The African woman has administered great and mighty nations,
led determined and capable armies into battle and founded splendid and
enduring royal dynasties. Indeed, no other human of any racial or ethnic
type has been so widely venerated as has the African woman. This brief
essay, therefore, is intended as a secure African man's historical
recognition, tribute and salute to the prominence, grandeur and majesty of
African women.
Item# MY5771
AFRICAN SCULPTURE VOLTIVE CANDLE HOLDER
This beautiful women sitting with a votive candle in the centre of her lap.
This African bronze plated sculpture measures 7 inches tall.
Item# MY6561
This beautiful women sitting with a votive candle in the centre of her lap.
This African bronze plated sculpture measures 7 inches tall.
Item# MY6561
SAMBURU AFRICAN WOMAN FIGURINE
The Samburu people inhabit an arid region in northern Kenya. They have
traditionally herded cattle, though lately some have taken up farming.
Others have started raising camels, which do well in this dry area.
Samburu figurine is beautifully painted and crafted measures 12 inches tall.
Item# MY5772
The Samburu people inhabit an arid region in northern Kenya. They have
traditionally herded cattle, though lately some have taken up farming.
Others have started raising camels, which do well in this dry area.
Samburu figurine is beautifully painted and crafted measures 12 inches tall.
Item# MY5772
MASSAI MOTHER AND CHILD SCULPTURE
African mother with child makes a very beautiful home decor. This loving
mother is holding her child in a loving embrace. Massai mother and child
figurine measures 11.5 inches tall.
Item# MY6556
African mother with child makes a very beautiful home decor. This loving
mother is holding her child in a loving embrace. Massai mother and child
figurine measures 11.5 inches tall.
Item# MY6556
SAMBURU AFRICAN BUST OF NATIVE WOMAN
The Samburu people inhabit an arid region in northern Kenya. They have
traditionally herded cattle, though lately some have taken up farming.
Others have started raising camels, which do well in this dry area. This
decorative bust is 7 inches tall.
Item# MY5442
The Samburu people inhabit an arid region in northern Kenya. They have
traditionally herded cattle, though lately some have taken up farming.
Others have started raising camels, which do well in this dry area. This
decorative bust is 7 inches tall.
Item# MY5442
AFRICAN VOTIVE CANDLE HOLDER DECOR
African tribal gathering. Seen here are two African musicians using
traditional African instruments to celebrate a festive occasion. This colorful
decorative votive candle holder makes a great gift and functional. This
collectible gift measures 4 tall x 6 wide inches.
Item# MY5860
African tribal gathering. Seen here are two African musicians using
traditional African instruments to celebrate a festive occasion. This colorful
decorative votive candle holder makes a great gift and functional. This
collectible gift measures 4 tall x 6 wide inches.
Item# MY5860
| Est. 1996 |
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