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http://www.uiowa.edu/~africart/
Editor's Pick Art and Life in Africa Project Open in a new browser window Editor's Pick
   An extremely rich source of information on African art and its cultural contexts. Based on the Stanley Collection at the University of Iowa.
   http://www.uiowa.edu/~africart/
http://www.amherst.edu/~jpembert/
Editor's Pick The Maurer Collection Open in a new browser window Editor's Pick
   Collection of artifacts used in rites of divination in Central and West Africa. Extensively illustrated with scholarly text.
   http://www.amherst.edu/~jpembert/

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http://www.welltempered.net/adinkra
Adinkra Symbols of West Africa Open in a new browser window
   A guide to the Asante traditional symbols, with photos of adinkras in use.
   http://www.welltempered.net/adinkra
http://www.adire.clara.net/
Adire African Textiles Open in a new browser window
   Hand-woven textiles including Ashanti kente and adinkra, Ewe kente, Yoruba adire and aso oke, Kuba raffia cloths, and Bogolan mud cloth from Mali.
   http://www.adire.clara.net/
http://www.affrica.com
Affrica Gallery Open in a new browser window
   Informative site run by gallery in Washington, D.C.
   http://www.affrica.com
http://www.afroart.com
Africa Cultural Gallery & Kumbu Kumbu Gallery Open in a new browser window
   Contemporary African sculpture, batiks, watercolors and oil paintings.
   http://www.afroart.com
http://www.africadirect.com/
Africa Direct Open in a new browser window
   A variety of African tribal art, with good cultural information on many of the objects.
   http://www.africadirect.com/
http://www.africainstone.co.uk
Africa In Stone Open in a new browser window
   Zimbabwean Shona sculpture in materials such as African jade, serpentine, and soapstone.
   http://www.africainstone.co.uk
http://www.africa-photo.com/e_index_frames.html
Africa-Photo Open in a new browser window
   Databank with over 4,000 photos from 1870 to the present and much cultural information.
   http://www.africa-photo.com/e_index_frames.html
http://www.africaclub.com
AfricaClub Open in a new browser window
   Wide assortment of arts and crafts, with considerable cultural background on the objects.
   http://www.africaclub.com
http://users.telenet.be/african-shop/
African Antiques Open in a new browser window
   Belgian dealer's site, with ethnographic information.
   http://users.telenet.be/african-shop/
http://www.afriart.org.za
African Art Center Open in a new browser window
   Nonprofit organization promoting black artists and craftspeople of KwaZulu Natal and South Africa.
   http://www.afriart.org.za
http://arttribal.com/
African Art Collection Open in a new browser window
   African tribal arts dealer. Photographs and descriptions including some information on cultural significance.
   http://arttribal.com/
http://cti.itc.virginia.edu/~bcr/rela345_98.html#webart
African Art Course Open in a new browser window
   Materials for a University of Virginia course on African arts, with images, bibiliographic information, and web links.
   http://cti.itc.virginia.edu/~bcr/rela345_98.html#webart
http://users.pandora.be/african-shop/
African Art Shop Open in a new browser window
   Tribal Art (mostly African), links, and descriptions of some African styles.
   http://users.pandora.be/african-shop/
http://www.africanartsandartists.com
African Art and Artists Open in a new browser window
   Bridget McNulty trades in contemporary and traditional African art and crafts.
   http://www.africanartsandartists.com
http://www.lib.virginia.edu/clemons/RMC/exhib/93.ray.aa/African.html
African Art: Aesthetics and Meaning Open in a new browser window
   A nicely annotated on-line exhibition of African art from the University of Virginia.
   http://www.lib.virginia.edu/clemons/RMC/exhib/93.ray.aa/African.html
http://www.makonde.com
African Art: Makonde Open in a new browser window
   Links to some sites specializing in Makonde arts and crafts.
   http://www.makonde.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/African_Arts/
African Arts and Culture Discussion Group Open in a new browser window
   Discussion group about African art and culture.
