The National Museum of African Art is home to the largest publicly held African art collection in the country, featuring around 12,000 items in total. The museum strives to educate the public about African art in an effort to promote conversations that cross cultural boundaries. The artifact collection of the Smithsonian Museum spans from ancient times to the contemporary era, offering a comprehensive view of Africa’s history of artistic expression and presenting insights into the creativity of African art. Highlights of the collection include African mosaics and a remarkable sculpture of Toussaint Louverture.

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