They carved masks for ceremonies ... head south over France and into Africa. We are in that little corner where Nigeria will be one day. You’ve made it! Welcome to the Benin civilisation.

A second-hand dealer in France has appeared in court accused of deceiving a couple by paying €150 (£130) for an African mask which he ... to return to Senegal and Benin prized artefacts that ...

The origins of masking are lost in the fog of ancient history ... Galembo has traveled Africa and Haiti documenting the art of the masquerade. What is it about masks? “It’s the creativity ...