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

Exist Dates

1998 April 18 - 1998 June 28

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.