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/African_Arts/
http://www.african-millennium.com/
African Millennium Foundation Open in a new browser window
   International trader and exhibitor of Zimbabwean Shone stone sculptures. Site displays news about recent events and images from exhibitions and galleries held in Toronto and London.
   http://www.african-millennium.com/
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/aoi/artsedge.html
African Odyssey Interactive Open in a new browser window
   Wide range of resources, originates at Kennedy Center (Washington, DC).
   http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/aoi/artsedge.html
http://www.artofafricans.com
African Quintessence Open in a new browser window
   African art, mainly from Benin, with nice images and descriptions of cultural significance.
   http://www.artofafricans.com
http://web.onetel.net.uk/~herbertroese/index.html
African Sculptural Art Open in a new browser window
   Papers on the development of sculptural art in Africa, from pre-iron age to modern.
   http://web.onetel.net.uk/~herbertroese/index.html
http://www.african-sculpture.de
African Sculpture Open in a new browser window
   Images of a private collection.
   http://www.african-sculpture.de
http://www.zyama.com
African Tribal Art Museum Open in a new browser window
   A comprehensive collection of African art (700 objects; 90 ethnic groups) and lots of information African tribal peoples.
   http://www.zyama.com
http://perso.orange.fr/africart/pages/index2.htm
Africarts Open in a new browser window
   Collection of African art objects: exchange of information and/or of objects
   http://perso.orange.fr/africart/pages/index2.htm
http://web.marshall.edu/akanart/
Akan Cultural Symbols Open in a new browser window
   Explanations of the iconography of Akan art.
   http://web.marshall.edu/akanart/
http://www.shoowa.com/
All About Shoowa Open in a new browser window
   Rich source of information about Shoowa raffia textiles.
   http://www.shoowa.com/
http://www.artcreationsafrica.com
Art Creations Africa Open in a new browser window
   Stone sculpture gallery and exhibitions of work of African artists, including Shona Stone sculpture.
   http://www.artcreationsafrica.com
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/oracle/index.html
Art and Oracle: Metropolitan Museum of Art Exhibition Open in a new browser window
   African art and divination rituals. Includes a map of sub-Saharan Africa, and essays on divination.
   http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/oracle/index.html
http://www.theartofafrica.co.za
Art of Africa Open in a new browser window
   Bushmen/San arts and crafts from the Kalahari.
   http://www.theartofafrica.co.za
http://www.artsiteafrica.com/
ArtSite Africa Open in a new browser window
   Directory of websites related to African art, arranged in categories.
   http://www.artsiteafrica.com/
http://www.axisgallery.com/
Axis Gallery Open in a new browser window
   Gary van Wyk's gallery, with exhibitions. Emphasis on South Africa.
   http://www.axisgallery.com/
http://www.azani.com
Azani Stone Gallery Zimbabwe Shona Sculpture Open in a new browser window
   Zimbabwe Shona stone sculpture, including busts, abstracts and wildlife art.
   http://www.azani.com
http://www.batcentre.co.za
BAT Centre Open in a new browser window
   Community centre in the small craft harbour, Durban, promoting local arts and culture talent of South Africa.
   http://www.batcentre.co.za
http://www.africamuseum.be
Belgium's Royal Museum for Central Africa Open in a new browser window
   Periodic on-line exhibitions as well as a guide to the Brussells museum. Includes a search facility for finding websites with information about central Africa.
   http://www.africamuseum.be
http://www.cjafricanart.com
Charles Jones African Art Open in a new browser window
   Traditional African art, with many images and explanations of cultural significance of the objects.
   http://www.cjafricanart.com
http://www.davisafricanart.com
Davis Gallery Open in a new browser window
   Art and sculpture of West and Central Africa
   http://www.davisafricanart.com
http://www.dimondstein.com
Dimondstein Tribal Arts Open in a new browser window
   Many images and information on African tribal art.
   http://www.dimondstein.com
http://www.douglasyaney.com/
Douglas Yaney Open in a new browser window
   African tribal art objects, with sections for items likely to interest the beginner and those likely to interest more advanced collectors.
   http://www.douglasyaney.com/
http://www.emory.edu/CARLOS/COLLECTION/AFRICA/
Emory University Collection of African Art Open in a new browser window
   An exhibition of part of the university's permanent collection of African art. Good accompanying essays on various aspects of African art.
