Africa 1100-1980ce
Human life, which is understood to have begun in Africa, developed over millions of years and radiated beyond the continent of Africa. The earliest African art dates to 77,000 years ago. While interpretation of this art is conjectural at best, the clarity and strength of design and expression in the work is obvious. (Khan Academy)
Here is a Word document with all the Africa images.
| Art of Africa Images |
Here is the PowerPoint I used in class
| Powerpoint for Teaching Art of Africa |
Here is the grade sheet for the flashcards
| Flashcard Checklist for Africa |
FlashCard Slideshow
Test Your Knowledge on this unit before you scroll down:
Recorded Lessons
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Africa Video #1 - Djenne, Bundu, Mblo, Sika
Africa Video #2 - Benin Bronze, Ikenga, Veranda Africa Video #3 - Aka, Byeri |
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Conical Tower and Circular Wall of Great Zimbabwe. Southeastern Zimbabwe. Shona Peoples. c. 100-1400 C.E. Coursed granite blocks
Left: Circular Wall
Right: Conical Tower
Left: Circular Wall
Right: Conical Tower
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Great Mosque of Djenne. Mali. Founded c. 1200 C.E.; rebuilt 1906-1907 C.E.; Adobe.
Left: Monday Market at the Great Mosque of Djenne
Right: Exterior, aerial
Left: Monday Market at the Great Mosque of Djenne
Right: Exterior, aerial
Wall Plaque, From Oba's Palace. Edo Peoples, Benin, Nigeria. 16th century C.E.; Cast Brass.
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Contextual Photograph: Oba of Benin
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Sika dwa kofi (Golden Stool). Ashanti Peoples. SOuth Central Ghana. c. 1700 C.E.; Gold over wood and cast-gold attachments.
Left: Sika dwa kofi (Golden Stool) Right: Contextual Photograph, Sika dwa kofi in use |
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Ndop (Portrait Figure) of KIng Mishe miShyaanh maMbul. Kuba Peoples. Democratic Republic of the COngo. c. 1760-1780 C.E.; Wood.
Left: Contextual Photograph: Kuba Nyim (ruler) Kot a Mbweeky III
Right: Ndop
Left: Contextual Photograph: Kuba Nyim (ruler) Kot a Mbweeky III
Right: Ndop
Nikisi n'kondi (Power Figure). Kongo Peoples. Democratic Republic of the Congo. c. late 19th century C.E.; Wood and metal.
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Pwo (Female Mask). Chokwe Peoples. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Late 19th to earlt 20th century C.E.; Wood, fiber, pigment, and metal.
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Mblo (Portrait Mask). Baule Peoples. Cote d'Ivoire. Early 20th century C.E.; Wood and pigment.
Left: Mblo Right: Contextual photograph of Mblo |
Bundu Mask. Sande Society, Mende Peoples. West African Forests of Sierra Leone and Liberia. 19th to 20th century C.E.; Wood, cloth, fiber.
Left: Contextual photograph: Bundu mask in use Right: Bundu Mask |
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Ikenga (Shrine Figure). Igbo Peoples. Nigeria. c.19th to 20th century C.E.; Wood.
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Lukasa (Memory Board). Mbudye Society, Luba Peoples. Democratic Republic of Congo. c. 19th to 20th century C.E.; Wood, beads, and metal.
Above: Contextual Photograph: Lukasa in use Right: Lukasa |
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Aka Elephant Mask. Bamileke Peoples. Cameroon, western grassfields region. c. 19th to 20th century C.E.; Wood, woven raffia, cloth, and beads.
Left: Aka Elephant Mask Right: Contextual Photograph: Aka Elephant mask in use |
Opo Ogaga (Veranda post of enthroned king and senior wife). Olowe of Ise. Yoruba Peoples. c. 1910-1914 C.E.; Wood and pigment.
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Byeri (Reliquary figure). Fang Peoples. Southern Cameroon. c. 19th to 20th century C.E.; Wood.
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