There is a voluminous literature to be read on the Net about African arts. We have selected this link for an understanding of various African tribes (click on the “Learn more about” link at the bottom of every page for each tribe, if given); and a suggestion of readings on the website of Stanford University.

Most of these statues have been mounted on a wooden or iron base. However, in a few cases their lower part is wide enough to have the object stand by itself. Dimensions do not include this display base.