A look around the African section makes it obvious that the "Black Continent" is not homogenous,
but is composed of different culture areas. Ethiopia, with its old Christian tradition, the
Cameroon Grassfields with their divine kingdoms, and many other areas are presented. The
reconstruction of a market scene in the Nigerian Sahil shows modern daily life with both its
traditional and Western influences. In addition, there are collections made many years ago that
illustrate the arts and crafts of traditional kingdoms, as does the antique metalwork from Benin
in southern Nigeria.
Even today, traditional structures often underlie the daily life and politics of African states. An understanding of such structures leads to a better comprehension of present-day events in Africa.
Curator: Dr. Hermann Forkl
Even today, traditional structures often underlie the daily life and politics of African states. An understanding of such structures leads to a better comprehension of present-day events in Africa.
Curator: Dr. Hermann Forkl
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