Many delegates wanted to defer independence or avoid it outright. Still, Congress did nominate a drafting committeeâthe Committee of Fiveâto compose a declaration of independence. Thomas Jefferson, known for his eloquent writing style and reserved manner, became the principal author.
Sculpture is Africa's greatest art. Wood is used far more than any other material. This means that much African art did not last, because wood is more easily destroyed than stone or metal. Because of this, there are some gaps in our knowledge of African art history.
Memorial Head of an Oba - Benin, 16th century - Tradition of new kings is to commemorate father with bronze portrait placed at altar to represent past influence of kings in ongoing descendents - Emphasized kingship rather than individualized features - Head is most important part of body as locus of knowledge success etc - Eyes of king stare straight forward and can see into other world Hip Mask Representing an Iyoba (Queen Mother), Benin, middle period, 1550, ivory, iron, and copper, 23.4 cm tall