and a clasp—closely imitating the functional storage chests used in life
and spiritually powerful women
consisting of concentric circles with a central dot
they practice investiture ceremonies similar to the Luba and maintain a spiritual life that blends nature spirit worship rooted in their Mongo heritage with ancestor cults adopted from the Hemba and Luba
Early Harappan Terracotta Bull Figurine token and a clasp—closely imitating theEarly Harappan Civilization, Kot Diji Phase, c. 28002600 BC, Sindh, Pakistan A rare and charming small terracotta figurine of a humped bull (Bos indicus), dating to the Kot Diji phase of the Early Harappan civilization. Hand modeled in light red clay, the bull is immediately recognizable by its exaggerated hump, pierced with a suspension hole, rounded muzzle, and short, sturdy legs. The modeling is deliberately minimaleyes are absent, and the ears and