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African Collection
The African Gallery contains many works of African art from the 19th and 20th centuries. Although most of the objects in the collection are made of wood, many other materials are featured, such as terracotta, beads, cast metals, textiles and ivory. The differences in cultures are reflected in the objects’ wide range of symbols, styles, materials, techniques and functions.
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Upper Guinea Coast
Male Figure Astride an Animal, probably before 1550
Steatite (soap stone), 5 3/8 x 2 x 2 1/4 in. (13.7 x 5.1 x 5.7 cm)
Gift of Edward H. Merrin, 71.45.1
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Nigeria, Kingdom of Benin, Edo
Leopard Hip Pendant, probably 18th Century
Cast brass with copper inlay, H. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)
Purchased with funds from the bequest of W.R. Valentiner, by exchange, 99.2
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Nigeria, Kingdom of Benin, Edo
Hand-Held Clapper with Bird of Prophecy (ahianmwen-oro), 19th Century
Cast copper alloy
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hanes, 72.19.43
© NCMA
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Ghana, Akan, Asante
Ritual Vessel (Kuduo), 19th Century
Cast brass
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hanes, 72.19.17
© NCMA
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Nigeria, Yoruba, Igbomina Subgroup
Twin Figures (Ere Ibeji), Late 19th or early 20th century
Wood, beads, string, and camwood powder paste, each figure H. 10 1/4 in. (26.1 cm.)
Purchased with funds from various donors, by exchange, 85.2/1-2
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Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kongo, Yombe Subgroup
Oath-Taking and Healing Image (Nkisi ), 20th Century
Wood, metal, and quills, H. 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm.)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hanes, 91.7
© NCMA
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Mali, Bamana
Antelope Headdresses (Tji Wara), 20th Century
Wood, string, and metal: female figure, H. 26 7/8 in. (68.3 cm.); male figure, H. 33 1/4 in. (84.5 cm.)
Purchased with funds from the North Carolina Art Society (Robert F. Phifer Bequest), 86.1/1-2
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Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba
Bowl Bearer, 20th Century
Wood, H. 17 7/8 in. (45.5 cm.)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hanes, 72.19.38
© NCMA
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Nigeria, Niger River Delta
Sawfish Headdress, 20th Century
Wood, mirrors, nails, and paint, H. 27 1/4 x W. 19 7/8 x L. 89 3/8 in. (69.3 x 50.6 x 227.0 cm.)
Purchased with funds from various donors, by exchange, 85.1
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Nigeria, Yoruba
Beaded Crown, 20th century
Glass beads, cloth, thread, and basketry, H. 20 3/8 in. (51.7 cm.)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hanes, 77.2.10
© NCMA
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Nigeria, Nok
Hunchbacked Male Figure, about 600
Terracotta, H. 20 3/4 in. (52.7 cm)
Purchased with funds from the North Carolina Art Society (Robert F. Phifer Bequest), 97.10
© NCMA
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Cô te d'Ivoire, Senufo
Horizontal Helmet Mask (Kponyungo), 20th century Wood and paint, L. 33 in. (83.8 cm)
Gift of the Hanes Corporation, 72.19.45
© NCMA
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Nigeria, Yoruba
Shango Dance Wand, 20th century
Wood, beads, and string, H. 13 7/8 in. (35.2 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hanes, 72.19.4
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Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba
Cup, 20th century
Wood and metal tacks, H. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm)
Gift of Bob Bronson, 78.30.1
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Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba
Cosmetic Box (Ngedi Mu Ntey),
20th century Wood, metal tacks, and traces of tukula powder, L. 13 3/8 in. (34.0 cm)
Gift of the James G. Hanes Memorial Fund, 73.8.29
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Ogbomoso, Nigeria, Yoruba
Egungun Costume, about 1930-60
Cloth, wood, and buttons
H. approx. 60 in. (152.4 cm)
Purchased with funds provided through a bequest from Lucile E. Moorman, 97.5.3
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Skunder (Alexander) Boghossian (Ethiopian, 1937–2003)
Night Flight of Dread and Delight, 1964
Oil on canvas with collage, 56 5/8 x 62 5/8 in. (143.8 x 159.1 cm)
Purchased with funds from the North Carolina Art Society (Robert F. Phifer Bequest), 98.6
© NCMA
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