art and design africa part 2. africa: art and design human image
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Vessel by Magdalene Odundofrom Farnham, UK2000
Figure (nkisi)Kongo people, DR CongoLate 19th century
Crucifixion painting (detail)from Adwa, EthiopiaAbout 1855
Mummy portraitfrom Hawara, Fayum, EgyptAD 100-120
Rock paintingSan people, southern AfricaDate uncertain
Tomb-chapel painting from Thebes, EgyptAbout 1350 BC
Carving of a king (ndop)Kuba people, DR CongoLate 18th century
Statue of Ankhrekhufrom Egypt1850-1830 BC
Masquerade outfit Chewa people, MalawiLate 20th century
Masquerade sculptureby Sokari Douglas Camp from London, UK1995
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