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[https://artbma.org/collection/african-art by BMA] | [https://artbma.org/collection/african-art by BMA] | ||
The BMA cares for approximately 2,500 works of African art and is known for its impressive collection of figurative sculpture from the western and central areas of the continent, as well its holdings of beadwork from the eastern and southern regions. | The BMA cares for approximately 2,500 works of African art and is known for its impressive collection of figurative sculpture from the western and central areas of the continent, as well its holdings of beadwork from the eastern and southern regions. | ||
=====Arts of Africa===== | |||
[https://www.artic.edu/departments/PC-1/arts-of-africa by ART INSTITVE CHICAGO] | |||
Encompassing intricate masks, statuary, jewelry, beadwork, textiles, carved reliefs, and stone and ceramic vessels, the arts of Africa collection reflects over 5,000 years of the continent’s great diversity and complexity. The collection of ancient Egyptian art features vibrantly painted stelae (stone slabs), a striking basalt statue of the falcon god Horus, and the richly decorated coffin of Paankhenamun. | |||
