But the mask turned out to be a rare piece of African art — a 19th-century Ngil mask used in rituals by the Fang people in Gabon, with only a handful of such pieces in existence. Only about a ...

For more than 20 years photographer Phyllis Galembo has traveled Africa and Haiti documenting the art of the masquerade. What is it about masks? “It’s the creativity,” says Galembo.

The Cleveland Museum of Art’s "Picasso and Paper" exhibition showcases the artist’s genius through a diverse array of works and offers visitors a rare, intimate glimpse into his process, though it ...

Just 13 masks and figures from the Congo and Yoruba tribe will remain on show until June 30th, essential viewing for those interested in the rich history of Black Art. "African sculptors have ...