African mask artistry has always been an important cultural expression, rooted in the traditions and rituals of various ...

African mask art, famous the world over for its intricate designs and symbolic meanings, has transitioned from traditional ceremonies to a global decorative phenomenon ...

In the province of KwaZulu-Natal, there are Mazizini and Mabasa forests, regarded as sacred by local communities. In the Free ...

People cannot go to Mali's Dogon region to witness its spectacular ancient culture, so the Dogons brought their dancing, wrestling and architecture to the Sahel nation's capital. They are known ...

The Kamba Ra'anga masks—carved from wood—are both artistic and symbolic, often portraying animals or exaggerated social ...

Seven years on and the French government's very public commitment to return art and cultural objects back to Africa, seemed to have stalled.

How social media is pushing back against the still common idea that African societies never had a knowledge system.

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The Zauli mask is not found in every ...

A mask, possibly from the Efik peoples of Nigeria. Franko Khoury / National Museum of African Art, S.I.

The colorful swings doting the community center at Kakuma’s Kalobeyei Refugee Settlement were donated by a Swiss organization, Terre des hommes, which still manages the playground aptly named “Furaha” ...

Seacoast African American Cultural Center's "Wall of Fame" will help mark its 25th anniversary in Portsmouth in 2025.