Ancient Historical Sculptures and Art Flashcards

 Below are some ancient historical sculptures and art flashcards. Using these flashcards, you will stand to learn about some of the commonly known artifacts in western African and when they made. How about you take them up and see what sculptures you have not crossed eyes within your art studies of the African continent. Best of luck!

17 cards   |   Total Attempts: 188
  

Cards In This Set

Front Back
Question 1
Name?
Commemorative Head of an Oba
Commemorative Head of an Oba
BrassBeninNigeria1700's CECeremonial, Sign of Spiritual Power
Question 3
Name?
Cylindrical Head with Crown
Cylindrical Head with Crown
TerracottaIfeNigeria 1100-1400CE
Question 5
Name?
Dinya Head
Dinya Head
TerracottaNokNigeria 5,000BCE - 200CEStylistic Instead of Accurate
Question 7
Name?
Elephant Petroglyph
Elephant Petroglpyh
PetroglyphLarge Wild Fauna StyleLibya 12,000 to 8,000 BCEObservation, Attempt to show size
Question 9
Name?
Equestrian Figure
Equestrian Figure
TerracottaJenneInland Niger Delta- Mali - 1300-1400 CE
Question 11
Name?
Equestrian Figure
Equestrian Figure2
BrassBeninNigeria 1700CEPortraing KIngs, War, events of the past
Question 13
Name?
Figure of a King
Figure of a King
BrassIfeNigera 1200-1400CE
Question 15
Name?
Lajuwa