African art pieces are works of great beauty.
If you are passionate about art and love it, especially African art then sit tight and get ready to take a trip with me.
We are going to the various regions of the continent, meet the local people and artisans who craft these beautiful works of art and also learn about the various kinds of African art.
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.
So whether you are a seasoned veteran with collections of your own or this is a brand new experience for you, everyone is welcome on this journey.
This experience will be a fun filled one that we will all enjoy and learn from.
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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 Body Art
African body art is an essential part of the African culture.
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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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South African Art
South African art is influenced by both indigenous peoples and regional settlers.
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West African Art
West African Art is an exotic concoction of traditional customs and modern influences.
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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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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 and Culture
African art and culture are so intricately connected that they are inseparable.
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Contemporary African Art
Contemporary African art combines traditional African art with imaginative modern techniques.
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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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African Art Paintings
African art paintings are among the most colorful and psychedelic types of African artwork .
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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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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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