People regularly ask whether an item is "a good investment." The truth is that buying art "for investment" is a shaky proposition. One main problem is that art is hard to sell. You need to send it to auction...
A GUIDE TO SHONA STONE SCULPTURE In the field of contemporary African arts, Shona stone sculpture is renowned for aesthetic quality, for showcasing individual artists, and for international availability of...
Introduction to Shona Sculpture - the Art of Zimbabwe The Inspiration... When creating an original sculpture, the artist begins by searching for an appropriate rough stone. Typically, this means a...
How to take care of tribal wooden artifacts Not much care is normally required. Keep your pieces away from excessive temperature and humidity fluctuations and direct sunlight. When forced hot air heating is...
This has been an interesting journey I have made into learning about the African Artwork I have listed on EBay. I searched first for sites telling me about the different trees and woods that are available in...
The Art of the Zande People of Africa by Steve Messick People: Zande(Azande)Location: NE Democratic Rep of Congo/Sudan/Central African Republic Population: Est. 750,000 Arts: Though limited in quantity, the...
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...
Introduction to Shona Sculpture - How to Repair Stone The stone can suffer two common injuries: scratches and crush marks. The following is a step by step guide with tips on how to repair these two...
Luba Maternity Figures, African Carvings According to Neyt's superb book, LUBA, "The representation of women is omnipresent in Luba art. It is through woman that the ancestor reveals himself anew in the...
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...