This major exhibition presents exquisite examples of brass, copper, stone and terracotta sculpture from West Africa.

What the papers are saying

'Exceptional' ☆☆☆☆☆ Guardian
'Unmissable' Daily Telegraph
'Extraordinary' ☆☆☆☆ The Times

Watch the video

Date for the diary

Crossing continents:
a celebration of the African Diaspora
Saturday 22 May, 12.00–16.30
The day includes film, storytelling and performances with a strong emphasis on Cuba, Haiti and Brazil.
More information

Related exhibition

South African coin

Impressions of Africa
Find out about African history and identity through money, medals and stamps.
Read more

Image right: Copper head. Found at Wunmonije Compound, Ife, Nigeria.
Late 14th-early 16th century. © Karin L. Wills/Museum for African
Art/National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Nigeria.

 

 


Co-organised by

Fundación Marcelino Botín Museum for African art

In collaboration with the National Commission
for Museums and Monuments, Nigeria.

Sponsored by

Santander

Additional support provided by

The A.G. Leventis Foundation

 

 

 

 

Web Analytics