An elderly couple in France has accused an antiques dealer of cheating them out of a seven-figure payout after learning that the African mask they sold him made €4.2 million ($4.4 million) at auction.

A newly acquired mask in the African art collection at the New Orleans Museum of Art is a fantastic facemask that is made and used within the central Pende regions of Zaire. Characterized by ...

While group of 16 Museum of Arts and Sciences’ explorers are touring the Serengeti wilds and experiencing the cultures of Kenya, folks closer to home can get a taste of Africa too. The museum’s ...

A French court has rejected an appeal by an elderly couple who were paid €150 ($165) for a rare Gabonese mask that later sold for more than €4 million ($4.4 million) at auction. The couple claimed ...

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Even while museums are closed due to the coronavirus, art matters in our lives. In this series, Lagniappe presents a different work each week from the collection of the New Orleans Museum of Art, with ...

afamain copy Purchased from the Warren M. Robbins Library Endowment. What is the meaning of masks and masquerades in African traditions and how can we understand their role in rituals and performances ...

Creating felt African masks is a fun and educational craft that connects you to the rich cultural heritage of Africa ...

Kimbell Art Museum is growing its collection of African sculptures with two new acquisitions from one of the largest private ...

BBC Africa Eye uncovers two so-called "juju" practitioners, who offer to obtain body parts for ritual purposes.