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March 2008 Blog Posts (2)

African American Art Collectors

African American Art Collectors by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney African American Art Collectors play a significant role in many artists throughout the Diaspora. I have had the pleasure of many distinguished African American Art Collectors. I think that there are many African American Art Collectors who do not appreciate or value the work of many artists, particularly abstract artists. Before, one begins to collect; one must learn the history of art. Despite this personal belief, I have had the pl… Continue

Added by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney on March 25, 2008 at 4:44pm — No Comments

Incorporating African Elements into Home or Office Decor

Celebrate African heritage and culture through home and office decor with African design and accent pieces. African masks and statues are traditional favorites. For innovation, try an Ahnk lamp (an Egyptian symbol of life) or “Akua’ba” lamp (fertility doll used by the Ashanti). Chests, tables, or various wall hangings with Adinkra symbols, make interesting and attractive conversation pieces. The Asante peoples of Ghana and the Ivory Coast use these symbols. A large collection of pictograms, they… Continue

Added by Yusef Crowder on March 21, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

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