"art is not a subject...it is a tool that highlights subject matters"....badly paraphrased of an anonymous authority

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RziOgSJC_z4/TPTUyiaMlqI/AAAAAAAAAJs/71wI0AaQzR8/s400/master%2Bpieces.jpg

The art work in Nigeria gives evidence to a diverse and dynamic people and to the ingenuity of those who left us behind but have managed to continue living through the legacy of their great works...

This thread is dedicated to the various art works and forms pertaining to Nigeria...whether sculptural, textile or painting etc

P.S. Can people be careful with their layout I have seen various threads where people just post 20 pics with lack of any information, if possible name the works and where they hail from if you want to contribute...thanks

Lemi Ghariokwu

Lemi's most renown art works are the iconic album covers he depicted for Fela Kuti. His covers for Fela are the most famous of any album covers Kuti had and he started working for the singer at age 18.

http://www.rewiredpr.com/images/uploads/news/Lemi.jpg

http://mamafeelgoodmusic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Lemi-Ghariokwu.jpg

http://ww1.prweb.com/prfiles/2007/10/23/278256/beasts.gif

http://www.africandigitalart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/fela.jpg

http://www.shook.fm/content/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/monkey.jpg

http://www.shook.fm/content/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/ikoyi-1.jpg

The 26 Album covers produced by Lemi Ghariokwu

http://lastplanetolagos.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/lemi.jpg

Lemi's more recent work....the political awareness still resonates

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gzo4Ja4HE0k/SwQPp-EXyuI/AAAAAAAAF48/5ZuMBaucFho/s320/Union_Unite_Unity3.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gzo4Ja4HE0k/SwQU-D1h4qI/AAAAAAAAF5k/HAjpIVxnrC8/s320/_Micheal+Jackson.jpg_

Yinka Shonibare

he embeds West African fabric into an English (Victorian era) syntax...who would have thought that an ordinary fabric contains so much politics...it's almost as if he is domesticating these designs by using West African attire.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JF8UtJK3aog/SUxk9X2FD6I/AAAAAAAAI_Q/WMbfLL0n-uE/s400/1.jpg

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/43026000/jpg/_43026075_afp_art_nigeria_afp.jpg

http://annansi.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/Yinka-Shonibare_RED_auction.jpg

http://www.salford.gov.uk/i/yinka_shonibare_sir_foster_cunliffe_playing_archer_front_1_cmyk.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7A7sIzssPcg/S5XBfMEdmRI/AAAAAAAAAVM/l6dTX3eqcM8/s400/yinka-shonibare-criminal.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cKTzSbpJng8/TLOfXJB0BoI/AAAAAAAAAP4/C_yPUqZIbAo/s1600/SHO-141-LADY-wDOGS.jpg

http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/yinka_shonibare_mbe/images/TwoHeadsAtOnce_542.jpg

http://bombsite.com/images/attachments/0000/6547/shonibare02_body.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JF8UtJK3aog/SUxr22SDJFI/AAAAAAAAJDA/z4MvXlh6XiQ/s1600/1.jpg

afronauts....:tongue3:...j/k

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JF8UtJK3aog/SUxlG8M3OaI/AAAAAAAAJAI/pNbc94gHft0/s1600/7.jpg

http://www.artinfo.com/media/image/71988/ShonibareUnBalloInMaschera.jpg

http://bombsite.com/images/attachments/0000/6553/shonibare03_body.jpg

I like the covers of the Fela albums, like a dramatic story collage :)

Aside from farming the North is known for their Tie and Dye fabrics...
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Cloth is still dyed in traditional ways by the Hausa people at the dye pits in Kano, Nigeria. Men dip cloth in clay pots filled with indigo dye, wring the excess liquid out by hand, and leave it in the sun to dry. The Kano dye pits have been in operation for 1,000 years.

Link:http://www.unf.edu/floridahistoryonline/Plantations/plantations/Indigo_Cultivation_and_Processing.htm

http://www.unf.edu/floridahistoryonline/Plantations/images/21kano.jpg

http://www.unf.edu/floridahistoryonline/Plantations/images/91af104.jpg

http://facweb.cs.depaul.edu/sgrais/images/Indigo/Indigo_w.jpg

http://facweb.cs.depaul.edu/sgrais/images/Indigo/ManAtDyePits2_w.jpg

voila...the finished craft....

