"Frank Herreman's essays have been graciously translated from the Dutch by Constantine Petridis"--Page 128. Through 41 masterworks, Mumuye Sculpture from Nigeria reveals some of the most accomplished ...

In previous studies, Jan Strybol pointed out that sculpture in Northern Nigeria - contrary to what is generally assumed - flourished. Wood sculptures could be found just about everywhere, with the ...

In Nigeria, most of the spirits of the dead ancestors are represented by masquerades wearing masks, headdress and ancestral figures. The ancestors are believed to continue to exercise control over the ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. “Here will be a group of Mumuye sculptures that burst on the scene in ...

The Mumuye Cultural and Development Association (MCDA) has urged the Taraba State Government to establish a museum to preserve their indigenous artefacts. The association emphasized that the museum ...