@chiama reporting for @wafrica
I had a very interesting day. I visited the Mama Africa Arts and Craft Village in Abuja. It was such a beautiful sight. There was a lot of things in this village. Oh! Did I mention that this a market. Well it is.
You can buy different types of gem stones, woven baskets, tie and dye cloths, all manners of beads and even beautiful paintings. It is not a large market but it has a lot of cool stuff.
I made sure to walk round the market to take pictures for you all to see. I was really fascinated with the precious stones. I did not know that I could actually get crystals in Abuja. I was so excited to get a little one.
This white ball is actually an ostrich's egg. I was told that people eat the insides the same way people eat chicken eggs. When he told me I was so shocked!
This currency is actually the money that was used in the Republic of Biafra during the Civil War in Nigeria. I saw other denominations as well.
Bags made out of Cow skin.
When I was little we used to paly this game a lot. It is called 'AYO'. LOL!!!! If you remember this game please say so in the comment section. If you are from another country and you have a game similar to this please let us know as well.
This door was carved in Mali.
The story behind this stone was just to unbelievable to be true. But the man who sells it says it is real. He said that this stone is actually an animal. An animal that turned to stone. Do you believe him?
Bangles made out of sea shells.
I hope you enjoyed this post. I have way too many pictures but I did not want to make this post extra long. This village is the place to get souvenirs if you visit Nigeria. There are way more things to buy in this market at a very affordable rate. I bought something for myself and if you would like to see it, please follow me @chiama so you would know when I put up a post about it.
If you want to visit Abuja, Nigeria this summer, please do!!!
Thank you for reading.
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I love this, this is Typical Nigeria design product weldon @chiama
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Thank you!
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Very interesting post @wafrica, I like the colorful color photography
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Thank you
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Wow.... About the game , back then at Anambra we call it "Ncho", its a game of four four seeds, and your gain more holes from your opponent if you are good. And for the carved door from mali and Biafra currency ,i will find my way to that place to see them myself .... Then of the animal that turned to a stone .... I need the whole story about it . please @chiama give us more about the StoneAnimal ... Nice post dear
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That was all the man said o, I found it incredulous but I was busy enjoying the view of the other crystals.
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Okay..... Its obvious am going there myself .... Might contact you while going .... You are on discord with same name right
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Yes please
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fun. nice jewelry
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Nice craft work, @chiama keep the fire burning...
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Thank you!!!
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Beautiful visit,so beautiful.
This is Africa!
We are Africans!
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seeing some of this makings makes me so proud to be an African
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Seeing some of this
Makings makes me so proud to
Be an African
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I'm a bot. I detect haiku.
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knick knacks as a beautifully styled asisoris from your area @wafrica, I really like it. when can i get souvenir from of you ..?
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I love the africa culture so unique with natural originality.
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wow
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