Betty LaDuke is an artist, art educator and author. Her books include Africa Through the Eyes of Women Artists and Africa: Women's Art, Women's Lives. She has traveled extensively in Africa, which has inspired much of her artwork. [posted: Mar 04, 2004]

Professor of Art, Tennessee Technological University. Dr. Carol Ventura has written several articles in popular magazines about the crafts of Cameroon, and has published on her website many photographs and information about artisans in Foumban, Cameroon. Crafts include: metal casting, carving, batik, pottery, beadworking and basketmaking. [posted: Mar 04, 2004]