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Carved human or animal forms, heads, or faces in high or low relief animate instruments. For instance, the shell of a drum may display carved human forms, while a sculptural figure adorns the handle of a bell or the top of a harp lute. Many forms have symbolic or spiritual significance; others are inspired entirely by their maker’s imagination. Ornate instruments that play a role in royal, religious, or ceremonial functions are commonly made by experienced, revered craftspeople. Special thank you to the Fowler Museum at UCLA for making this exhibition possible. See "The Art of the African Instrument" on display, post-security, in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 and online at: https://bit.ly/African-Instruments 📸: Bell East Nigeria Ibibio peoples wood Fowler Museum at UCLA; Gift of Helen and Dr. Robert Kuhn X86.1863 L2024.0201.010
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