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Africa: The Art of a Continent was an exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum from June to September of 1996. Its purpose was to celebrate "the extraordinary contribution of the African continent to the world's visual culture."

This site describes the exhibition which included works ranging from the tools and rock art of early humankind to objects such as wood carvings and bronze plaques produced well into the twentieth century. The works of art are presented in a geographical and historical context. In fact, this site is rich in African history. Descriptions of the cultural uses and symbolic meanings of artworks are included. There’s plenty to see at Africa: The Art of a Continent.