http://coyotespaw.com/images/links/540-cloth%2526tex_ct10.jpg

http://coyotespaw.com/images/links/546-cloth%2526tex_ct10det3.jpg

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/01PYbh9anwcfq/610x.jpg

Hausa Architecture

Hausas architecture are known for it's decorative design

Exterior

http://gailstravels.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/hausa-architecture.jpg?w=500

http://www.der.org/films/images/tubali.jpg

http://www.motherlandnigeria.com/pictures/emir_entrance.jpg

see more here: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1293777

Interior

http://www.sabine-jell-bahlsen.com/Bilder/Tubali-Kano_Emir_Palace-interior_ceiling.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TVZzV61jies/SfnNVZIXYEI/AAAAAAAAAFY/SUj6chYvXgE/s400/Emir%27s+Reception+Room.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lNzVQgsZpiY/TKYPUPD495I/AAAAAAAAAUA/jD1s-o7a9Js/S760/scan0002+-+Copy.jpg

Nok Terreacotta

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fd/Nok-map.png

The Nok civilisation encompassed the regions of the Bauchi Plateau, Northern and Central Nigeria, and the regions around Katsina and Sokoto, North-West Nigeria.


The Nok terreacotta was considered to be the earliest Sub-Saharan producer of life-sized terreacotta....Nok art is particulary known for it's head (both male and female) whose hairstlyes are detailed and refined....see below

http://www.hamillgallery.com/NOK/NokTerracottas/Nok20.JPG

http://www.hamillgallery.com/NOK/NokTerracottas/Nok20s.JPG

http://www.hamillgallery.com/NOK/NokTerracottas/Nok20r.JPG

http://www.hamillgallery.com/NOK/NokTerracottas/Nok20s2.JPG

http://www.hamillgallery.com/NOK/NokTerracottas/Nok03.JPG

http://www.hamillgallery.com/NOK/NokTerracottas/Nok03s.JPG

http://www.hamillgallery.com/NOK/NokTerracottas/Nok03r.JPG

http://www.hamillgallery.com/NOK/NokTerracottas/Nok03s2.JPG

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/238/516402732_319359966b.jpg?v=0

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/233/516391102_51357115f1.jpg

see more here: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1122857

The carnival scene in Nigeria is growing and it was first exported by the returrnee former slaves from Brazil.


Abuja Carnival

http://s1.hubimg.com/u/2212316_f520.jpg

http://s4.hubimg.com/u/2212395_f520.jpg


Calabar Carnival

http://ladybrillemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/Calabar-Festival.jpg

http://ladybrillemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/Calabar-Festival-2.jpg


Lagos Carnival

http://www.ladybrillenigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Lagos-Carnival.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ARkIkQaJYZo/S8QZa5lP3lI/AAAAAAAAAwg/RkEgtvKJG7U/s1600/Lagos+Carnival+by+Udoh+Victor+Augustine+(1).jpg

The guy with the gold Armor, I like :D

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5011/5462197173_9ed2f3966d_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5060/5462196975_28f4dd27e9_b.jpg

Thanks Hakon those are lovely

Thanks Hakon those are lovely

^^You're welcome!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5014/5465962336_641d834f32_o.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5058/5465365155_f47d639b2a_o.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5174/5465962454_657144f548_o.jpg

Boki head

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00208_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00208_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00208_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00208_2.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00208_3.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00208_3.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00208_4.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00208_4.jpg

Ibibio mask

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00231_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00231_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00231_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00231_2.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00231_3.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00231_3.jpg


Ijebu Water-spirit Mask

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00200_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00200_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00200_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00200_2.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00200_3.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00200_3.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00200_4.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00200_4.jpg

Mami wata

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00209_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00209_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00209_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00209_2.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00209_3.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00209_3.jpg

Temne Ode-lay Mask

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00212_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00212_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00212_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00212_2.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00212_3.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00212_3.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00212_4.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00212_4.jpg

Eshu Doll

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00218_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00218_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00218_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00218_2.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00218_3.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00218_3.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00218_4.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00218_4.jpg

Terracotta bull

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00032_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00032_1.jpg


Yoruba shango diviner's bowl

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00064_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00064_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00064_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00064_2.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00064_3.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00064_3.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00064_4.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00064_4.jpg

Dakakari

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00083_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00083_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00083_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00083_2.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00083_3.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00083_3.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00083_4.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00083_4.jpg

Igbo Shrine Figure

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00099_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00099_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00099_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00099_2.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00099_3.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00099_3.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00099_4.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00099_4.jpg

Igbo Shire Terracotta

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00134_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00134_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00134_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00134_2.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00134_3.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00134_3.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00134_4.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00134_4.jpg

Terracotta Mama Figure

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00150_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00150_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00150_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00150_2.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00150_3.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00150_3.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00150_4.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00150_4.jpg

Igala Mask

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00003_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00003_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00003_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00003_2.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00003_3.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00003_3.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00003_4.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00003_4.jpg

