AFRICA: One Continent. Many Worlds
Learn about the natural and cultural heritage of Africa at this site from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. The site features an African Atlas; a Natural History section with profiles of animal life, climate, and vegetation; and an object database organized by country with images of masks, jewelry, weapons, clothing and other objects.
Source: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Intended Audience: Students/Teachers Reading Level: Elementary/Middle School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No

The British Museum: Africa
Explore African textiles, sculpture, and graphic arts at this site from the British Museum. You will find detailed descriptions and you can enlarge images for a closer view. Note: Use the Compass database to locate objects by area. You may also want to check out the Compass Tours for thematic tour of objects in the Museum.
Source: British Museum Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle/High School Teacher Section: No Searchable: Yes

National Museum of African Art
Take a tour through this museum's extensive collection of African art and artifacts. You will also find online exhibits and teaching materials.
Source: National Museum of African Art Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes

Facing the Mask
Learn about the role of masks in African culture at this site from the Museum for African Art.
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Minneapolis Institute of Art
This site from the Minneapolis Institute of Art features close to 200 items from native cultures in Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. Each object is accompanied by a description and you can zoom in for a closer look.
Source: Minneapolis Institute of Art Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: Yes

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Africa
Take a look at some 200 plus objects in the LACMA's collection of African art. There are sections on beadwork and metalwork items and you can loom for objects by subject.
Source: Los Angeles County Museum of African Art Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No

Metropolitan Museum of Art
This site from the Metropolitan Museum of Art features images and detailed descriptions of 50 objects from native cultures in Africa, Oceania, and the Americas.
Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art Intended Audience: General Reading Level: High School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No

African Connections
This site from Michigan State University Museum features works from the museum's collection of African art.
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Africa: The Art of a Continent
You can learn about African art by region at this site from the Guggenheim Museum.
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Detroit Institute of Art: African Art
You'll find examples of African sculpture and masks at this site from the Detroit Institute of Art.
Source: Detroit Institute of Art Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No