Among nomadic tribes, owning a flock of cows was not the only symbol of wealth. Authentic African art and African wooden headrests and neck rests are often additional, supportive indices of status.

Jewelry designer Mercer Wood is launching a new collection called NATIVE COLLECTION and inaugurating a sales website.

African tribes use tattoos for spiritual protection ... indigenous communities like the Apatani and Baiga have used tattoos as protective symbols and markers of beauty. While modern tattooing ...