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The traditional art of Africa consists basically of masks and figures of magico-religious significance, decorative objects used for personal decoration, and symbol of rank or importance.

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Have a little read: ... The traditional art of Africa consists basically of masks and figures of magico-religious significance, decorative objects used for personal decoration, and symbol of rank or importance. Most of these objects are in some way associated to ceremonial and other structured activities (such as singing, dancing, drumming, and storytelling), without which the visual arts could not work in traditional African culture. The forms and functions of traditional African art are very mixed. Sculpture is usually considered Africa's greatest triumph in art, although sculpture is found in many parts of Africa, this means of expression occurs with the highest amount in western and central Africa. Most of the sculptures are made of wood, but objects are also made of metal, stone, terra-cotta, mud, beadwork, ivory, and other materials. In southern and eastern Africa there are ancient rock paintings dedicated to the SAN (Bushman) people. The only other main rock art tradition in Africa is

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