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Sculpture of the Sub-Saharan Civilizations

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Sculpture of the Nok

Two of the best examples of ancient terra cotta sculptures are from the Nok culture in Nigeria and from an ancient culture living near Lydenburg, South Africa.

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Sculpture of the Igbo-Ukwu

The Nigerian town of Igbo-Ukwu is notable for archaeological sites where highly sophisticated bronze artifacts were discovered.

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Ile-Ife and Benin Sculpture

The Yoruba and Benin cultures produced sculptures most notably in bronze and ivory in modern Nigeria from the thirteenth through the nineteenth centuries.

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Sculpture of the Kingdom of Kongo

The Kingdom of Kongo was a highly developed state in the thirteenth century, best known for its nkisi or power objects.

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