Western Africa
The collection includes fine examples of canonical ritual figures and masks, ceremonial objects, an extensive selection of body adornment, textiles from a broad spectrum of West African cultures, and contemporary works by artists such as Malick Sidibé, Twins Seven Seven, El Anatsui, Nike Davies-Okundaye, Victor Ekpuk, and Owusu-Ankomah.
Unidentified Baule maker
Figure for an Mbra Shrine, Spirit Figure for a Trance Diviner
about 1965-1975
2008.91
Lamidi Fakeye, Yoruba / Nigerian, 1928 - 2009
Yoruba Kneeling Female Figure Holding a Bowl
early 1960s
2013.98.2
Unidentified Lobi or Bwa maker
Four Legged Stool With Antelope Head Finial
late 19th-20th century
990.53.27135
Unidentified Dogon maker
Two Balafon Players at their Instrument
first quarter of the 20th century
992.19.29023
Unidentified Edo maker
Hip Ornament Representing the Head of a Benin Court Official
attributed to the early 18th century
999.42.33929
Unidentified Yoruba maker
Òpá òrìsà Oko (Staff with Beaded Sheath and Crown)
early-mid-20th century
s.973.322