NCAC - Nigeria Council for Arts & Culture, Abuja |
AACHA - Africa Art & Cultural Heritage Association |
Abuja Arts & Crafts Village, next to the Silverbird Mall |
Nigerian Painting |
A surprisingly pleasant, low-hassle place |
Abuja Arts & Crafts Village - recommended |
Abuja Arts & Crafts Village |
Woodcarvings and masks, Abuja |
Benin-style bronze leopards, Abuja |
Bronze and wooden sculpture, Abuja |
The Abuja Arts & Crafts Village is rather large with around 75 huts |
Abuja Arts & Crafts Village |
Next time I'll bring a little more cash... |
Benin-style bronze and brass sculptures are making a comeback in Nigeria |
Akwaaba |
Abuja Arts & Crafts Village |
Nigerian baskets |
Abuja Arts & Crafts Village |
Abuja Arts & Crafts Village |
Modern art made from discarded metal containers |
Modern art, Abuja |
Abuja Arts & Crafts Village |
A rather nice piece |
Stuffed baby crocodile, Abuja |
Beautiful bronze sculpture, Nigeria |
Leopard skin |
Leopard skin, Abuja Arts & Crafts Market |
Abuja Arts & Crafts Market |
Crocodiles and lizards |
Benin-style bronze heads, Abuja Arts & Crafts Market |
Benin-style bronze leopards, Abuja Arts & Crafts Market |
Abuja Arts & Crafts Market |
Abuja Arts & Crafts Market |
Abuja Arts & Crafts Market |
Abuja Arts & Crafts Market |
Abuja Arts & Crafts Market |
Abuja Arts & Crafts Market |
Abuja Arts & Crafts Market |
Abuja Arts & Crafts Market |
Polishing the wares |
Some of the pieces are made by craftsmen on site |