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September 2, 2010
DAILY PUBLIC TOUR

Living Arts of Africa

1 – 2 p.m.

Discover objects for daily use and regalia fit for a king from the diverse continent of Africa. Learn about masquerade and divination, as well as customs for settling disputes and initiating young men and women into the community.
Au Bal des Quatre Saisons, rue de Lappe
Title:Au Bal des Quatre Saisons, rue de Lappe
Artist:Brassaï
Date:1932
Medium:Gelatin silver print
Dimensions:11 13/16 x 9 1/8 in. (30 x 23.18 cm) (image, sheet)
Creation Place:Europe, France
Credit Line:The Christina N. and Swan J. Turnblad Memorial Fund
Image Copyright:Photographe Brassaï Copyright ©Gilberte Brassaï
Accession Number:88.72.1
Location:Not on view
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