SilverCrow Creations - African Sampler

SilverCrow Creations - Countries & Cultures - African Samplings

Nelson Mandela Finger Puppet (aka Magnet)

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Nelson Mandela is one of the greatest leaders of our time: a hero whose fight against racial oppression in South Africa earned him the Nobel Peace Prize and the presidency of his country. During his 28 years in prison, he became recognized as a leader and a symbol of resistance to the racist, apartheid government. Mandela was released from prison in 1990, and became the first black president three years later.

This great man is even greater as a magnetic finger puppet! On your finger, he's a puppet; on your fridge, he's a magnet; in your puppet collection he's a hero! As a finger puppet, he measures approximately 4 inches tall. But, metaphorically, he is much, much taller than that!

Imported

11June2008

Price: $5.95 each

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Ife Princess Enamel Pendant

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According to the Yoruba worldview, Ife is the place of origin of all humankind and is therefore of particular religious and political importance.

The Ife region of Nigeria is famous for its naturalistic bronzes, terra cottas and stone sculptures. This image of a princess is inspired by these ancient artistic works. Today this same area is considered one of the most artistic of the continent.

This striking pendant measures 7/8 inch wide by 1-1/4 inch long. Made of vitreous enamel, each pendant is assembled by hand, so please allow for some variability.

Equally beautiful as jewelry or as an art element in a shrine or assemblage, this unique piece is conservatively priced for such elegant craftsmanship. Background essence colors may vary.

Made in Thailand

9June2008

Price: 4.95 each

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Hand Forged Bronze Crocodile Box

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This sturdy little box features a lid with the image of a crocodile atop it. It reminds us of a sarcophagus or other funeral-related containers that you might find in an ancient pyramid. The image of the crocodile is also useful as a handle to remove the lid.

It's size belies such a use: the base measures 2-1/4 inches long by 1 inch wide and, without the lid, about 1 inch high. The lid adds another 1/4 to 1/2 inch.

Each rough-hewn box is different from the next, as each is made individually by skilled traditional craftsmen.

Hand-Crafted in Egypt

20May2008

Limited Availability

Price: $15.40 each Each

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Artists' Artistamps - Le Louvre Département Égyptien

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Considered by many to be the greatest museum in the world, The Louvre in Paris is well know for its fine collections of art and artifacts from many cultures and eras. Among those collections is the Louvre's outstanding collection of the treasures of Egypt. This set of artistamps is fabulous collage of many of those treasures.

Such superb printing and such elegant subjects are on SilverCrow's Artists' Artistamps. These faux postage stamps are beyond compare. Usually only sold in the world's best museums, SilverCrow is delighted to offer this new larger artistamp of a mélange of Famous People. Each sheet is a little over 12-1/8 inches wide and about 3-1/4 inches high.

Please remember that these are faux postes and not to be used to replace the true postage necessary for mailing!

Made in France

13May2008

Price $5.00 Per Sheet

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Zulu Mbenge Telephone Wire Art Pencil Cup - Turquoise Jewel tones

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This stunning pencil cup hails from the largest African Tribe (the Zulu). The Zulu have long been known for unmatched skill and artistry in weaving baskets from native grasses. Urban Zulu, faced with little access to natural materials, are now fashioning the same baskets from recycled telephone wire. This bright, washable and sturdy basket, or mbenge, is one of many created in unlimited colors combinations of intricate, mesmerizing designs. No two are alike - as the colors of the wire available and the patterns differ!

This gorgeous pencil cup will make a striking statement in any room - particularly an office, art room or studio. It measures a bit over 4 inches in diameter at the top and is a little over 4-1/2 inches high. It is as elegant for simple display as it may be useful.

Wash in warm, soapy water. As it is woven, please don't expect it to hold liquids. It is not dishwasher safe. We recommend that you not use this for unwrapped food.

Made in South Africa

20November2007

Price: $39.50 Each

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Zulu Mbenge Telephone Wire Art Clip Holder - Turquoise Jewel tones

This stunning clip holder hails from the largest African Tribe (the Zulu). The Zulu have long been known for unmatched skill and artistry in weaving baskets from native grasses. Urban Zulu, faced with little access to natural materials, are now fashioning the same baskets from recycled telephone wire. This bright, washable and sturdy basket, or mbenge, is one of many created in unlimited colors combinations of intricate, mesmerizing designs. No two are alike - as the colors of the wire available and the patterns differ!

