Roman Bronze Hair Pins amulet This imposing anthropomorphic figure features

This imposing anthropomorphic figure features a trapezoidal head

Amulets were usually worn or placed on the body to transfer their powers directly to the owner

This beautifully preserved vessel is a rare and evocative survivor from the dawn of ceramic tradition in Northern Europe—an artifact that bridges the worlds of hunter-gatherers and early farmers

At the apex of the cosmology stands Nana Buluku

Bulu or Fang People

Roman Bronze Hair Pins amulet This imposing anthropomorphic figure featuresThe Roman Empire, c. 100200 AD Elegant pair of Roman era hair pins, expertly cast in bronze. Each pin features a straight, tapering shaft ending in a pointed tip, designed to secure hair or fasten garments. Crowned with a bulbous spherical heads, a simple yet refined detail. Both pins exhibit a fine, mottled green patina, evidence of centuries of age and authentic Roman craftsmanship. In Roman society, such pins were practical tools and decorative