People: Anyi (Agni) Location: Coastal Region of Southern Cote d'Ivoire Population: Est 100,000 Arts: The Anyi, like most of the so-called "Lagoon" peoples, are known primarily for their strikingly...
Attyie (Attie, Akye or Ankye) Lagoon Figures The statues of the Attye are some of the most ravishing in all of Africa , combining the best features of Baule sculpture with a unique "lagoon" appearance. The...
People: Bassa Location: Central Liberia Population: Disputed Est 400,000 Arts: The art works of the Bassa are linked stylistically and ritually to the Mande-speaking Dan, who now live mainly in Cote...
The Yaure People of Africa People: Yaure (Yaoure)Location: Central Cote d'Ivoire Population: 20,000 Arts: The Yaure, of Akan descent, are known mostly for their striking masks. Though they display...
People: Attye (Attie,Akye,Atye)Location: Coastal Region of Southern Cote d'Ivoire Population: Est 55,000 Arts: The Attye, like most of the so-called "Lagoon" peoples, are known primarily for their...
People: Ebrie Location: Coastal Region of Southern Cote d'Ivoire Population: Est 35,000 Arts: The Ebrie, like most of the so-called "Lagoon" peoples, are known primarily for their strikingly beautiful female...
Location: Central Cote d'Ivoire Population: 20,000 Arts: The Yaure, of Akan descent, are known mostly for their striking masks. Though they display elements of their neighbors, the Baule and Guro, there...