African Power Objects: Art Beyond Material (livestream event)
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Wednesday, Jan 25, 2023 5:30 p.m.
Location
Akron Soul Train
191 S Main St
Details
Across different African people groups, power objects have been created to effect change in the real world. Depending on the context, they are used to strengthen a community, defend from invaders, or heal an illness. In this lecture, art historian and curator Dr. Joseph L. Underwood will address some iconic examples, including minkisi from the Kongo Kingdom, bocio from the Dahomey Kingdom, and boliw from the Bamana peoples.
