University of Iowa
Streaming Videos of Burkina Faso and Ghana
Dozens of streaming videos to view based on African art and culture. View examples of how masks are used in festivals and ceremonies, how pottery is formed and fired, art that is created for everyday living, weaving on a loom, funeral...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Sargent Johnson
The Smithsonian American Art Museum has an image of a sculpture titled "Mask" by Sargent Johnson. Famous for his sculptures based on African examples, Johnson explains his intent in sculpting these in a brief paragraph accompanying the...
University of Oxford (UK)
Pitt Rivers Museum: Masks and Carvings: West Africa
A perfect resource to better understand the African art form of mask-making. Reading sections include religious beliefs, design and decoration, and manufacturing.
Other
University of Pennsylvania: Traditional African Art
A wonderful collection of images that includes masks, carvings, instruments, sabers, jewelry, furniture, terracotta and much more. Some have a brief description of their importance or meaning.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Burkina Faso: Culture
Although brief, this article is packed with information about the culture of Burkina Faso. Read about the ethnic groups, their art, and religion. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.