The human figure has always been the primary subject matter for most African art, which may symbolize the living or the dead, may reference chiefs, dancers, or various trades such as drummers or hunters, or even may be an anthropomorphic representation of a god or have other votive function. Another common theme is the inter-morphosis of human and animal.  (Wikipedia)

In this photographic journey we explore some of the  older sculptures as seen in the Berlin Museum of World Cultures.

Photography: Amir A. Abdi