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installation view of majestic african textiles, may 3, 2013—march 2, 2014. artwork © their respective creators.

Majestic African Textiles

Run Dates
May 3, 2013 - March 2, 2014
Exhibition Number
EX2013.5
Venue
Indianapolis Museum of Art
Exhibition Organizer
Indianapolis Museum of Art
Exhibition Curator
Niloo Imami-Paydar
Exhibition Designer
Phil Lynam

Majestic African Textiles presents a spectacular array of royal and prestige cloths, masking and ritual garments, and superbly beaded and embellished objects. Featuring more than 60 pieces drawn from the IMA’s collection and augmented with a few loans, the show highlights a significant and diverse group of richly patterned and elaborately decorated textiles from North and sub-Saharan Africa. Organized geographically and representing various African ethnic groups, Majestic African Textiles is the first exhibition at the IMA to gather together a large number of these prized pieces to showcase their splendor and significance.


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