Question

Many West African art traders have migrated to the United States, particularly New York City, in order to sell West African art of 'wood' (carved statues and masks) and 'mud' (clay figurines). The hub is a building in New York City called The Warehouse, shown in the image, where thousands of West African objects are stored before they are distributed across the city and country. Identify whether or not these are effects of this long-distance trade.

1) Yes, the migration of West African art traders to the United States has led to an increase in the availability and distribution of West African art in New York City and across the country.
2) No, the migration of West African art traders to the United States has not had any significant effects on the availability and distribution of West African art.
3) Cannot be determined based on the given information.
4) Not applicable.

Answer 1

The migration of West African art traders to the United States has led to an increase in the availability and distribution of West African art.

Step-by-step explanation:

Yes, the migration of West African art traders to the United States has led to an increase in the availability and distribution of West African art in New York City and across the country. The establishment of The Warehouse in New York City has served as a hub for storing and distributing thousands of West African art objects. This has facilitated the growth of the market and made these artworks more accessible to a larger audience.