
Through the visual aesthetics of this pottery, one immediately finds a
wonderful diversity in both form and design. By examining the distinctions, one can gain greater insights into the cultures from which they were
produced, while also seeing how specific artistic methods and techniques result in unique cultural expressions.
While African pottery is typically produced bywomen, African textiles are produced by both men and women with a designateddivision of labor according to specific processes. Design elements inAfrican textiles are not random; they all have meanings that are known tomembers of the cultures who create and ...