Welcome to the
Africa U.S.A. Virtual Museum. The collection
includes Africa U.S.A. souvenirs and artifacts
brought back from Africa during Jack Pedersen's
excursion to Africa. Please check back often as
the collection expands.
Item:
Panther with Tree
Material: Ebony wood with ivory
teeth
Year: 1952
Height: 11 inches
History: One of the items
brought back from Africa. The item spent 20 years
in Germany and was converted to a lamp. The lamp
hardware was removed. The item is extremely heavy
and solid ebony wood.
Item:
Warrior with Spear
Material: Unknown wood, animal
skin shield
Year: 1952
Height: 11 inches
History: One of the items
brought back from Africa. The item was given to
Brigitte Sieverkropp, Jack's sister-in-law and
was donated to the museum in 2003.
Item:
Warrior with Spear
Material: Unknown wood, metal
neck band Year: 1952
Height: 13 inches
History: One of the items
brought back from Africa. The item was given to
Brigitte Sieverkropp, Jack's sister-in-law and
was donated to the museum in 2003.
Item:
Warrior with Stick
Material: Unknown wood, metal
decoration, animal skin clothing
Year: 1952
Height: 11 inches
History: Bought by a tourist as
a souvenir. Currently owned by Debora Aguero.
Item:
Salt & Pepper Shakers
Material: Ceramic
Year: 1950's
Height: 3 1/2 inches
History: Made in Japan, they
each have a tiny Africa USA decal on their backs.
They would have been sold in the gift shop.
Acquired through auction.
Item:
Ashtray
Material: Glass/Decal/Felt
Year: 1950's
Height: 4 inches
History: This ashtray has a
decal featuring Machakas the warrior on a decal
applied to the bottom of the ashtray. Acquired
through auction.
Item:
Mini Picture Book
Material: Paper
Year: 1950's
Height: 3 inches
History: This picturebook
featured pictures from Palm Beach County
attractions. Acquired through auction.
Item:
Mini Tea Cup
Material: Ceramic
Year: 1950's
Height: 3 inches
History: This mini tea cup
features zebra on the cup and Machakas on the
saucer. Item was donated by Alma Thompson, sister
of Lillian Pedersen.
Item:
Ashtray
Material: Silver plated metal
Year: 1950's
Length: 4 inches
History: This ashtray featured
scenes from Africa USA such as the Zambezi
waterfall and the Watusi Geyser. Postcards served
as the models for the images. Currently not a
part of the collection.
Item:
Matchbook
Material: Paper
Year: 1950's
Length: 2 inches
History: This Matchbook contains
artwork in and out of Africa USA. Acquired
through auction.
Item:
Wall Pennant
Material: Felt
Year: 1950's
Length: 12 inches
History: This pennant features
Machakas the warrior. Acquired though auction.
Item:
Bull Whip
Material: Rope/Wood
Year: 1950's
Length: 18 inches
History: This toy whip has
Africa USA burned into the wood handle. Found by
David Edris in a box in an old house in Boca
Raton.
