From Africa: Selected Works from the AMAM's Collection
John N. Stern Gallery
September 4 – December 23, 2007
This exhibition includes traditional African art and works by African-American artists—some of whom have adapted the styles and motifs of African art to their own working methods while others have drawn inspiration from African culture—in a wide range of media from the Allen’s permanent collection. The African works, primarily from West and Central Africa, date from the 15th to the mid-20th century.
Organized by Stephanie Wiles, AMAM Director
 Ivory Coast or Liberia, West Africa (Wee) Mask, 19th - 20th century Wood, brass, beads, braided human hair, traces of paint R. T. Miller, Jr. Fund, 1955.43 |
 Alison Saar (American, b. 1956) Lave Tête, 2001 Carved wood, copper, copper enameled pots Oberlin Friends of Art Fund and Gift of Betty L. Beer Franklin (OC 1965), 2001.28.A-Y |
