African Sculptures, June 30-July 29, 1951

Sub-Series

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

An exhibition of sculpture by African artists, lent by the Segy Gallery of New York City. The sculptures came from various tribes from Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, Congo, and Nigeria.
The exhibition records span four folders and include a price list, object description, planning correspondence, registration receipts, and collateral from other installations.

Dates

Creation: June 30-July 29, 1951

Creator

Segy Gallery (Lender, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

The price list must be redacted before viewing.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (The exhibition records span four folders.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Abstract

An exhibition of sculpture by African artists, lent by the Segy Gallery of New York City. The exhibition records span four folders.

Arrangement

The materials are separated by content and type and organized chronologically.

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