#west African art

[lionofchaeronea]

Ivory double bell (egogo) from the Benin kingdom in present-day Edo State, Nigeria, depicting the oba (king) with his arms upheld by two attendants, possibly high priests. The oba wielded the egogo during the Emobo rite that concluded the Igue festival, using its sound to repel troublesome spirits. Artist unknown; early 16th century. Now in the Brooklyn Museum. Photo credit: Brooklyn Museum.

[museum-archives]

Mask (n'tomo)

C. 1930

Africa, West Africa, Mali, Bamana-style or Malinke-style blacksmith-carver

Wood, aluminum, copper alloy, animal hair, and steel

[panafrocore]

The Symbolic Significance of Carved Leopards in the Kingdom of Benin

The Kingdom of Benin, located in present-day Nigeria, is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship, particularly in the realm of carved artifacts. Among the most striking and symbolic pieces produced in the kingdom are the carved leopards, which offer a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and artistic significance of the era. These intricately carved leopards, crafted from ivory and adorned…

[theredpharaoah]

Is there any pre-colonial West African drawing styles? I know about sculpting and textiles but I’m looking for drawing/painting specifically. Also y’all got any book suggestions for West African Vodun and Bakongo religion specifically?

[princessofafrica]

[apennyforurthots]

I Thought About You Today

A short film by Ask

[slimmwrites]

Was told the art I'll share on here will get more engagement than it ever did/will on Twitter, so I'm bringing my best work forward and sharing this piece I made of beautiful african women🫣🎨🤎

[389]

HIGH NOON by Kadir Nelson

[lesafricainescharmantetfraises]

Beautiful African smile and 🤭 ass are dancing in Nigeria

[lionofchaeronea]

Wooden figurine representing the Yoruba deity Eshu. Artist unknown; 1880-1920. Photo credit: Wellcome Images/Wellcome Trust.

[museum-archives]

Container

c. 1920

Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, possibly Oyo region,

Yorùbá-style carver

Wood, paint, and iron alloy

[panafrocore]

Bambara Human Figure, Late 19th to Early 20th Century, Mali.

The Bamana people, an integral part of the Mandé ethno-linguistic group, boast a rich and intricate history that stretches back centuries. Originating as a royal segment of the Mandinka people, the Bamana played a vital role in shaping the Mali Empire during the 13th Century. However, their roots within the Mandé group date back even further, with divergence dating back an impressive 7,000…

[kiskutnya]

A friendly(..?) spider greets you~!

He's inspired by Anansi :)

[kaiyastarz]

Kali

[jeneka]

"Le miel d'Oshun", acrylic on paper, 21 x 29,7 cm

Instagram : @jenekacy_art