Art of Ancient Africa

Question 1 • TX-Art I A

What was found at Igbo Ukwu?

Answer

evidence for copper alloy or bronze casting in Sub Saharan Africa.

thousands of figures which were polished, covered with a red clay slip, and fired at low temperatures.

Examples of textiles which employed a special technique that resembles velour to the touch.

crosses, crucifixes, and other Christian emblems had been created as early as the late fifteenth century.

Explanation

Igbo Ukwu is an archaeological site in present-day Nigeria known for sophisticated metalwork, including evidence of copper-alloy and bronze casting. The thousands of low-fired figures describe terracotta sculpture, while the textile and Christian objects refer to other African artistic traditions. Therefore, the correct choice is evidence for copper alloy or bronze casting in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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