African Peoples
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Scepter. Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yombe peoples. 20th century. LACMA. 
Scepter. Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yombe peoples. 20th century. LACMA. 
Mask of the We culture,Côte d'Ivoire. Artist unknown; 20th century. Now in the Brooklyn Museum. Phot
Mask of the We culture,Côte d'Ivoire. Artist unknown; 20th century. Now in the Brooklyn Museum. Phot
Snake pendant of the Ebrié people, Lagunes region, southernCôte d'Ivoire.  Artist unknown; 19th cent
Snake pendant of the Ebrié people, Lagunes region, southernCôte d'Ivoire.  Artist unknown; 19th cent
Carved wooden figure of a mother and child (phemba), of the Yombe people, Kongo Central Province, De
Carved wooden figure of a mother and child (phemba), of the Yombe people, Kongo Central Province, De
1. ‘Dekoggoro’ Arm Band. Gan peoples, Burkina Faso.| Bronze | ca. 19702. 'Dekoggoro&rsqu
1. ‘Dekoggoro’ Arm Band. Gan peoples, Burkina Faso.| Bronze | ca. 19702. 'Dekoggoro&rsqu
Chi Wara headdress of the Bamana people, Mali.  Artist unknown; 20th century.  Now in the Huntington
Chi Wara headdress of the Bamana people, Mali.  Artist unknown; 20th century.  Now in the Huntington
Gold mask of the Akan people, Côte d'Ivoire.  Artist unknown; ca. 1890-1910.  Now in theMusée du qua
Gold mask of the Akan people, Côte d'Ivoire.  Artist unknown; ca. 1890-1910.  Now in theMusée du qua
Dean gle mask of the Dan people, Côte d'Ivoire or Liberia.  Artist unknown; late 19th or early 20th
Dean gle mask of the Dan people, Côte d'Ivoire or Liberia.  Artist unknown; late 19th or early 20th
Antelope headdress (n’gonzon koun), made from wood, beads, and metal, of the Bambara (Bamana) people
Antelope headdress (n’gonzon koun), made from wood, beads, and metal, of the Bambara (Bamana) people
Helmet mask of the Bamum people, Cameroon.  Artist unknown; before 1880.  Now in the Metropolitan Mu
Helmet mask of the Bamum people, Cameroon.  Artist unknown; before 1880.  Now in the Metropolitan Mu
Feast ladle (wunkermian) of the Dan people, Liberia.  Artist unknown; late 19th-early 20th century. 
Feast ladle (wunkermian) of the Dan people, Liberia.  Artist unknown; late 19th-early 20th century. 
Wooden cup of the Kuba people, Democratic Republic of the Congo.  Artist unknown; early 20th century
Wooden cup of the Kuba people, Democratic Republic of the Congo.  Artist unknown; early 20th century
Male figure of the Nok culture of present-day northern Nigeria.  Artist unknown; ca. 195 BCE-205 CE.
Male figure of the Nok culture of present-day northern Nigeria.  Artist unknown; ca. 195 BCE-205 CE.
Shield of a Masai warrior.  Now in the American Museum of Natural History, NYC.
Shield of a Masai warrior.  Now in the American Museum of Natural History, NYC.
Female figurine of the Luba (Baluba) people, south-central Democratic Republic of the Congo.  Now in
Female figurine of the Luba (Baluba) people, south-central Democratic Republic of the Congo.  Now in
Bolo mask of the Bobo people, Taguna region, Burkina Faso. Artist unknown; late 19th century. Now in
Bolo mask of the Bobo people, Taguna region, Burkina Faso. Artist unknown; late 19th century. Now in
Male figure (wood, plant fiber, and glass beads) from the Niembo chiefdom of the Hemba peoples, pres
Male figure (wood, plant fiber, and glass beads) from the Niembo chiefdom of the Hemba peoples, pres
Yoruba mask used in the Gelede festival.  Now in the Glenbow Museum, Calgary.
Yoruba mask used in the Gelede festival.  Now in the Glenbow Museum, Calgary.
Mask-headdress in the shape of a ram’s head, of the Mossi people, Burkina Faso.  Artist unknown; 20t
Mask-headdress in the shape of a ram’s head, of the Mossi people, Burkina Faso.  Artist unknown; 20t
Egungun mask of the Yoruba people, Nigeria.  Artist unknown; 20th century.  Now in theMusée du quai
Egungun mask of the Yoruba people, Nigeria.  Artist unknown; 20th century.  Now in theMusée du quai
Maiden spirit mask of the Igbo people, Nigeria.  Artist unknown; early 20th century.  Now in the Bro
Maiden spirit mask of the Igbo people, Nigeria.  Artist unknown; early 20th century.  Now in the Bro
Carved door (wood with iron staples) thought to be by the artist Sakiwa of the Nupe peoples, Nigeria
Carved door (wood with iron staples) thought to be by the artist Sakiwa of the Nupe peoples, Nigeria
Yoruba twin statuettes covered with shells.  Artist unknown; 20th century.  Now in theMusée du quai
Yoruba twin statuettes covered with shells.  Artist unknown; 20th century.  Now in theMusée du quai
Ivory armband from the Yoruba city-state of Owo (in present-day Ondo State, Nigeria).  Artist unknow
Ivory armband from the Yoruba city-state of Owo (in present-day Ondo State, Nigeria).  Artist unknow
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