Unajua? – A lot of West African instruments are made using dried fruit, or gourds. Gourds are hard-shell fruits that grow on vines like pumpkins, squash and melons. Throughout history…
WEST AFRICAN ART
13 Famous Ancient West African Artworks in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
Unajua? – There is so much ancient West African art that may be hundreds (or even thousands) of years old buried underground. Ancient West African art is made up of…
Exploring Modern and Ancient West African Architecture
Unajua? – The minaret of the Chinguetti mosque in Mauritania is said to be the second oldest one in the world, West African architecture is fascinating! People in West Africa…
21 Famous West African Masks You Must See
Unajua? – West African masks are almost always worn by men in masquerade dances. Traditionally, West African masks are only handled by a few people, and put away when not…
11 Types of West African Artifacts And Their Meaning
Unajua ? – Tuaregs did not like touching iron, that is why their swords, called Takoba, have leather, brass or silver handles. Learn more about West African artifacts below! Most…
A Visual Introduction to West African Art
Unajua? – It is impossible to remake Benin Bronzes (it’s a West African art that is one of the best in the world). Hundreds of years ago, people from the Benin…