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Africa Sub-Saharan Diversity Art Exhibit 2016 Hofstra University Long Island New York |
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at Hofstra University Emily Lowe Gallery in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York |
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January 26, 2016 - August 12, 2016 |
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Hofstra University Emily Lowe Gallery |
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1000 Fulton Avenue |
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Hempstead, NY 11550 |
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Africa Sub-Saharan Diversity Art Exhibit 2016 at Hofstra University Emily Lowe Gallery in Hempstead, Nassau County, Long Island, New York.
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 Art Exhibit January 26 - August 12, 2016 in the Emily Lowe Gallery, Behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus.
Hofstra University Museum Emily Lowe Gallery Hours
Tuesday-Friday 11:00AM-4:00PM
Saturday-Sunday 12:00PM-4:00PM
Summer Hours May 17 - August 12, 2016
Tuesday-Friday 11:00AM-4:00PM
Galleries are closed on major holidays, during Hofstra University recesses, and during exhibition installations.
Exhibition Reception
Thursday, February 11, 2016, 4:30PM-6:30PM at Emily Lowe Gallery, behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus. For Museum Members only: Special preview and collections Tour begins at 4:00PM. Admission is free.
Burkina Faso, Nouna, Bobo peoples
Buffalo Mask, mid-20th century
Wood with polychrome red and black vegetable pigments and white kaolin
23.5" x 12.5" x 12"
Hofstra University Museum Collections, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Pascal James Imperato, HU2014.9 |
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516-463-5672 |
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