National Museum of Natural History: African Voices
Africas history and peoples have profoundly influenced global culture and thoughtand continue to do so today. Americas own past and present are strongly linked to Africa. In this web site explore objects that attest to Africas striking diversity and long history. Listen as Africans talk about their lives and cultures. Discover your connections to Africa.
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About African Voices
About the Site
History
5 Million Years Ago - Humans Arise in Africa
3100 B.C.E. to 350 - Nile Civilizations Flourish
200 B.C.E. to 1400 - Mali Recovers an Ancient History
1086 to 1147 - African Muslims Rule Spain
1500 to 1860s - Money Drives the Slave Trade
1800s to Early 1900s - Trade Transforms Africa
1896 - Ethiopia Prevails over Italy
Late 1800s to 1990 - Colonialism Yields to Independence
1994 - South Africans End Apartheid
Today - Children’s Health Comes First
Themes
Introduction
Wealth in Africa
Discovering Mudcloth
Market Crossroads
Working in Africa
Living in Africa
Kongo Crossroads
Global Africa
Focus Gallery: Manifestations of the Spirit
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Gallery
Ogum and Oxossi
The Royal Xango
Iemanja
Caboclos
Exu
Oxum
Omolu and Oxala
Phyliss Galembo
Mae Stella
Focus Gallery: Lamidi Olonade Fakeye
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Meet the Artist
Introduction
A Life in a Name
A Family of Woodcarvers
Carving a Place in History
Shrine Bowl
Kneeling Figure
Doors and Posts
Measure of a Master
Woman and Drummer - Priest of
Sango
Hunter - Diviner
Woman Horse and Rider
Medical Practitioners
Plaques
Plaques as Fine Art
Diviner with Drummer and Devotee
Ogun Priest with Devotees
Plaques as History
The Nativity
Justice
Figures
Standing upon tradition
The Flute Player
Kneeling Woman
Olumeye
with Rooster Bowl
Babalawo,
the Diviner
The Palm Wine Seller
Babalawo,
the Diviner
Stages of Carving
Five stages of Yoruba woodcarving
Learning Center
Introduction
Bibliography
Web Links