African terracotta pottery has been a part of the continent's artistic heritage for centuries. Today, it is making a comeback as a key player in modern African art. The unique textures, forms, and ...

The Central Nigerian Nok Culture has been well known for its elaborate terracotta sculptures and evidence of iron metallurgy since its discovery by British archaeologist Bernard Fagg in the 1940s.

Textile artists use natural dyes from plants to create vibrant hues that stand out against the earthy tones of earthenware. ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Lorenzo Dow Turner Papers / Series 5: ...

Body Vessel Clay at the Ford Foundation Gallery spans three generations of artists who embody continuity, molding the past and present. William Alfred Ismay, "Photograph of Ladi Kwali at a pottery ...