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Through the influence of contemporary African artists such as Skunder, Twine and others, we have seen the nascent development of what may be called a Pan-African Art Movement. One of the most interesting Pan-Africanist artists' groups is Africobra, primarily a Chicago-based group which was quite influential in the late 1960's and early 1970's. It included both Afro-American and African artists living in the Chicago area. In such circumstances, the residual Africanism in their work is reinforced by direct contact with contemporary African art and systematic study of traditional African culture. Moreover, the Afro-American artist is able to study current developments in contemporary African art through the many works in American museum exhibitions and private collections. In all probability, there will be, in the years to come, a reciprocal influence which will link Afro-American expression with contemporary African art, both nourished by the strong pull of traditional African art and culture.

Afro-American Folk Art and Traditional African Perception
The character of Afro-American folk beliefs, religion, dance, and music support our contention that there is a continuum of traditional African perception in Afro-American art and culture. While we have referred to this earlier, folk expressions in the visual and plastic arts illustrate the existence of a durable African cultural inheritance