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.
Home Â» African Walking Sticks and African Walking Canes. A collection of decorative African walking sticks or walking canes. Each decorative cane is crafted by hand by a local master artisan. The majority of these items were carved in Kenya with a few being carved in other areas of the motherland.