Permanent Art Collection
20th Century African Art
The work in this
collection consists of traditional African Art generated by the
Youruba peoples. Masks, prayer and fetish figures used in the
ceremonies and rituals of the various groups make up the bulk of the
collection.
The collection of
textiles and wraps known as “aso oke” are native to the country of
Nigeria. Generated by the people of the Youruba, the pieces in this
collection represent the highest class in textile wear. The pieces
were acquired through an exhibit organized in the year 2000, by
Professor Dele Jegede, entitled “Women to Women, Weaving Cultures,
and Shaping History”.
Masks & Figures
Tapestries
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