African Art images

2009.4.2
Ekonde people, Democratic Republic of Congo
Headdress, c. 1900 – 1920
Woven fiber, feathers, applied metal disk

2013.7.2
Yoruba culture, Nigeria
Helmet mask (ere gelede), 20th century
Carved wood, red and black pigment

2014.27.3
Kuba culture, Democratic Republic of Congo
Anthropomorphic cup with kneeling figure, 20th century
Carved wood

2014.27.4
Baule culture, Ivory Coast
Relief panel, 20th century
Carved wood, rattan

2015.6.5
Ewe culture, Ghana
Textile, 20th century
Embroidered pieced synthetic cloth

2015.20.1
Salampasu culture, Democratic Republic of Congo
Mask (munandwa), 20th century
Carved wood and copper alloy

2015.20.2
Ibibio culture, Nigeria
Headrest surmounted by a standing male figure in top hat, 19th century
Carved wood, kaolin, applied metal neck ring, forged metal clip

2015.20.3
Bamana culture, Mali
Standing female figure with protruding breasts, 20th century
Carved wood

2016.23.6
Bamana culture, Ivory Coast
Door lock, 20th century
Carved wood

2017.23.3
Senufo culture, Ivory Coast
Staff, 20th century
Carved wood

2017.23.4
Pende culture, Democratic Republic of Congo
Face mask (mbuya), 20th century
Carved wood, yellow pigment

2017.23.13
Mande culture, Sierra Leone
Female helmet mask (bundu), 20th century
Carved wood

2017.23.14
Mangbetu culture, Democratic Republic of Congo
Ceremonial blade, 20th century
Steel, carved wood handle

2017.23.15
Dan N’Gere people, Liberia
Mask, 20th century
Carved wood, pigment, and red felted fabric

2018.12.2
Nupe culture, Nigeria
Vessel, 20th century
Low-fired ceramic with incised design