Tribal Women of South Africa (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1953 July 10 - 1953 September 7

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened July 10, 1953 and closed September 7, 1953. Located in the Corner Gallery at the American Museum of Natural History. "Tribal Women of South Africa" featured photographs by Constance Stuart showing the life of the women of six South African tribes.

Summary

"Tribal Women of South Africa" featured photographs by Constance Stuart showing the life of the women of six South African tribes. Stuart documented their rapidly disappearing native traditions as many men have left for work in the cities. Among the women photographed were the Mujaji, the powerful Rain Queen of the Lobedu, a young Ndebele wearing an elaborate engagement costume and a Basuto woman grinding corn. The exhibition was on view in the Corner Gallery of the American Museum of Natural History from July 10 through September 7, 1953.

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release, July 10, 1953. 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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