Past Exhibition

The Materials of Africa; African Art in New Orleans Collections

November 29, 2001 - February 10, 2002

New Orleans is home to a number of important private collections of African art. This exhibiton will present approximately 60 of the finest pieces collected in the city over the past decade. The objects will come from countries across the continent and will represent a broad range of functions and materials. A full-color catalogue accompanies the exhibition and may be purchased directly from the Newcomb Art Gallery. To reserve a copy, please call 314-2406.

The exhibition highlights the varied materials found in traditional African art including gold, silver, and ivory, as well as wood, copper, iron, hair, and feathers and also emphasizes the expert craftsmanship of the various artists. Among the most important objects in the show are Nok terracotta busts created two thousand or more years ago, a large Mumuye figure, and a Baule tribal mask from the Ivory Coast.

A free public symposium, Aesthetics and Representation in African Art and Architecture, will be held on the afternoon Friday February 1, 2002.

Family Day for this exhibition is on Sunday, January 13,2002: " The Many Materials of Africa." Travel across the world and meet the ancestors, animals, and materials of Africa. Carve your own sculpture in the studio and at 2:00 p.m. see a traditional African dance performance. Family Days is an exciting program designed to introduce children aged 6-12 and their adult companions to the themes of an exhibition.

Ongoing from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Studio fee: $3.00
Museum Activities: Free
No pre-registration required.



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