Exploring African textiles with Akwete Tyehimba

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Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Family
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This presentation exposes all ages to the beautiful aesthetics, and practical use of African Art and Culture of West Africa.  They present traditional masks and wooden sculptures  from West Africa including Senegal, Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Nigeria.

African textiles are powerful communicators of status, gender and accomplishments in Africa. The extraordinary costumes and textiles of the African continent—from ensembles to wrappers to wall hangings to accessories/hats.  

 

Exploring African Textiles with Akwete Tyehimba is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.