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The art of Africa

Southern Africa

Southern Africa is home to William Kentridge, Great Zimbabwe,
and the Apollo 11 Stones.

28,000 B.C.E.–present

Beginner's guide

What is Southern Africa?

About Southern Africa

Nations

Namibia

South Africa

Zimbabwe

Madagascar

Madagascar

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Prehistoric rock art, powerful trading cities, innovative contemporary art, and more.

Santu Mofokeng, <em>Train Churches</em>

Santu Mofokeng, Train Churches

Beaded collar (<em>ingqosha</em>), Xhosa artist, South Africa

Beaded collar (ingqosha), Xhosa artist, South Africa

Married Woman’s Apron (<em>itjogolo</em> or <em>ijogolo</em>), Ndebele peoples

Married Woman’s Apron (itjogolo or ijogolo), Ndebele peoples

uKhahlamba Drakensberg rock paintings (San)

uKhahlamba Drakensberg rock paintings (San)

Silk textile (lamba akotofahana), Merina peoples

Silk textile (lamba akotofahana), Merina peoples

Jane Alexander, <em>Butcher Boys</em>

Jane Alexander, Butcher Boys

Origins of rock art in Africa

Origins of rock art in Africa

About Southern Africa

About Southern Africa

Great Zimbabwe

Martin Rakotoarimanana, Mantle (Lamba Mpanjaka)

Martin Rakotoarimanana, Mantle (Lamba Mpanjaka)

Apollo 11 Cave Stones

Apollo 11 Cave Stones

William Kentridge, drawing from <em>Tide Table (Soho in Deck Chair)</em>

William Kentridge, drawing from Tide Table (Soho in Deck Chair)

Selected Contributors

Dr. Christa Clarke

Dr. Nancy Demerdash

The British Museum