Time run: Art of Africa

Artworks

• Seated Figure, 13th century (Djenné peoples, Jenne-jeno, Maili, Inland Niger Delta region), terracotta. (2026) — This artwork was created by fire clay. It shows one person sitting with one knee raised. It has a curved body and large eyes. This gives the image a thoughtful and emotional expression This gives a strong connection to earth and to the people who created it. This figure shows mourning, illness, prayer or just in a thought of worry.
• Ìgbèsànmwà (ivory- and wood- carving guild) artists 16th century (2026) — This artwork was created by ivory and wood. This is a pendant mask that represented potrait, status, and symbolism. This artwork connects the human face with power and cultural identity.This figure is something that connects more with the face which shows how this was also a piece of art even though it may not be something 3D.
• FiMasked performance as a part of a Yaka nkhanda initiation ceremony. Photographed by Eliot Elisofon, 1951 (2026) — This artwork was created by Mixed Materials. This is actually a performer participating in a yaka initaian ceremony. The costume, mask, movement work together to create a power visual presence. Art doesn't have to be a structure or painting but can also be an action and the way we wear the action that counts as art.
• Songye artist and nganga (ritual specialist) 19th–first half of 20th century (2026) — This artwork was created by wood. This is connected to spiritual and community power. The strong wood body and added materials gives it a strong physical presence. Not only that but this shows how cultural as well as beliefs and power.
• Wangechi Mutu, Cactus Green Nips, 2009 (2026) — This painting was created by using mixed media collage. This artwork shows beauty and distortion. I chose it ass the final artwork because it brings symbolism, and cultural identity.