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AFRICAN

The Brooks’ collection of African Art includes wood carving, metal, textiles, bead-work, paintings, and books. These holdings largely reflect the generous gift of Henry Easterwood, a local collector. The collection features objects from many sub-Saharan cultures, with especially strong holdings in masks and sculptures from west and central Africa. Among the highlights are a beaded Bamileke Kuosi society elephant mask from Cameroon and an Ethiopian diptych of the Crucifixion and the Virgin Enthroned—both of which shed light on the diverse and rich cultures living on the African continent today.

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Royal Robe with Two Knives Design and Insignias
Hausa Peoples
late 19th-early 20th century
Head
Ejagham, Ekoi Peoples
ca. 1900
Throne Chair
Asante Peoples
early 20th century
Kuosi Society Elephant Mask
Bamileke Peoples
mid to late 20th century
Helmet Mask
Yoruba Peoples, Gelede Society
late 19th - early 20th century
Leaf from a Book of the Koran by Mohammed
Unknown Artist
late 12th century
Mbuya Mask
Pende Peoples
ca. 1900
Untitled # 304
Seydou Keïta
1952-1958
Grand Boubou
Unknown Maker
20th century
Linga Koba (Long Tears)
Unknown Maker
mid to late 20th century
Kente Cloth (white)
Asante Peoples
ca. 1970