The art of Africa

Central Africa

Masks, reliquaries, power figures and more.

16th–20th century C.E.

Beginner's guide

What is Central Africa?

Nations

Cameroon

Cameroon

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Gabon

Gabon

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Beads, wood, fabric, and metal—all are used in the art of Central Africa.

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Selected Contributors

Roger D. Arnold

Dr. Christa Clarke

Dr. Kathryn Wysocki Gunsch

Dr. Beth Harris

Dr. Shawnya L. Harris

Dr. Peri Klemm

Juliet Moss

Dr. Steven Zucker

Fowler Museum at UCLA

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Smarthistory