Masks; Bamileke (African people); Bamileke (African people)--Rites and ceremonies; Cameroon
This mask represents the elephant and the leopard, royal symbols of the Bamileke king's power and wealth. According to the legend of the Bamileke people of the Western Grasslands of Cameroon, the king can transform himself into either of these...
Anubis (Egyptian deity); Egypt -- Social life and customs -- To 332 B.C.; Egypt -- Civilization -- To 332 B.C.; Egypt -- Antiquities
Ancient Egyptians believed in an elaborate set of Gods, all interrelated in complex stories and events. These Gods often appeared in human form with characteristics of a specific animal or in half human/half animal form. They also had the power to...
Isis (Egyptian deity); Egypt -- Social life and customs -- To 332 B.C.; Egypt -- Civilization--To 332 B.C.; Egypt -- Antiquities
Ancient Egyptians believed in an elaborate set of Gods, all interrelated in complex stories and events. These Gods often appeared in human form with characteristics of a specific animal or in half human/half animal form. They also had the power to...
Osiris (Egyptian deity); Egypt -- Social life and customs -- To 332 B.C.; Egypt -- Civilization --To 332 B.C.; Egypt -- Antiquities
Ancient Egyptians believed in an elaborate set of Gods, all interrelated in complex stories and events. These Gods often appeared in human form with characteristics of a specific animal or in half human/half animal form. They also had the power to...