Description

The "In their native forests" exhibition at the Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac brings together an outstanding collection of 322 masks and statues from Atlantic Equatorial Africa. Intended as an introduction to the art of that region, this audio guide will take you from Gabon to Equatorial Guinea by way of Congo-Brazzaville and Cameroon. Over the course of 21 commentaries, you will learn about the major ethnic groups in the region, the Fang, the Kota and the Punu. Their respective masks and statues will help you understand the styles of each of these groups, as you discover the ritual aspect of their creation.