Kofi Cole Art

Kofi Cole is the nom de couteau (knife name) of an
American historian of African art, Herbert M. Cole. Cole has
recently transformed 40 years of studying the arts of Africa
into a gallery of more than 100 miniature masks and figures.
These small wood carvings are remarkably true to their
traditional African models. Each sculpture is original,
painstakingly carved and painted with fine detailing, and,
although on average only three inches long or tall, captures
the essence of its prototype.

Enjoy your tour through Kofi Cole’s Gallery!

At right is a field photo taken by Herbert
Cole of an Asante shrine which shows akua
ma (plural of akua ba) returned to the god
who empowered them to provide a safe
delivery and a healthy, handsome child..

Above a Kofi miniature, 1 3/4" high
beside a true Akua ba.

All contents of this website are the property of Herbert M. Cole including photos, text, and art images,
and may not be used without his prior written consent.

Please check back often as this website is new and still
under heavy construction. Our apologies for the dust.