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A century of African art: the Soubry family collection
African arts over three generations
A century is the length of time that the Belgian...
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Masks in African Tribal Art
The millennial existence of masks in Africa
Traditional masks are found on every...
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Lega: Art at the service of ancestors and initiation
Lega people in the Democratic Republic of Congo
When most of us think of the Democratic...
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Ashanti
The best-known ethnic group in African art from Ghana, the Ashanti people have spread their rites and artistic traditions throughout the country, but also in regions of Togo and the Ivory Coast.
The Ashanti rites are distinguished by the absence of masks and the reduced number of statuettes. Some Ashanti African statues are dedicated to protection against illness and spells. While the others are maternity hospitals named Esi Mansa. Furthermore, the family and fertility occupy a central place in Ashanti culture. We can see this through other works such as their Akua'ba (female dolls to combat female sterility).
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