Yoruba: An Art of Life Book - Africa Direct

Experience the beauty and traditions of the Yoruba of Nigeria and the Benin Republic with this unique 64-page catalogue. Filled with stunning full-color photographs, this catalogue delves into the artistic mediums of wood sculptures and masks, costumes, divination equipment, beadwork, and colored textiles. Discover the cultural significance of these pieces through the rich Bennett-Luther Collection of Yoruba Art, previously exhibited at the prestigious South Dakota Art Museum. This catalogue features the vibrant aesthetics of the Nigerian cults of Ere Ibeji, Epa, Gelede and Egungun as they incorporate these stunning works into their rituals and religious practices.