Katanga Cross Currency 02 The Ashanti people of Ghana

The Ashanti people of Ghana believe are no secrets between a man and his stool

every 3 to 4 months the Karamajong people will move their cattle in search of water and pasture and they are skilled in creating functional pieces that are easy to transport from materials readily found in their harsh desert environment

Her collections are made with white bisqued stoneware clay using coiling

Our Duma vase is part of our exclusive own design ceramic collection

They are believed to act as a new physical body for the deceased and as kept in their home after passing and offered gifts in remembrance

Katanga Cross Currency 02 The Ashanti people of GhanaThis Katanga Cross is also known as Handa and has four roughly equal arms each flaring up slightly at the ends. These crosses are made by pouring melted copper into moulds which were made in the sand. Their traditional use was as currency in the late 19th and 20th century and they take their name Katanga, a copper mining region in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Stand is included. Please note stands may have minor imperfections.