The mask was sold for €4.2 million ... He has no knowledge of African art.” They added that he sought the expert assessments at the initiative of the auctioneer, not because he had reason ...

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.

from masks to textiles to sculptures. Several compliment the knowledgeable guides, who are able to shed some light on the history of the various art. You'll find the Savannah African Art Museum ...

African masks in performance The spectacular ... Faso for thirtyseven years He recently published The Land of Flying Masks Art and Culture of Burkina Faso Munich Prestel 2007 ...

The first presentation of its kind, “New African Masquerades” offers a rare look into contemporary West African masquerade.

listed for sale an ancient African mask, which had been inherited from Mr. Fournier’s grandfather. The grandfather, René-Victor Edward Maurice Fournier, had served as a colonial governor in ...

The elderly French couple sold an "extremely rare" African mask for €150 ... who is not an expert in African art, did not deceive them on the price, and that the couple was not owed any money.

A second-hand dealer in France has appeared in court accused of deceiving a couple by paying €150 (£130) for an African mask which he resold for €4.2m. The pensioner couple found the mask ...