Kings, Chiefs, and Women of Power: Images from Nigeria (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1998 April 18 - 1998 June 28

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened in April 18, 1998 and closed June 28, 1998. Located on Floor 2 in the Akeley Gallery at the American Museum of Natural History. "Kings, Chiefs, and Women of Power: Images from Nigeria" was an exhibition displaying a series of thirty large-format Cibachrome prints by photographer Phyllis Galembo featuring portraits of some of Nigeria's traditional leaders - kings, chiefs, and okao (women of power) - and images of their traditional clothing.

Summary

"Kings, Chiefs, and Women of Power: Images from Nigeria" was an exhibition displaying a series of thirty large-format Cibachrome prints by photographer Phyllis Galembo featuring portraits of some of Nigeria's traditional leaders - kings, chiefs, and okao (women of power) - and images of their traditional clothing. The exhibition provided a sense of the historical role played by the leaders in Nigeria. Many of the individuals photographed were from Benin City. The exhibition was organized by Enid Schildkrout, chair and curator, Department of Anthropology, American Museum of Natural History and was on view in the Akeley Gallery on the second floor of the American Museum of Natural History from April 18 through June 28, 1998.

Individuals and institutions involved in the creation of the exhibition: Enid Schildkrout; Phyllis Galembo; AMNH Department of Anthropology.

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release: Advance Schedule of Exhibitions and Special Programs, August 1997. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

American Museum of Natural History Press Release: Fact Sheet, March 1998. 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. Akeley Gallery.
Location of exhibition.

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