The Art of Africa: A Resource for Educators

The Art of Africa: A Resource for Educators

Clarke, Christa
2006
216 pages
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The rich and diverse artistic heritage of sub-Saharan Africa is presented in forty traditional works in the Metropolitan's collection. Included are a brief introduction and history of the continent, an explanation of the role of visual expression in Africa, descriptions of the form and function of the works, lesson plans, class activities, a map, comparisons, a bibliography, and a glossary.

These educational materials are made possible by Mr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Schein.

Seated figure, Middle Niger artist, Terracotta, Middle Niger civilization
Middle Niger artist
13th century
Aduno Koro (Ark of the World) vessel with ancestral figures, Dogon blacksmith, Wood, Dogon peoples
Dogon blacksmith
16th–19th century
Imina kanaga (kanaga masquerade hood), Dogon artist, Wood, fiber (sanseveria), hide, pigment, Dogon peoples
Dogon artist
19th–20th century
Gwandansu, Bamana numuw (blacksmith), Wood (Cordyla africana or Lonchocarpus), applied organic materials, Bamana
Bamana numuw (blacksmith)
15th–17th century
Gwantigi, Bamana numuw (blacksmith), Wood, Bamana peoples
Bamana numuw (blacksmith)
15th–17th century
Ci wara headdress, Bamana numuw (blacksmith), Wood, metal, fiber, Bamana peoples
Bamana numuw (blacksmith)
19th–early 20th century
Ci wara headdress, Bamana numuw (blacksmith), Wood, metal, fiber, Bamana peoples
Bamana numuw (blacksmith)
19th–early 20th century
Kòmò Helmet Mask (Kòmòkun), Wood, bird skull, porcupine quills, horns, cotton cords, sacrificial materials, ferrous alloy, plant fiber, resin(?), Komo or Koma Power Association
Komo or Koma Power Association
19th–mid-20th century
Male Poro Altar Figure (Ndeo), Wood, paint, or pigment(?), Senufo peoples
Senufo peoples
19th–mid-20th century
Female Poro Altar Figure (Ndeo), Wood, paint, or pigment(?), Senufo peoples
Senufo peoples
19th–mid-20th century
Plank Mask (Nwantantay), Wood, pigment, fiber, Bwa peoples
Bwa peoples
19th–20th century
Lidded Saltcellar, Temne or Bullom artist(s), Ivory, Temne or Bullom
Temne or Bullom artist(s)
15th–16th century
Headdress: Female Bust (D'mba), Wood, Baga peoples
Baga peoples
19th–20th century
Violin Bow, Francois Nicolas Voirin  French, Pernambuco, silver, ivory, ebony, silver, horsehair, French
Francois Nicolas Voirin
ca. 1860–80
Wunkirmian or wakemia feasting spoon, Zlan of Belewale, Wood, fiber, metal, pigment
Zlan of Belewale
Sonzlanwon
before 1960
Baule peoples
19th–mid-20th century
Female Diviner's Figure, Wood, pigment, glass beads, copper alloy, sacrificial materials, Baule peoples
Baule peoples
19th–mid-20th century
Staff of Office: Figures, spider web and spider motif  (ȯkyeame), Wood, gold foil, nails, Akan peoples, Asante group
Akan peoples, Asante group
19th–early 20th century
Memorial Head (Ntiri), Terracotta, patina(?), Akan peoples
Akan peoples
17th century (?)
Buffalo figure, Silver, iron, wood, copper alloy, Fon peoples, Danhomè Kingdom
Fon peoples, Danhomè Kingdom
19th century
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Clarke, Christa, and Rebecca Arkenberg. 2006. The Art of Africa: A Resource for Educators. New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art.