AFRICA: One Continent. Many Worlds
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Learn about the natural and cultural heritage of Africa at this site from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. The site features an African Atlas; a Natural History section with profiles of animal life, climate, and vegetation; and an object database organized by country with images of masks, jewelry, weapons, clothing and other objects.
Source: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Intended Audience: Students/Teachers
Reading Level: Elementary/Middle School
Teacher Section: Yes
Searchable: No
The British Museum: Africa
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Explore African textiles, sculpture, and graphic arts at this site from the British Museum.
You will find detailed descriptions and you can enlarge images for a closer view. Note: Use the Compass database to locate objects by area. You may also want to check out the Compass Tours for thematic tour of objects in the Museum.
Source: British Museum
Intended Audience: General
Reading Level: Middle/High School
Teacher Section: No
Searchable: Yes
National Museum of African Art
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Take a tour through this museum's extensive collection of African art and artifacts. You will also find online exhibits and teaching materials.
Source: National Museum of African Art
Intended Audience: General
Reading Level: Middle School
Teacher Section: Yes
Searchable: Yes
Facing the Mask
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Learn about the role of masks in African culture at this site from the Museum for African Art.
Source: Museum for African Art
Intended Audience: Students/Teachers
Reading Level: Elementary/Middle School
Teacher Section: Yes
Searchable: No
Minneapolis Institute of Art
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This site from the Minneapolis Institute of Art features close to 200 items from native cultures in Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. Each object is accompanied by a description and you can zoom in for a closer look.
Source: Minneapolis Institute of Art
Intended Audience: General
Reading Level: Middle School
Teacher Section: No
Searchable: Yes
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Africa
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Take a look at some 200 plus objects in the LACMA's collection of African art. There are sections on beadwork and metalwork items and you can loom for objects by subject.
Source: Los Angeles County Museum of African Art
Intended Audience: General
Reading Level: Middle School
Teacher Section: No
Searchable: No
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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This site from the Metropolitan Museum of Art features images and detailed descriptions of 50 objects from native cultures in Africa, Oceania, and the Americas.
Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Intended Audience: General
Reading Level: High School
Teacher Section: No
Searchable: No
African Connections
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This site from Michigan State University Museum features works from the museum's collection of African art.
Source: Michigan State University Museum
Intended Audience: General
Reading Level: Middle School
Teacher Section: No
Searchable: No
Africa: The Art of a Continent
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You can learn about African art by region at this site from the Guggenheim Museum.
Source: Guggenheim Museum
Intended Audience: General
Reading Level: Middle School
Teacher Section: No
Searchable: No
Detroit Institute of Art: African Art
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You'll find examples of African sculpture and masks at this site from the Detroit Institute of Art.
Source: Detroit Institute of Art
Intended Audience: General
Reading Level: Middle School
Teacher Section: No
Searchable: No