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Art & Literature Fling - Africa: Arts & Crafts

Books on African Art

Super Simple African Art by Alex Kuskowski
Call Number: 745.5 KUS
ISBN: 1617832103
Publication Date: 2012-01-01
Presents simple African art craft projects, including how-to photos and easy instructions, and featuring a warrior's shield, a collar necklace, and a tribal mask.

Links to Facts

African Textiles (cloth)
Facts and photos of many types of African cloth
History of Ashanti Kente Cloth
History, uses, and symbolism of the Ashante Kente Cloth
Ghana Crafts for Kids
Information on crafts made in Ghana
History of African Pottery
Photos and facts on African pottery
History of African Art
Facts on th history of sculpture and masks

Links to African Arts & Crafts Games

Paint and Make African Grassland
Click and paint the African Grasslands

Links to African Arts & Crafts

Make a Mural of Africa
Create an African mural using coloring sheets - Fun facts included
Make an African Rainstick
Directions on how to make an African Rainstick
Batik Project
Use cloth, wax, and dye to create your pattern (with adult supervision only)
Make a Rag Football
Use cut up rags to make your own (soccer) football

14 African Arts and Crafts Videos