No European power ever colonized Ethiopia. The country of Ethiopia is the oldest sovereign state in Africa, and one of two African countries that avoided colonial rule. Cultures of The Hamar People remained unchanged because the country has not been colonized before despite the occupation of Italians in 1936. The Italians were later chased away. The Hamar (alternatively spelled as Hamer) …

These deities represent the godself that is conscious of the way he presents himself to the world and how this corresponds to respect for yourself and your community. The African gentleman. Erinle is known in Yoruba as the son of Oshun. He is always decked out in cowries (ancient money) but is not arrogant. He is well-mannered, well-spoken and well-behaved …

The Benin ivory mask is a miniature ivory sculptural portrait of Idia, the first Iyoba-or Queen Mother-of the Benin Empire of the 16th century, taking the shape of a traditional African mask. This ivory portrait of Queen Mother Idia from the 16th century is among the most celebrated works by The Met. It is one of four ivory pendant masks, …