As a little boy growing up in Africa, I remember going to the market on weekends with my grandmother and we would see men in their shops making various types of wood carvings. I always admired the skill involved in taking a solid piece of wood and creating wooden sculptures, masks, walking canes, animals, dolls etc.
As I got older I came to realize that their skills were passed on from generation to generation and for them creating these pieces of art was a way to provide for their families and not for recognition or for show.
When I relocated to the United States I saw that there was a lot of art available but not enough information for people who want to know more and learn about art from Africa.
As a result I decided to build this site to provide that information for all who need it.
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African Art Store
African art store with a variety of books about African art.
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African Art History
African art history depicts a thriving art form that keeps reshaping itself.
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African Art and Culture
African art and culture are so intricately connected that they are inseparable.
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African Folk Art
African folk art talks about the traditions, political systems and spirituality of tribal villages through crafts created by people without any formal academic training.
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Antique African Art
Antique African art is considered to be objects made originally for use in daily life including rituals and ceremonies.
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African Art Paintings
African art paintings are among the most colorful and psychedelic types of African artwork .
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Abstract African Art
Abstract African art was born out of the artisans' need to create a representation of objects rather than create a picture of them.
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Contemporary African Art
Contemporary African art combines traditional African art with imaginative modern techniques.
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5 Elements of African Art
The 5 Elements of African art describe the aesthetics of artwork rather than just its appearance.
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West African Art
West African Art is an exotic concoction of traditional customs and modern influences.
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South African Art
South African art is influenced by both indigenous peoples and regional settlers.
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East African Art
East African art is a reflection of the various communities dotting the region, and the diverse cultures and traditions that each holds.
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Central African Art
Central African art reflects the dominance of ancient powerful kingdoms and other forms of government that took over this part of the land.
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Sudanese Art
Sudanese art is representative of the art and culture of nearly 600 tribes that inhabit the great continent.
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African Animal Art
African animal art covers a broad range, from prehistoric paintings to sculptures and carvings.
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African Body Art
African body art is an essential part of the African culture.
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African Masks
African masks are the most sought after and well known pieces of African art.
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African Jewelry
African jewelry is truly an art form.It is one of the oldest and most preserved art forms in history.
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African Pottery
African pottery were used for different purposes from decorative to culinary reasons.
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African Textiles
African textiles are more than just pieces of clothing, they are also collected as art pieces.
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African Weapons
African weapons were a vital necessity for the tribes living in the jungles of the continent.
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African Sculpture
African sculpture is designed and created to show the various aspects of the region it originated from.
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African Baskets
African baskets are perfectly suited to the African way of life.
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African Currency
African currency served the same purposes as money does today.
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African Beadwork
African beadwork goes back in time as early as the first century BC.
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