by Rootz Gallery | Feb 20, 2024 | African Art
Benin The Kingdom of Benin existed since the 11th century until it was annexed by the British in the 19th century. Benin City was the capital city. Benin was home to the Edo, a people known for their advanced artistic and architectural skills. During a period of...
by Rootz Gallery | Jan 23, 2024 | African Art
The Dogon people, residing on the sandy plateau of Bandiagara in central Mali (east of the Niger River), construct their villages against the Bandiagara cliff. Prior to the Dogon’s settlement, the Tellem inhabited the area, living there until the 15th century....
by Rootz Gallery | Oct 18, 2023 | African Art
What is the purpose of the Baga Nimba mask? This ritual mask represents the embodiment of the ideal fertile woman. Thus, it is not seen as a fertility “spirit,” but as an idea of the woman and the ideal image of her role in the Baga community: a mother...
