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PBS

Pbs: How Art Made the World: Art of the San People

For Students 9th - 10th
The PBS series "How Art Made the World" takes a look at art created by the San people of South Africa. Includes a gallery of images with helpful descriptions that explain the unique qualities of their art and a video that explores the...
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Other

African Crafts Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Venue for showcasing works of contemporary African craftspeople.
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Other

Dayton Art Institute an African Slit Gong

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Art and music are very much related. In fact, the African culture often times designed fun looking instruments like the gong on this website. Includes directions on how to make your own gong.
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University of Oxford (UK)

Pitt Rivers Museum: Masks and Carvings: West Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
A perfect resource to better understand the African art form of mask-making. Reading sections include religious beliefs, design and decoration, and manufacturing.
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Handout
University of Oxford (UK)

Pitt Rivers Museum: African Metalworking

For Students 9th - 10th
A useful article outlining several key techniques used in African metalworking. Reading topics include smelting, forging, lost wax, direct cast, and more.
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Curated OER

African Crafts Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Venue for showcasing works of contemporary African craftspeople.