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.
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.
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.
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.
Intended Audience: Students/Teachers
Reading Level: Elementary/Middle School
Teacher Section: Yes
Searchable: No
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.
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.
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.
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.
Intended Audience: General
Reading Level: Middle School
Teacher Section: No
Searchable: No
Africa: The Art of a Continent
You can learn about African art by region at this site from the Guggenheim Museum.
Intended Audience: General
Reading Level: Middle School
Teacher Section: No
Searchable: No
Detroit Institute of Art: African Art
You'll find examples of African sculpture and masks at this site from the Detroit Institute of Art.
Intended Audience: General
Reading Level: Middle School
Teacher Section: No
Searchable: No
