Royal Elephant Mask (Mukenga or Mukyeem)

Mask for Epa Masquerade

Power Figure (nkishi)

African Art 

The Museum’s growing collection of nearly 2,000 objects is derived from the major culture groups of sub-Saharan Africa and dates from the 12th century to the present. The collection features fine examples of figure sculpture, masks, ritual objects, furniture and household and utilitarian objects, textiles, ceramics and metal arts, with an Egyptian false door, Yoruba mask, Benin bronze hip pendant, divination portrait of a king from Dahomey.

 

 


 

MUSEUM HOURS:

Tuesday—Saturday
10am—5pm

Sunday
12pm—5pm

CLOSED MONDAYS &
Major Holidays


ADDRESS:

2000 Eighth Avenue North
Birmingham, Alabama 35203

T: 205.254.2565

F: 205.254.2714