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Figure of the culture hero Chibinda Ilunga, Workshop of the Chokwe region, Angola, around 1850 Wood, Museum Rietberg, 2007.1, Gift acquired through Novartis 5 2007.1

How to Train Your Eye in African Art: 3 Practical Tips for Collectors

Chibinda Ilunga figure, Chokwe, Angola — Museum RietbergThis article is based on a recent newsletter I sent to collectors.    Over the years, I’ve noticed that most collectors are not lacking interest — they are lacking orientation. Where do you look? What do you trust? And how do you train your eye? In this guide, I share three practical directions… Read More »How to Train Your Eye in African Art: 3 Practical Tips for Collectors

David Norden in African Art shop

Authentic African Art: Masks, Figures and Ritual Objects for Collectors

Traditional African art is one of the most powerful artistic traditions in the world. Across hundreds of cultures and thousands of communities, artists created masks, sculptures, and ritual objects that served social, spiritual, and political purposes. Unlike modern decorative art, authentic African art was created to function inside living traditions. Masks danced in ceremonies, figures protected villages, and ritual objects… Read More »Authentic African Art: Masks, Figures and Ritual Objects for Collectors

Mini david norden african art

Traditional African art collectors

Traditional African art collectors form a dedicated and knowledgeable community passionate about preserving the cultural heritage, artistry, and spiritual depth of Africa’s traditional societies. Their collections focus on authentic, ritual objects—masks, figures, and ceremonial artifacts—created for real use within African communities, not modern reproductions or decorative imitations. Who Are Traditional African Art Collectors? Traditional African art collectors are often seasoned… Read More »Traditional African art collectors