Igbo-afikpo Calabash Mask

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00084_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00084_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00084_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00084_2.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00084_3.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00084_3.jpg

Montol Couple

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00131_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00131_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00131_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00131_2.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00131_3.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00131_3.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00131_4.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00131_4.jpg

Wodaabe blouse

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00024_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00024_1.jpg

Kalabari Torque

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00025_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00025_1.jpg

Kalabari Armlets

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00027_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00027_1.jpg

Eastern Nigerian Cache Sexe

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00055_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00055_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00056_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00056_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00057_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00057_1.jpg


Yoruba Priest's Hat

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00164_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00164_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00164_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00164_2.jpg

A Pair Of Wodabe Anklets

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00168_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00168_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00168_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00168_2.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00168_3.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00168_3.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00168_4.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00168_4.jpg

Verre Snuff Container

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00096_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00096_1.jpg


Erotic Verre Pipe

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00166_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00166_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00166_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00166_2.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00166_3.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00166_3.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00166_4.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00166_4.jpg

Tiv Pipe In The Form Of A Monkey

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00176_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00176_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00176_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00176_2.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00176_3.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00176_3.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00176_4.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00176_4.jpg

Tiv Pipe In The Form Of A Tortoise

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00178_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00178_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00178_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00178_2.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00178_3.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00178_3.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00178_4.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00178_4.jpg

Vere Belt

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00214_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00214_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00214_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00214_2.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00214_3.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00214_3.jpg

Kirdi Necklace Or Belt

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00216_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00216_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00216_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00216_2.jpg

Interesante!!

http://fineartamerica.com/images-simple-print/images-medium/henna-ii-irene-abdou.jpg

http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Sherif-Shagaya-Maryam-Tukur-Wedding-Henna-Party-BELLA-NAIJA-Feb-2011-004-600x400.jpg

http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Sherif-Shagaya-Maryam-Tukur-Wedding-Henna-Party-BELLA-NAIJA-Feb-2011-008-400x600.jpg

http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Sherif-Shagaya-Maryam-Tukur-Wedding-Henna-Party-BELLA-NAIJA-Feb-2011-012-600x400.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/5747485189_5e155e9f0e.jpg

http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/www.xsightn.com-16-600x400.jpg

http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/www.xsightn.com-17-600x399.jpg

http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/www.xsightn.com-32-600x399.jpg

http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/www.xsightn.com-83-399x600.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vl0-T7F8R1I/SwyOGVWCflI/AAAAAAAAAII/UtcKtEO5BWM/s1600/h31_17283821.jpg

Architecture

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/5757292181_4838cf9ccc_b.jpg

Duara turbans

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2118/5748495434_c4887e8477_z.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/5748444682_976c983fc5_z.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2392/5747922121_dbb768e572_z.jpg

Kano Dying Pits

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3486/5747225879_5cc2b2ce6b_z.jpg

Tribal Markings/ Tattoos

http://www.naijapals.com/modules/naijapals/index.php/?action=dlattach&topic=19927.0&attach=10249&image

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uu4Msde7HRY/TfuOoUOYKDI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/hEAuaVSS3xE/s1600/250771_223899350954671_100000038224095_1017218_5146072_n.jpg

http://www.danheller.com/images/Africa/Togo/fulani-girl-big.jpg

http://capitalculture.eu/images/stories/kennynew/hausa_and_fulani.jpg

http://alum.mit.edu/pages/sliceofmit/files/2009/05/hausa-girl_510.jpg

http://www.hobotraveler.com/184nigerafrica2005/00107.jpg

http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6481lQyV81qcerqgo1_500.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ks8wClgNaxc/TLCmaRIkyrI/AAAAAAAAAGM/DRrGtHYZzzI/s1600/fulani.jpg

Ife head from Obalara

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CijcaA9yq58/Sbu71TJGajI/AAAAAAAAB00/NVlSUWgwdi8/s400/Ife,+Head+from+Obalara.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2421/5747330506_6cb3a80a54_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5179/5407984044_4c00907d57_b.jpg

A Verre Ceremonial Knife, 14 Inches Long

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00036_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00036_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00036_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00036_2.jpg

Large Tagere Currency

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00038_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00038_1.jpg


Chamba Dance Staff

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00065_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00065_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00065_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00065_2.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00065_3.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00065_3.jpg

Igbo Cuff

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00171_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00171_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00171_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00171_2.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00171_3.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00171_3.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00171_4.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00171_4.jpg

Massive Calabar Copper Helix

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00180_1.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00180_1.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00180_2.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00180_2.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00180_3.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00180_3.jpg

http://www.amyas.net/image_resize.php/00180_4.jpg?height=600&image=/pieces/00180_4.jpg

