In the year 2000, the J. B Coleman Library was gifted a collection of 17th,18th, and 19th-century African artifacts from about 17 donors. The artifacts represent different tribes from 12 different countries (Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Nigeria, Guinea, Senegal, Burkina, Angola, Zambia, etc). The collection's focus is on masks and figures from West and Central Africa, mostly carved in wood. You can find more by visiting the Exhibit Collections.
PENDE Culture of Arts from Democratic Republic Of The Congo - ( Cup / Bowl / Pot)
BAMBA Culture of Arts from western belt of the Niger River and northern parts of Mali - ("Hermaphroditc" Equestrian Figure)
LUNDA Culture of Arts from Democratic Republic of the Congo - ( Fetish Shrine)
BIOMBO Culture of Arts from the Democratic Republic of the Congo - ( Alter Mask)
Dogon Culture of Arts from the central plateau region of Mali, in West Africa, South of the Niger bend, near the city of Bandiagara, and in Burkina Faso - (Kneeling Maternity Figure)
BAMANA Culture Of Arts in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Senegal - (Seated Maternity Figure)
IGBO Culture Of Arts in southeastern Nigeria Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States- (Standing female figure)
SONGHAY Culture of Arts from eastern Mali, western Niger, and northern Benin - (Dance Musk)
BAMANA Culture Of Arts in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Senegal - (Horse Stool)
BAMANA Culture Of Arts in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Senegal - (Horse Stool) 2
IGBO Culture Of Arts in southeastern Nigeria. Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States - (Headdress)
KONGO Culture Of Arts in Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (Kinshasa), and Angola- (Oath Taker Fetish Power Figure)