This gorgeous clip holder will make a striking statement in any room - particularly an office, art room or studio. It measures a bit over 3-1/2 inches in diameter at the top and is about 2 inches high. The inset picture shows the mesmerizing pattern on base of the holder.

You can certainly use this sturdy little bowl or just display it as elegant décor.

Wash in warm, soapy water. As it is woven, please don't expect it to hold liquids. It is not dishwasher safe. We recommend that you not use this for unwrapped food.

Made in South Africa

20November2007

Price: $26.50 Each

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Fun with Good Luck Symbols Stencils

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Throughout the world, good luck symbols exist in almost every culture. Many believe that these tokens bring about luck, prosperity, longevity and protection from evil. The designs can be in the form of statues, charms, pictures, tattoos, or even straight from nature.

This little stencil book invites youngsters of all ages to draw, color, spray paint, etc., six of these symbols. Included are:

hamsa (Arabian) or hamesh (Hebrew) hand
horseshoe (American)
elephant (Indian)
eye of Horus (Egyptian)
four-leaf clover (Irish)
conch shell (Chinese and Tibetan)

Perfect as well for decorating walls and furniture, these signs of good fortune will create instant interest on a variety of flat surfaces.

The 6 pre-cut coated cardboard stencils are identified on each page. The little booklet measures 4-3/16 by 5-3/4 inches.

Made in USA

29August2007

$1.50 each

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Zulu Mbenge Telephone Wire Art Bowl - Bright Green, Black & White

This stunning bowl hails from the largest African Tribe (the Zulu). The Zulu have long been known for unmatched skill and artistry in weaving baskets from native grasses. Urban Zulu, faced with little access to natural materials, are now fashioning the same baskets from recycled telephone wire. This bright, washable and sturdy basket, or mbenge, is one of many created in unlimited colors combinations of intricate, mesmerizing designs. No two are alike - as the colors of the wire available and the patterns differ!

This gorgeous bowl will make a striking statement in any room. It measures a bit over 6 inches in diameter and is a little over 3 inches high. The inset picture shows the base of the bowl.

You can certainly use this sturdy bowl or just display it as elegant décor.

Wash in warm, soapy water. As it is woven, please don't expect it to hold liquids. It is not dishwasher safe. We recommend that you not use this for unwrapped food.

Made in South Africa

Updated 12August2007

Price: $44.50 Each

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Vintage French Soap Label or Wrapper - Savon des Explorateurs

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The printing on this terrific old French soap label is tremendous. The colors are as vibrant as though it had never seen light. Each label measures 3-1/2 by 7-1/4 inches and is on high-quality cloth-like textured paper, most probably with a high cotton or linen content.

Monsieur de Brazza (Pierre Paul François Camille Savorgnan de Brazza), though Italian-born, is considered a French explorer and is well regarded as the founder of French Equatorial Africa. He is pictured in his Lawrence of Arabia-like garb, ready to further explore.

Each label reads:

SAVON
DES EXPLORATEURS
De BRAZZA

Société Continentale
du Cosmidor
PARIS

No. 2398

How perfect for a French collage! Or, you might even choose to use it to wrap some very special soap or even to frame it.

Imported

29July2007

Vintage Item - Limited Availability

Price: $2.25 each

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Las Siete Potencias Medal

Alternately known as the Seven African Powers, this amazing symbol has come to mean many things to many people under different circumstances.

The 7 Powers are Yoruban derived religions, mainly spread by the movement of African peoples throughout the world, particularly into the Americas. The Siete Potencias are Eleggua, Ogoun, Chango, Oya, Obatala, Ochun, and Yemaya. These are the archetypal forces in the universe - that are the ruling forces of nature and universal law.

The Orishas are God's messengers, each representing a different connection between earth and the sacred. The Orishas are often represented as catholic saints and include much symbolism. For more detail see, the Lucky Mojo Archives.

2 medals shown for illustration of front and back of the medal only.

Made in Italy

8June2006

Price: $1.75

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Meditation Kit - Isis

Saraswati Meditation Kit

Kuan Yin Meditation Kit

Isis is the most popular of all Egyptian goddesses. She is best known in the western world by the name of Isis, given to her by the Greeks, but, her Egyptian name is Auset. Known for her great magical skills, she is the Goddess of Love and Magic. She governs love relationships, family and marriage.

Included in each kit is a lovely pink incense burner, fragrance, incense and a golden Isis charm.