   http://www.emory.edu/CARLOS/COLLECTION/AFRICA/
http://www.ethnix.com/
Ethnix Gallery of African Art & Tribal Artifacts Open in a new browser window
   New York dealer.
   http://www.ethnix.com/
http://www.siu.edu/~anthro/mccall/jones/index.html
G. I. Jones -- S.E. Nigerian Art and Culture Open in a new browser window
   An outstanding collection of photographs, many showing objects of art in their cultural settings.
   http://www.siu.edu/~anthro/mccall/jones/index.html
http://www.ezakwantu.com
Galerie Ezakwantu Open in a new browser window
   Central and Southern African tribal art. In Franschhoek, South Africa.
   http://www.ezakwantu.com
http://www.galerie-herrmann.de/
Galerie Peter Herrmann Open in a new browser window
   A commercial gallery. Bilingual (German and English), with many images of African items. Also has a section describing ongoing African art related exhibitions and events elsewhere.
   http://www.galerie-herrmann.de/
http://www.lavuun.com
Gallery Quackelbeen Open in a new browser window
   Brussels dealer with images of pots, masks, textiles and statues.
   http://www.lavuun.com
http://www.gatigallery.co.uk
Gati Gallery Open in a new browser window
   Dealer in African arts.
   http://www.gatigallery.co.uk
http://www.h-net.org/~artsweb/
H-AfrArts Expressive Cultures of Africa Open in a new browser window
   A seriously scholarly site, with moderated discussion boards. From Michigan State University.
   http://www.h-net.org/~artsweb/
http://www.hamillgallery.com
Hamill Gallery of African Art Open in a new browser window
   A commercial site with nicely documented thematic exhibitions that change every few months. Past exhibitions are viewable as well.
   http://www.hamillgallery.com
http://www.jembetat.com
Jembetat Gallery of African Art Open in a new browser window
   Tribal art from West and Central Africa.
   http://www.jembetat.com
http://www.joychristie.com
Joy Christie's Gallery Open in a new browser window
   Dallas, Texas dealer in tribal arts and artifacts,contemporary paintings and original jewelry featuring tribal components.
   http://www.joychristie.com
http://www.kerrmuseumproductions.com/
Kerr Museum Productions Open in a new browser window
   Consultants on African art and display installations. Offers 3-D images of African sculpture.
   http://www.kerrmuseumproductions.com/
http://komaland-ghana.spaces.live.com/PersonalSpace.aspx
Komaland Open in a new browser window
   Personal collection and background information about Koma sculptures.
   http://komaland-ghana.spaces.live.com/PersonalSpace.aspx
http://www.masengogallery.com
Masengo Gallery Open in a new browser window
   Calgary (Alberta, Canada) gallery of Shona Stone sculpture from Zimbabwe.
   http://www.masengogallery.com
http://www.eling.nl/
Masks and More Open in a new browser window
   Masks, african art and primitive paintings, beautifully presented.
   http://www.eling.nl/
http://www.mccuetribalart.com
McCue Tribal Art Open in a new browser window
   Many images and some cultural information.
   http://www.mccuetribalart.com
http://www.moba.be
Moba Art Open in a new browser window
   Information on Moba (Togo and Ghana) sculpture.
   http://www.moba.be
http://www.africanart.org/html/exhibitions.html
Museum for African Art Open in a new browser window
   New York's Museum for African Art.
   http://www.africanart.org/html/exhibitions.html
http://www.si.edu/nmafa/africart.htm
National Museum of African Art Open in a new browser window
   The National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution. Site includes exhibitions, articles, museum calendar of events.
   http://www.si.edu/nmafa/africart.htm
http://www.nerart.com
Nerart Open in a new browser window
   Swiss exhibition venue dedicated to contemporary African arts, crafts and design. Site is multilingual
   http://www.nerart.com
http://www.panafrica.ch/
Pan-Africa Open in a new browser window
   Multilingual categorized collection of links to sites about African art.
