African Art

MAG’s collection of historical African art dates from the twentieth century and represents works primarily from West Africa, including an exceptional veranda post by Yoruba sculptor, Olowe of Ise.

Highlights

A carved post in the shape of a royal wife standing with hands resting on the heads of her twin daughters.
Veranda Post, 1910–1914
Olowe of Ise
A dark wooden mask with a high forehead, downcast eyes, and small mouth.
Helmet Mask (Sowei)
Mende artist
A crested mask in the shape of an antelope.
Crest Mask: Male Antelope (Chi Wara)
Bamana artist
A pair of small, wooden human figures.
Ere Ibeji
Yoruba artist
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