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Bete mask
This is a mask coming from the Bete group. This type of mask is used during funerals or during ceremonies organized between villages to detect sorcerers that can bring harm to the community . In th… more →
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Bete mask
myafrikart wrote 7 months ago: This is a mask coming from the Bete group. This type of mask is used during funerals or during cer … more →
Kple Kple mask
myafrikart wrote 7 months ago: We already talked about the Kple Kple mask in another note: http://afrikart.wordpress.com/2008/11/ … more →
African famous quotes (part 2)
myafrikart wrote 1 year ago: Today I made some further researches in relation to African quotes and here are some new African quo … more →
African art: Zaouly ( Zaouli) mask
myafrikart wrote 1 year ago: Zaouly mask is a symbol of the Gouro community in Ivory Coast. It is said that Djela Lou Zaouly wa … more →
African mask_ Kple Kple mask
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myafrikart wrote 1 year ago: Let’s look at one type of mask that we never referred to before: Kple Kple mask The Kple Kple mask i … more →
African art ( part 2): African art and craft seen with new eyes
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myafrikart wrote 1 year ago: More and more people such as art galleries, collectors and even tourists visiting Africa tend to sel … more →
The Baoulé ( Baoule) tribe
myafrikart wrote 1 year ago: As mentioned previously, the Baoulé tribe is part of the bigger ethnic group called the Akan. The Ba … more →
Senufo group and the secret society: Poro
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myafrikart wrote 1 year ago: The Senufo live in Mali, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Ghana. “Senufo” means “ the ones who speak S … more →
Guro tribe and Guro traditional masks
myafrikart wrote 1 year ago: The Guro tribe has an estimated population of 200 000. They live in the west of Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory … more →
Culture and religion in West Africa (part 1)
myafrikart wrote 1 year ago: West Africa includes the following countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Cape Verde, … more →
New logo for My Afrik'Art
myafrikart wrote 1 year ago: We updated our logo. Please remember that you can purchase some great African Art if you visit the … more →
Ebony sculptures from Cote d'Ivoire ( Ivory Coast)
myafrikart wrote 1 year ago: Let’s look at some ebony sculpture directly imported from Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)Y … more →
African masks meaning and uses
myafrikart wrote 1 year ago: The use of masks is a major tradition in West and Central Africa. They are often used for ceremonial … more →
African communities in Cote d'Ivoire
myafrikart wrote 1 year ago: There are over 60 ethnic groups in Côte d’Ivoire. The majors groups are the Baoule,Bété, Senuf … more →
GUNYEYA MASK
myafrikart wrote 1 year ago: This mask is from the clan of DAN or YACOUBA. They live in the west part of Ivory Coast. Gunyeya Mas … more →
Zakpai Mask
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myafrikart wrote 1 year ago: Zakpai Mask from DAN’s clan ( one of the 60 ethnic tribes in Ivory Coast) This mask is named … more →
QUEEN ABLA POKOU
myafrikart wrote 1 year ago: Let’s talk about one of my friend article. You have to know that most of my friend’s art … more →
Ebay: great African art available... it is an opportunity
myafrikart wrote 1 year ago: If you follow the links below, you will have access to some really unique and amazing African art: h … more →
