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African textiles
African textiles were often made of animal hair and woven. Some of the oldest surviving African textiles were discovered at the archaeological site of Kissi in northern Burkina Faso. They…
Learn MorePicasso's African Period
Picasso’s African Period, which was three years long, lasted from 1906 to 1909, was the period when Pablo Picasso painted in a style which was strongly influenced by African sculpture…
Learn MoreTextile, African Marigold, 1876
Symmetrical design of long leafy shoots intertwining to form frames containing large poppy-like flowers and smaller roses. In blue, green, and orange on a white ground. Textile, African Marigold, 1876;…
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A Kodak circular snapshot photograph of a North African market scene, taken by an unknown photographer, c. 1890. A cloaked figure stands in the foreground, whilst a tourist in a…
Learn MoreNational Museum of African Art Docent James Brown, Jr., with Preschoolers
Photographer: Jeffrey Ploskonka Date: 1988 Type: Photographic print Standard number: 2003-19519 Summary: Docent James Brown, Jr. introduces young visitors to the art of Africa at National Museum of African Art…
Learn MoreTextile, African Marigold, 1876
Two pieces of printed cotton with a large-scale design of curving leafy branches, interlacing to form circles enclosing flowers. In blue on an off-white ground. Textile, African Marigold, 1876; Made…
Learn MorePoster, Cinema Afrika Filmtage (African Film Festival), 2006
Space-like design with bubble lettering: FILMTAGE 2006. Poster, Cinema Afrika Filmtage (African Film Festival), 2006; Printed by Sérigraphie Uldry AG ; Switzerland; screenprint on white wove paper; 128.1 × 90.6…
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