AFRICA: Sub-Saharan Diversity – a South Africa interest event taking place on 2016-01-28 00:00:00 in United States
This is the opening day of the exhibition: AFRICA: Sub-Saharan Diversity, which runs until August 12, 2016. Drawn exclusively from the Museum's Collections, this dynamic exhibition exemplifies the rich diversity of cultures across West and Central Africa. Themes of protection, prestige, and masquerade are illustrated through selected masks, weapons, sculptures, and jewelry from 25 ethnic cultures.
Additional exhibition funding has been provided by New York Community Bank Foundation.
AFRICA: Sub-Saharan Diversity runs from January 26 – August 12, 2016.
Location: Emily Lowe Gallery, Behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus
Hofstra University Museum Emily Lowe Gallery Hours:
Tuesday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, noon – 4 p.m.
Summer Hours (May 17 – August 12, 2016):
Tuesday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Galleries are closed on major holidays, during Hofstra University recesses, and during exhibition installations.
Exhibition Reception
Thursday, February 11, 2016, 4:30*-6:30 p.m.
Emily Lowe Gallery, behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus
*For Museum Members ONLY: Special Preview and Collections Tour begins at 4 p.m.
Admission is free.
Burkina Faso, Nouna, Bobo peoples
Buffalo Mask, mid-20th century
Wood with polychrome red and black vegetable pigments and white kaolin
23 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 12 in.
Hofstra University Museum Collections,
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Pascal James Imperato, HU2014.9
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