African Art
Experiencing “The Ultimate Safari”
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting a book written and illustrated by female artists, The Ultimate Safari. The book is currently featured in our exhibition, Artists’ Books and Africa, which is open until September 2016 and is located in the
Fang mask
Calligraphy art of birds
Calligraphy art of a singing bird
Fang mask
Fang mask
A Narrative of Travels in Northern Africa
The 17 hand-colored prints of early-19th century Northern and Western Africans are not only elegant, but are also valuable historical documents on clothing, headgear, jewelry, and weaponry of that era. The image shown here, "Camel conveying a bride to her husband," (opposite page 299) is one of the most dramatic, but all provide a wealth of information for the historian and art historian alike.
Book Dealers Specializing in African Art
Welcome to the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives' guide for locating Book Dealers Specializing in African Art. This list has been compiled for information purposes and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Smithsonian. Please feel free to Contact Us with suggestions for additional resources or with questions.
