The Sculpture of Negro Africa, August 27-September 25, 1960
Scope and Contents
An exhibition of sculpture by artists of 27 tribes across West and Central Africa, including Mali, the southern Guinea coast encompassing southern Nigeria, Benin, Togo and Ghana, and the Congo region between the Niger and Congo rivers, arranged by the Art Center in La Jolla, California and the Stolper Galleries of Primitive Arts, New York and Los Angeles.
The exhibition records span three folders and include planning correspondence, registration receipts, and shipping information, plus a catalog, clippings, and photographs.
Dates
- Creation: August 27-September 25, 1960
Creator
- Museum of Contemporary Art (established as Art Center in La Jolla 1941) (Arranger, Organization)
- Stolper Galleries of Primitive Arts (Arranger, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
At this time, the exhibition records are unavailable to the public and will only be made available to FAMSF staff upon request.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (The exhibition records span three folders plus a catalog, clippings, and photographs.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
An exhibition of sculpture by artists of 27 tribes across West and Central Africa, arranged by the Art Center in La Jolla, California and the Stolper Galleries of Primitive Arts. The exhibition records span three folders plus a catalog, clippings, and photographs.
Separated Materials
The exhibition catalogs are housed in the Legion of Honor Exhibition Catalog collection in box 7. Clippings are housed within the Legion of Honor Exhibition Clippings collection in box 2. Installation photograph prints and negatives and object photography prints are housed in the Legion of Honor Exhibition Photograph collection in box 24.
Cultural context
Geographic
- Africa
- Benin
- California
- Central Africa
- Congo
- Congo (Republic of)
- Congo river
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Mali
- Niger river
- Nigeria
- Togo
- West Africa
Occupation
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Archives Repository
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
San Francisco California 94118 USA