Amatuli and the Military Museum-An African Cultural adventure

Wednesday the Sisters and Elders split up and headed to different directions. The men went to the Military Museum where they saw artifacts and information about the military events of South Africa and then on to a burger lunch at the missionaries' favorite restaurant, Mike's. (Sorry that they took no pictures)

Sister Renlund invited the sisters to go to Amatuli, an African artifacts store.

It's filled with antiques and reproductions from all over Africa that represent the many varied and amazing cultures on this continent. It's like going to a museum and then being able to take a few things home with you. We had a great time and enjoyed learning more about Africa and it's people and traditional items.

The store is filled with treasures. There are Nomadic chairs and head rests, pots and vessels of all kinds, ceremonial stick horses from Ivory Coast, swords and raffia aprons from Sudan,

nickel items for Ethiopia and beaded-shelled dolls from Cameroon

covered pots from Zambia and masks from every nation,

shields, clubs and weapons of all kinds, armor and ceremonial vests

baskets and pots from the tribes of Africa which are identifiable by shapes, styles and colors.

This is probably one of my favorite places in the world. It's an African education, museum and fabulous shopping place all in one.

After Amatuli's we went to lunch in a little outdoor cafe and then to yet another African craft store called Art Africa. It was a perfect ladies' day out!

Tuesday night we were all invited to the Clayton's home again for dinner. It was a fun evening where we could relax and just enjoy each others company.