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African Art
An Artistic Heritage
Dr. John T. Biggers, who founded the art department at Texas Southern University in 1949, was heavily influenced by African art and consequently developed a significant personal collection of African art. He used these works as inspiration for his own artwork and as teaching tools for his students. Following in his footsteps, the University Museum has developed a rich collection of African artwork, including masks, carvings, stools, sculptures, and more, numbering hundreds of works from across the entire continent.
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Senufo Woman with Child
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Recently, the University Museum received a significant donation of African artwork from the estate of Renée and Stanford A. Wallace. The Wallace Collection contains a wealth of artwork including pieces as old as the 17th century. The collection was featured in the exhibit Echoes of Africa: A Journey Through Art / The Renee and Stanford Wallace Collection of African Art.
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