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The ultimate guide for African masks

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-10-25T13:52:59+00:00July 6th, 2020|

Courtesy of Wonderlane/Unsplash What do African masks symbolize? African masks date back to Palaeolithic times and were initially used to represent spirits of ancestors or animals (known as 'Animist' beliefs), folklore heroes and for celebrating harvest seasons. The purposes and functions of African masks evolved over time to encompass and express all sorts of spiritual and cultural beliefs. During celebrations, war preparations or times of trouble (such as diseases and droughts) the African mask was worn by a specially chosen dancer, who held great acclaim and prestige in a village because they believed that the person had direct contact with the [...]

Best websites to buy African arts and crafts

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-07-04T14:00:10+00:00June 16th, 2020|

Courtesy of genuineafrica.com African arts and crafts: African tribal masks There are a variety of masks available from the numerous tribes across Africa. These include Ashanti (or Asante) artists, who are known for their lack of limits on their artistic styles compared to other tribes' art, and the Pende tribes of the Congo, who's most famous mask includes the “sickness mask”, representing the struggle between illness and health, played out through the life of a strong hunter. Genuine masks can be bought online from sites such as http://www.genuineafrica.com/. Prices are from $100 up to $3000. Courtesy of swahilimodern.com [...]

Why you should invest in African art

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-06-20T15:47:34+00:00June 12th, 2020|

So, you may have friends who come back from holidays across the globe showing off the art they bought back, and maybe they even have tried to convince you that it's not only a nice holiday memoir but also a potential investment. Asian art, European art, even Latin American. But what you should be investing in right now – despite it being so often overlooked - is undoubtedly African Art. The steady increase in African Art exhibitions, such as the inclusion of the African Art Fair in the New York Frieze art week in the United States – proves that art connoisseurs and investors are [...]

Exploring African Artists and Art

By Kadealo Editorial Team|2020-05-27T16:00:15+00:00May 15th, 2020|

Nowadays, people can invest in a whole host of weird and wonderful things, although generally, there are some tried and tested things you may wish to begin with. In terms of a smart, and near fool-proof investment, generally, people think of Gold, and Property as two examples. Wine is another example, as is art. By investing in art, not only you get to benefit from enjoying the work itself, but you can also relax, safe in the knowledge that your purchase will actually increase in value, rather than decreasing like virtually all other purchases, besides the odd exceptions here and there. African art, particularly [...]

African Art Galleries You Shouldn’t Miss

By Kadealo Editorial Team|2020-05-27T16:01:11+00:00May 7th, 2020|

Alongside African fashion and interior design is a budding market and interest in African Art. Art, especially contemporary, is a fantastic way to introduce yourself to some of the cultures of African nations, considering Africa has always conjured up stunning patterns, colours, and styles, mixed into gorgeous paintings, statues, and the like. Any trip to the African continent would include some variation of art to be experienced – usually in the form of a hotel or home décor, perhaps bold fashion statements found in local markets or just on the streets of towns and villages. But for a more modern view, here is a [...]

Top 10 African Arts and Crafts Websites

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-05-15T09:13:24+00:00May 3rd, 2020|

Are you looking for some unique African Arts and Crafts websites? Look no further. We have compiled a list of the top websites selling African products online. Courtesy of genuineafrica.com African Art and Craft: African Art at Genuine Africa The first thing that springs to most people's minds when they hear the words “African Art” are probably African tribal face masks. But http://www.genuineafrica.com and African art offers more than just masks, including fertility idols, drums, and sculptures. They are all genuine, and come from all over Africa literally, from Egypt to Kenya and all the way to [...]