Title of exhibition:
Women and the Arts of Africa
Hosted by:
Princeton University Art Museum
From the description of this exhibition:
Women in a range of African societies have been recognized within their communities and by scholars as the creators of pottery and baskets, the designers of dyed and woven textiles, and the makers of beaded garments. Yet the profound relationship between women and the artworks of ritual life, including masks and sculpted figures, is often overlooked because woodcarvers and the performers and users of such objects are usually men. This installation highlights the central role women play as creators, subjects, and performers of African visual cultures.
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