Recent Accessions from Africa (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1961 June 15 - 1961, early fall

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened in June 15, 1961 and closed early Fall, 1961. Located in Section 5, Floor 2 in the Corner Gallery at the American Museum of Natural History. "Recent Accessions from Africa" was an exhibition displaying 150 artifacts, including masks, wood carvings, metal work and richly embroidered textiles.

Summary

"Recent Accessions from Africa" was an exhibition displaying 150 artifacts, including masks, wood carvings, metal work and richly embroidered textiles. The items were mostly from West Africa with a few from the Congo and East Africa and reflected the cultural richness of African life. Colin M. Turnbull, Assistant Curator of African Ethnology, stated the the pieces played significant roles in the spiritual life of the people. The objects were acquired from private collectors; Mr. and Mrs. Gaston T. deHavenon, Mr. Douglas Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney de la Rue, Mr. John Young and Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Putnam; and were on view in the Corner Gallery of the American Museum of Natural History from June 15 until early Fall 1961,

Individuals and institutions involved in the creation of the exhibition: Colin M. Turnbull, AMNH Assistant Curator of African Ethnology

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release, June 15, 1961. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

American Museum of Natural History. Corner Gallery.
Location of exhibition.

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