I was going through some pictures of ancient nigerian art, and i must say, much of it was pretty impressive , surreal and whimsical.

Most, if not all, of the artists who created these sculptures are unknown and lost in the annals of history, yet their legacy remains till this day. They did a lot to help the image of the black african man and their value cant be overrated.

Like the memorials to the unknown soldiers, i think they deserve some recognition.

Looking at the nok sculptures, for examples, is always a rewarding experience. Likewise many other ones across nigeria.

Some of these Artworks are also not necessarily associated with rituals, but seem to have been done for purely aesthetic reasons- a wonder for that time, centuries ago.