Traditional
Nok Art
Nok art refers to huge human, animal, and other figures made out of terracotta pottery, made by the Nok culture and found throughout Nigeria.
Igbo Ukwu
Archaeological sites in the town of Igbo-Ukwu excavated in 1959 and 1964 revealed more than 700 high quality artifacts of copper, bronze and iron.
Ife Art
Ife is famous for the magnificent metal sculptures its artists produced which include masterfully crafted serene-looking human heads.
Woodcarving
Wood carving is an integral form of expressing culture and traditions in Nigeria and dates back to the 12th century.
Pottery
Pottery is an ancient craft in Nigeria, which is still practiced in most parts of the country.
Cloth Weaving
In Nigeria, cloth weaving is practised in most urban areas and cities. Raffia and cotton are most-widely used in cloth-weaving.
Contemporary
1930s
Aina Onabolu's ingenious artwork "Awaiting verdict" (1932)
1960s
Yusuf Grillo's Yoruba Bride and Mendicants (1963)
1980s
Gani Odutokun's King and Queen (1986) and Untitled (1988)
2000 onwards
Marcia Kure's Shifters and Monarchs (2018)