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African Masks and African Art in Ghana

There are six major ethnic groups in Ghana: Ashanti, Ewe, Guma, Guan, Mole-Dagbani and Ga-Adangbe. The Ashanti people are the largest and their chief crafts are African mask and African statue making, woodwork and weaving. They are noted for their … Continue reading

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An Introduction To The Art of Ivory Coast; African Masks & African Statues

The most dominant form of Ivorian art is the African mask. Of the over sixty ethnic groups in Ivory Coast, the most popular masks are made by the Baoule, the Senuofo, the Dan and the Guro. Because quite a number … Continue reading

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