Edo Coral Beads

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-g2ZGF3VckWk/TXFnphcybgI/AAAAAAAAAGA/BQeJGNLZOR4/s400/AJ-nc-17.jpg%3E%20 http://nigeriansabroadlive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/coral-beads.png
http://www.nairalist.com/im/lCkZe6BRWx_8YKEA58gsEw==.jpg


https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-poPDLMd1bmg/TXFnqMZ6rQI/AAAAAAAAAGE/7mP_f857WPU/s400/AJ-nc-59.jpg%3E%20

http://glass4drops.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/beads3.jpg

http://glass4drops.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/beads4.jpg

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http://www.kodakgallery.com/imaging-site/services/doc/1684:947502506106/jpeg/BG

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http://img.******************/photos/20250979.jpg

Benin Kingdom, Nigeria
Oba's Crown (Erhu Ede), 18th/19th century

http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/citi/images/standard/Exhib/EX_000001/96457_520259.jpg

Oba's Fly Wisk (Ugbudian Ivie), 18th/19th century

http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/citi/images/standard/Exhib/EX_000001/96456_520257.jpg

Benin Coral

http://www.britishmuseum.org/collectionimages/AN00170/AN00170786_001_l.jpg

Portuguese Figures

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1LEWS6YA2n0/SlQbFQNFwUI/AAAAAAAADaI/-gBLJieFbvA/s1600/DSCN2710.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1LEWS6YA2n0/SlQbFfxTKjI/AAAAAAAADaA/hJthBRH9vK8/s1600/DSCN2712.jpg

Carved Altar Tusk & Head of an Oba

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Edo, Court of Benin
Nigeria
Oba's Altar Tusk, 1850/1888

http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/citi/images/standard/WebLarge/WebImg_000058/4500_534675.jpg

Benin Kingdom, Nigeria
Oba Eresoyen's Stool, 18th century

http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/citi/images/standard/Exhib/EX_000001/93762_520233.jpg

Bracelets: Crocodile Heads, 17th–19th century
Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin
Brass, gilt

http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/images/h2/h2_1991.17.80,81.jpg

Benin Ivory Cuffs

http://www.africanfineartbrokers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/cuffs3.jpg

Carved Palace Door by Olowe of Ise

http://www.africanfineartbrokers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/doorMED.jpg

Nigeria - Benin Ivory Salt Cellar

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/3747080325_2757e9a06a_o.jpg

Nigeria - Angas Dance Society Mask

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2650/3744951938_21c0636ef9_o.jpg

Nigeria - Edo Brass Head for use in the Worship of Osun

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2512/3742864063_0446049224_o.jpg

Nigeria - Yoruba Mask for Gelede Masquerade

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2598/3747973602_c138092f57_o.jpg

http://cdnimg.visualizeus.com/thumbs/bb/af/african,art,beads,crafts-bbafac35ae3fd5c7b04484e48f4d79e7_h.jpg

http://www.hamillgallery.com/YORUBA/YorubaCrowns3/YorubaCrown33d.jpg

http://www.africaandbeyond.com/media/new-products/YorubaCrown.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3744908924_e22df949a7_o.jpg

http://www.mandingimportsofafrica.com/store/image.php?type=P&id=16197

http://images.easyart.com/i/prints/rw/lg/2/5/African-Art-Beaded-Crown-25008.jpg

http://www.geocities.ws/adventurenigeria/AYorubaBeadedCrown.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2645/3738634129_ebb99ebf96.jpg


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http://exploringafrica.matrix.msu.edu/images/rulerofakure.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1LEWS6YA2n0/SlQbFOVtqII/AAAAAAAADZ4/qncYddED32g/s1600/DSCN2715.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/3152537926_33829ca87f_o.jpg

http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/getimage-idx?viewid=1997_1.345.JPG;cc=musart;entryid=1997-SL-1.345;quality=m600;view=image

http://www.barakatgallery.com/Auction/ItemImgs/dc_0792.jpg

http://www.africatoyou.com/photos/CPB2109.jpg

http://www.africatoyou.com/photos/CP2109.jpg

http://www.africatoyou.com/photos/CPA2109.jpg

http://carlos.emory.edu/files/08_africa08L_0.jpg

http://www.nigerianunion.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/lauretamaidencloseup.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NCJTWgiRSek/Rvz49I5DWsI/AAAAAAAAADo/bPvp7_JLS1o/s320/nigerian-big.jpg

http://news.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/spl/hi/pop_ups/06/africa_afro_hair_and_beauty/img/3.jpg

http://www.namywedding.com/system/assets/pictures/145/content_urho.JPG?1287493791

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