African masks: powerful art objectsNEW YORK – Tribal masks have been a living tradition in Africa for centuries, having deep social and cultural significance from fertility rituals to honoring the dead. Their striking appearance has captivated Western people since colonial Europeans started making treks to Africa in the 19th century.
Material Culture auction spans realm of world art Oct. 13PHILADELPHIA – Material Culture’s Art360: Fine, Folk, Outsider & Ethnographic Art auction on Sunday, Oct. 13, showcases the company’s commitment to artistic production of all cultures, genres and schools, as well as the company’s success attracting consignments from across the globe. By design, the Art360 sale contains the broadest range of fine art, national and […]