African wooden masks are an integral part of the continent's rich cultural heritage, depicting various tribes and traditions ...

African culture shown through ceremonial masks and relics passed down for generations ... but take time to make sure you take in the culture and history behind the artwork. Every shell, fabric ...

The origins of masking are lost in the fog of ancient history ... Galembo has traveled Africa and Haiti documenting the art of the masquerade. What is it about masks? “It’s the creativity ...

“Woongo,” which means masks, is a word from the Moore ... Underlying Harbi’s photo series is his recognition that Africa today and throughout history has long been portrayed to the world ...

ANN ARBOR (AP) — An exhibition at the University of Michigan Museum of Art traces an African mask's 100-year, 10,000-mile journey. The exhibit, "Traces: Reconstructing the History of a Chokwe ...

Because when you think of African masks, you have to say masquerade." So each piece tells a story about Africa's rich heritage. "You trace the history of humanity, you go to Africa. It's everyone ...

A reception is being held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the gallery, to celebrate this presentation of African cultural art while also recognizing Black History ... When a mask or shrine sculpture ...

After extensive research into the African masks and ritual objects that had ... Mr. Shonibare offers a caveat to his look-back at the art history of a century ago: “I don’t necessarily want ...

The central region has been isolated for a decade because of the insecurity that has stricken the huge west African country ... the wooden sculptures and masks that are used in their ancient ...

An antiques dealer who sold a rare African mask for $4.6 million won a legal battle with the elderly couple who sold it to him for $165 without realizing the treasure’s actual worth. A French ...