✨ Happy New Year 2026! ✨
Wishing you a year of discovery, passion, and beautiful African art!
Dear African Art Lover,
As we step into 2026, I want to thank you for being part of this community of collectors, explorers, and admirers of traditional African art. May the coming year bring you joyful discoveries, meaningful finds, and deepening appreciation for the stories and spirits behind every mask, figure, and artifact.
Looking back on 2025, we shared insights and narratives that helped many of you navigate the fascinating world of authentic African antiques. Here’s a summary of the most memorable posts on BuyAfricanAntiques.com from the past year:
🧠 1. A Collector’s Guide to Traditional African Art
We explored what makes traditional African art so unique — ritual use, historical context, and cultural meaning. This guide remains a cornerstone for anyone building a serious, meaningful collection. Traditional African Art
🪶 2. Navigating the World of Authentic African Masks
In this essential piece, I shared lessons from 30 years of experience on how to distinguish authentic ritual masks from decorative or commercial pieces — invaluable for every collector. Authentic African Masks
🔱 3. What Are Popular and Expensive African Art Masks and Statues?
This post highlighted some of the highly valued African masks and statues, from Benin bronzes to Dan and Bamana Chi Wara masks, giving context to price, rarity, and cultural importance. Expensive African Art
🪓 4. A Power Vodun Figure from the Dahomean Frontier
A narrative exploration into Vodun art and one extraordinary figure with ceremonial power and historical resonance. Vodun Figure
🌍 5. Top 15 African Art Museums in the World
We shared a list of must-visit museums globally that hold spectacular traditional African collections — inspiring you both with museum highlights and objects that shaped how we see African art. Top 15 African Art Museums
🌟 AND ongoing practical advice:
Colon Figure and Mask – Cultural Expression or Appropriation?
🥂 Cheers to a 2026 rich with heritage, stories & discoveries
Thank you for reading, collecting, and connecting with the deep traditions behind these incredible works of art. I look forward to bringing you even more insights, rare finds, and stories in 2026 — may it be your best year yet in African art collecting.
Warm regards,
David Norden
BuyAfricanAntiques.com/shop
P.S. On the “Happy 2026” postcard:
Igbo Maiden Spirit Mask (Agbogho Mmuo)
Bankoni seated figure, Region of Segou, Mali, ex-Breughelmans H=32cm
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!