Art

In Liberia, traditional arts and crafts are primarily connected to secret societies like poro and sande, where masks and free sculptures represent the ancestors and the spirit realm. The majority of them are fashioned from a single piece of wood, but others include Christian and Islamic forms that may be seen in decorations made of metal and ivory on materials like fabric and animal skins. Liberian curved wood sculptures are influenced greatly by pre-modern history, folklore, proverbs, spirituality, and rural life, and exhibit the artist's keen eye for fine detail and linkages to the subjects of the sculptures. Additionally, both domestically and abroad, Liberian painters have become well-known for a variety of painting techniques, including abstract, perspective, and graphic

In Liberian Culture, human and animal-like forms in idealizing realistic or abstract expressionist styles are what defines art in general. The shape components can be seen in contemporary Liberian art as well as in commonplace items like baskets and ceramics. Winston Richards, Cietta David Mensah, and IKE Danquah are among the established artists in the nation.