   http://www.panafrica.ch/
http://www.picardbeads.com
Picard Trade Bead Museum And African Art Gallery Open in a new browser window
   Dealer in African art and trade beads, with a trade bead museum.
   http://www.picardbeads.com
http://www.introspecinc.com/gallery/exhibit.htm
Ralph Proctor Gallery Open in a new browser window
   A gallery of African art, with periodic thematic exhibitions.
   http://www.introspecinc.com/gallery/exhibit.htm
http://www.randafricanart.com
Rand African Art Open in a new browser window
   Images of a private collection with lots of pictures and information.
   http://www.randafricanart.com
http://www.ryannwillis.com/index.htm
Ryann Willis Ancient Art Open in a new browser window
   Dealer specializing in ancient African arts (mostly terracotta), with nice exhibitions.
   http://www.ryannwillis.com/index.htm
http://www.sculptures-of-zimbabwe.com
Sculptures of Zimbabwe Open in a new browser window
   Gallery of Shona stone sculpture..
   http://www.sculptures-of-zimbabwe.com
http://www.biddingtons.com/content/pedigreesenufo.html
Senufo Art Open in a new browser window
   Brief description of the Senufo aesthetic tradition; part of an auction house series.
   http://www.biddingtons.com/content/pedigreesenufo.html
http://www.shanigallery.com
Shani Gallery Open in a new browser window
   African masks and sculpture with brief descriptions of their traditional significance.
   http://www.shanigallery.com
http://karaart.com/collections/shona/index.html
Shona Sculpture Open in a new browser window
   A collection of 67 Shona sculptures from Zimbabwe, with some history of this genre.
   http://karaart.com/collections/shona/index.html
http://www.stoneageartcompany.com
StoneAge Art Company Open in a new browser window
   Shona sculpture from 250 Zimbabwe carvers.
   http://www.stoneageartcompany.com
http://photo.net/sukuma/
Sukuma Museum Open in a new browser window
   Museum devoted to the culture and art of the Sukuma (Tanzania, Africa).
   http://photo.net/sukuma/
http://www.tamarin.com/index.html
Tamarin Gallery Open in a new browser window
   A gallery of African art. Periodic exhibitions and a collection of links to other sources.
   http://www.tamarin.com/index.html
http://pages.infinit.net/tellem/
Tellem Gallery Open in a new browser window
   Sculpture (masks, statuettes, etc.) and jewelry from many African regions; pre-Columbian art and pottery.
   http://pages.infinit.net/tellem/
http://www.africanheadrests.com
The Calverton Headrest Collection Open in a new browser window
   African headrests, including many Zulu pieces.
   http://www.africanheadrests.com
http://www.theebonytree.com
The Ebony Tree Open in a new browser window
   Tribal African gallery with masks, statues, and other tribal arts
   http://www.theebonytree.com
http://www.suagacollection.com
The Suaga Collection Open in a new browser window
   Noncommercial site showcasing a private collection of African masks.
   http://www.suagacollection.com
http://www.beduinweaving.com/
The World of Beduin Weaving Open in a new browser window
   Extensive information on weaving by the Beduins of North Africa.
   http://www.beduinweaving.com/
http://www.tribalartafrica.com
Tribal Art Africa Open in a new browser window
   Dealer in tribal African artifacts (mostly masks and statues).
   http://www.tribalartafrica.com
http://www.fowler.ucla.edu/
UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History Open in a new browser window
   Emphasis on works from Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and the Americas, past and present.
   http://www.fowler.ucla.edu/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AfricanAntiques/
Yahoo! Groups: AfricanAntiques Open in a new browser window
   Discussion board on African art.
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AfricanAntiques/
http://zambezisculpture.com
Zambezi Sculpture Open in a new browser window
   Zimbabwe stone sculpture, Shona and others using traditional techniques.
   http://zambezisculpture.com
http://www.thinker.org/deyoung/collections/collection.asp?collectionkey=36
deYoung Museum African Collection Open in a new browser window
   Extensive collection of images and information from the San Francisco museum.
   http://www.thinker.org/deyoung/collections/collection.asp?collectionkey=36

Last Updated: 2007-09-27 19:17:00