African Art

In 2004, Norma Canelas and William D. Roth graciously gave PMoA the seeds of a new collection area: a gift of 56 wonderful pieces made from a variety of media. The cultures represented in the gift include Himba, San, Zulu, Ntwana, Swazi, Bhaca, Sotho, Ndebele, Thembu, Pedi, and Batonka. Below you will find a few examples of items from this collection.

	Thembu Culture, South Africa Girl's Apron, 20th Century Fiber, ochre, glass beads, cords and brass rings, 14 1/2" x 22 1/2" plus ties Polk Museum of Art Permanent Collection #2004.1.1 Gift of Norma Canelas and William D. Roth
	Thembu Culture, South Africa Leather Bag, 20th Century Leather, brass, buckle and fiber, 4 1/2" x 32" Polk Museum of Art Permanent Collection #2004.1.3 Gift of Norma Canelas and William D. Roth
	Zulu Culture, South Africa Headdress, mid 1950s Fiber, cloth, ochre and tacks, 5" h. x 16" dia. Polk Museum of Art Permanent Collection #2004.1.5(a&b) Gift of Norma Canelas and William D. Roth
	Zulu Culture, South Africa Man's Apron, mid 1950s Cloth, fiber and glass beads, 13 1/4" x 22 1/14" Polk Museum of Art Permanent Collection #2004.1.6 Gift of Norma Canelas and William D. Roth

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