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South African Artist
Godfrey Sipho Ndaba was born in 1947 in Soweto, Johannesburg and has lived in Soweto all his life. He was one of eleven children. His fascination with art came from an early age as every time it rained he would draw faces in the wet soil. Painting became an obsession as Godfrey made portraits of all his family and friends - the artistic flair expanding into sculpture as he formed images of cattle and people from... read more
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The Guru tribe were originally known as the "Kweni", but during 1906 - 1912 after they were brutally colonized by invading French colonials, the dominant Baule people of the region subsequently named them the Guru tribe. Sacred Guru masks, delicately crafted and colourful are used and honored during religous gatherings, funerals, and celebrations. The masks represent the spirit of "Gu," the wife of Zamble a supernatural being. "Gu" is often depicted as elegant, graceful... read more
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Special Literary Event
The National Black Arts Festival is pleased to host a lecture and book signing for celebrated scholar Dr. Richard Long as he chronicles the life and long-standing friendship with esteemed poet and author Dr. Maya Angelou in his forthcoming book "Maya Angelou: A Glorious Celebration". See more NBAF events...
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History
101 Auburn Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Free and Open to the Public
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Sincerely,
Keith Washington
Wallene Jones
Gems of Africa Gallery
404-876-8200
Tues-Sat 12-7pm & Sun 12-5pm |
