Many delegates wanted to defer independence or avoid it outright. Still, Congress did nominate a drafting committeeâthe Committee of Fiveâto compose a declaration of independence. Thomas Jefferson, known for his eloquent writing style and reserved manner, became the principal author.
Sculpture is Africa's greatest art. Wood is used far more than any other material. This means that much African art did not last, because wood is more easily destroyed than stone or metal. Because of this, there are some gaps in our knowledge of African art history.
African Jewelry. African Jewelry takes many forms and has a number of functions besides bodily adornment. It can be storage of wealth; amassing gold or precious metals or stones in bracelets and amulets; or it can be a symbol of prestige and power reflecting status in societyâ¦ or it can just simply be a decorative item used to hold hair back.