This kit, while created with thought and care, is intended for your entertainment and pleasure. We cannot guarantee that you'll be able to conjure the goddess' goodwill or powers with it.

Assembled in USA of USA & Imported components

9June2006

Was $27.50 Now: $25.00 Per Kit

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Magnet - King Tut (TUTANKHAMEN)

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The boy king of Egypt, Tutankhamen, from the Golden Age of Pharaohs, is thought to have been born in 1341 BC and to have died circa 1323 BC, although neither date is exactly confirmed. When his tomb was discovered with all of its riches in 1922 by famed archaeologist Howard Carter, Tutankhamen became quite famous and has come to represent ancient Egypt. Despite his death at a young age, he ruled Egypt for at least 9 years!

We were delighted to have found this magnet, as it's color vibrancy is amazing for such a common item as a magnet. King Tut's eminence is beautifully portrayed and can become a part of your décor.

made in USA or Imported

SilverCrow Classic

Price $3.95

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Fine Art Stickers: Egyptian Art

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Egyptian Art Temporary Tattoos

From the mysterious land of the pharaohs comes the inspiration for this magnificent collection of fine art stickers. Sixteen authentic images, all adapted from elaborate artworks found in the tombs and temples of ancient Egypt depict female musicians, priests officiating at a funeral, a portrait of a high-born lady, as well as paintings from the Temple of Hatshepsut in Deir el Bahari. Also included are paintings from the Tomb of Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens and the Tomb of Ramses III in Thebes.

Ideal for adding an eye-catching, decorative touch to almost any flat surface, these attractive stickers will also appeal to lovers of all things Egyptian.

Made in USA

Price: $1.50 Each

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African Designs Coloring Book

A dynamic and expressive genre. African art has had a tremendous influence on contemporary art and design. The 30 large, ready-to-color illustrations in this collection - all adapted from traditional African designs - reflect the continent's rich artistic and cultural heritage.

Carefully rendered from authentic artifacts are a Moorish textile pattern, an Ashanti carved door panel, a Malian wooden headdress in the form of an antelope, an Ethiopian cross, a South African cave painting, a Tunisian carpet design and other motifs.

The intriguing designs, with their unusual qualities and native characteristics, will delight folk art enthusiasts and coloring book fans of all ages. The bold renderings will also appeal to graphic artists, designers and craftworkers. 32 pages.

Printed in USA

Price: $3.95

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Strand of African Christmas Trade Beads

These delightful, hand-made beads are known as African Christmas Beads as they are used for personal and home adornment. They are temporarily strung on string or dental floss and are in loops from 30 to 36 inches long. If you're careful, you'll even be able to wear them as is. But, we find it a much better practice to restring them or to use them as individual beads as you would seed beads.

Of course, each strand is different, and the variety of bead designs and sizes is amazing. If you love these, you'll adore our vintage trade beads, too!

Made in Africa

Limited Availability

Price: $3.25 per strand

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Calame Reed Pen

The first fiber tip pens were made in Egypt as far back as 500 BC! Made from various reeds (these are bamboo), calames find their roots in reed brushes that were pounded or chewed into shape.

As writing developed, the reeds were split and made into pens. Writing fluid is held in the hollowed out shaft of the reed and flows down through the chiseled or pointed tip, or nib. Our calame features two sharpened ends.

Because of the natural bamboo, calames can only be made by hand.

Now you can create your own old-world documents with a bamboo reed calame or pen and SilverCrow's papyrus! You may even want to buy one as a model to carve your own calame from our bamboo stalks.

And, just imagine what a great show and tell this would be for grade school, art school or with friends of all ages!

Imported from France

SilverCrow Classic, updated 19June2008

Price: 13.75 Each

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Large African Porcupine Quills

Unlike our small porcupine quills, these large ones are imported from Africa. The African porcupine often grows to the size of a small bear. His American relative is much smaller. These quills are gorgeous - from 6 to 12 inches long (most are around 7 to 9 inches).

As with all natural materials, each quill is unique. You can clip the ends and thread through the quill, use it to write by sharpening one end and using it as a dip pen. It would make a great spine base for binding an informal book or pamphlet.

We have even seen them sliced into sections and inlaid in furniture and frames. Because of their size, they also make lovely and unique chignon pins.

These are sharp, so be very careful.

Imported from Africa

NOT FOR USE BY CHILDREN

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