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Wooden headrest carved in the shape of a female caryatid figure. Text on the image reading "Arts of Africa."
Special Installation

Arts of Africa

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Articles, Audio, and Video

Shelia Hicks on "The Organ of Mary," a prayer book by Ethiopian scribe Baselyos
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The Artist Project: Sheila Hicks
Artist Sheila Hicks reflects on The Organ of Mary, a prayer book by Ethiopian scribe Baselyos in this episode of The Artist Project.
December 7, 2015
Glenn Ligon on "The Great Bieri"
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The Artist Project: Glenn Ligon
Artist Glenn Ligon reflects on The Great Bieri in this episode of The Artist Project.
June 22, 2015
Willie Cole on Ci Wara sculpture
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The Artist Project: Willie Cole
Artist Willie Cole reflects on Ci Wara sculpture in this episode of The Artist Project.
June 22, 2015
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Essays

On the left, a two-faced headdress, known as a dance crest, with horns. On the right, a crocodilian dance crest with curving horns.
Reconciling Repairs on Cross River Dance Crests
A team of conservators and scientists have been investigating a selection of West African dance crests that will soon be on display.
December 6, 2024