Inspire stuff

West African Voodoo or “Vodun” (meaning spirit) is practiced by the Fon people of Benin, and southern and central Togo, … More

Romuald Hazoumè’s masks are deeply rooted in the cultural, social, and political context of Benin. His masks, which use salvaged … More

Africa | Fali doll from northern Cameroon | Wood, glass beads, leather strips, cowrie shells, coloured discs, leather amulets with … More

Africa | Elephant mask from the Bali region of the Grassfields, Cameroon | Wood, textile and glass beads | ca. … More

Bamileke Beaded Elephant Mask, Cameroon.

Bamileke Beaded Elephant Mask, Cameroon.

The impressive Sabates African Collection, no further information.

Moshambwooy Mask, 19th–20th century, Kuba culture (Democratic Republic of Congo), Raffia cloth, glass beads, cowries, fur, wood, hide, 17 in. … More

Stunning Photos of Africa’s Oldest Trees, Framed by Starlight. “Diamond Nights” captures the surreal beauty of ancient trees after nightfall. … More

Mwana Pwo mask, the Chokwe People of Angola / D.R. Congo.

by Mark Newman

Africa | Dowayo/Namji doll from Cameroon | Wood body, wrapped in cloth and leather then covered in beads, cowrie shells, … More