African art is the creation of people in southern Sahara. Art is an integral part of the daily lives of Africans. It is used for personal therapy and to talk with the ancestors and gods . 

The history of African art is very rich, with a huge collection of art forms. The ancient forms of art are mostly African masks and figures, which are used in religious ceremonies. The material used for most of these forms of African art was wooden. 

The timber was decorated with clay, shells, ivory, pearls, metal and feathers. There are many renowned african art museums  where you can find these beautiful masks, sculptures or various artists .

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West and Central Africa the richest regions of indigenous art are considered. They are known for different styles of art forms of African culture. Western Sudan and Guinea coast is famous for its abstract sculptures timber value.

Nigeria is well known for terracotta figurines found in the era of the Nok culture of the 5th century BC.

These figurines are mainly human figures made in terracotta. The history of African art is a contribution by different tribes, who presented the various art forms and styles.

These tribes are still known today for his contribution. Small prairie tribes cameroon carvings are popular for their bold and expressive wood including large house posts, masks and objects used in rituals. All African cultures use textiles and decorative tools.

The history of African art has had a great influence on Western artists. They recognized the intrinsic and aesthetic value of African sculpture. The enduring qualities of African art came to light in the 20th century and has since been a source of inspiration for many Western artists