Taking the mystery out of buying African art: consumer news. (includes resources)(25th Anniversary of B.E. 100s)(Cover Story)(Buyers Guide)

From: Black Enterprise | Date: June 1, 1997| Author: | Copyright information

People collect African art for different reasons but most authentic African art was created for rituals and therefore is valuable. Tips are given on starting a collection, identifying reproductions, and finding origins. Things to do include, looking at a lot of art, building slowly, and visiting Africa.

Commanding record auction prices, art from the Motherland has grown in popularity and profitability. But how can you tell the authentic from the faux?

ART CONNOISSEURS HAD AN EXTRAORDINARY opportunity last June when the largest collection of African artifacts ever put on sale was ...

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