African Art Preview

Introduction to the African Gallery

Filmed on December 13, 2016 by Mo Chen, OC 2018, Elizabeth Levinson, OC 2017, Alexandra Nicome, OC 2017, and Natasha Simchowitz, OC 2017. Edited by Elizabeth Levinson, OC 2017.

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[840] Unrecorded Edo Artist, "Uhunmwun-Ekhue (Leopard Hip Ornament)"

Uhunmwun-Ekhue (Leopard Hip Ornament), 18th century, brass. Friends of Art Fund, 1955.22.

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[843] Unrecorded Kongo Artist or Workshop, "Power Figure (Nkisi Nkondi)"

Power Figure (Nkisi Nkondi), 20th century. Wood, cloth, feathers, ritual materials, bush rope, animal fur, glass, and nails. Gift in honor of Alexandra Gould (OC 2011), 2011.26.43.

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[845] Unrecorded Artist or Workshop, Republic of Benin or Togo, "Bocio"

Bocio, 20th century. Wood, cloth, locks, keys, and metal. Gift in honor of Alexandra Gould (OC 2011), 2011.26.23A-E.

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[873] Unrecorded Yoruba Artist, "Divination Tray (Opón Ifá)"

Divination Tray (Opón Ifá), mid-20th century. Carved wood. Gift of Diane Wedner and Ron Ziskin, 2001.24.1.Ìróké Ifá (Divination Tapper), mid-20th century. Carved ivory. Gift of Diane Wedner and Ron Ziskin, 2001.24.2.

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[875] Unidentified Yoruba Artist, "Egúngún Masquerade Dance Costume (paka egúngún)"

Egúngún Masquerade Dance Costume (paka egúngún), ca. 1920–48. Cotton, wool, silk, synthetic fabrics, cowry shells, buttons, sequins, tin, and wooden armature. Oberlin Friends of Art Fund, 2000.12.

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