Southern Africa
Alongside an 1885 gift of utilitarian objects by Rev. Josiah Tyler, the Southern African holdings include traditional sculptures from South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Madagascar, and a strong representation of contemporary prints and photographs by artists including William Kentridge, Guy Tillim, Nomusa Makhubu, Gideon Mendel, Berni Searle, and Candice Breitz.
Nomusa Makhubu, South African, born 1984
Omama Bencelisa (Mothers Breastfeeding) from The Self Portrait Project (2007/2013)
2014
2014.58.1
Nomusa Makhubu, South African, born 1984
Inhlamvu Yamehlo (The gaze) from The Self Portrait Project (2007/2013)
2014
2014.58.10
Nomusa Makhubu, South African, born 1984
Imfundo, Impahla neBhayibheli (Education, Apparel, and the Bible) from The Self Portrait Project...
2014
2014.58.11
Nomusa Makhubu, South African, born 1984
Goduka (Going/ Migrant Labourers) from The Self Portrait Project (2007/2013)
2014
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Nomusa Makhubu, South African, born 1984
Umasifanisane II (Comparison II) from The Self Portrait Project (2007/2013)
2014
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Nomusa Makhubu, South African, born 1984
Asasibambe Ngani? (Still Binding?) from The Self Portrait Project (2007/2013)
2014
2014.58.9
Unidentified Vezo or Mahafaly maker
Female Figure for a Grave Complex
19th-20th century
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Gideon Mendel, South African, born 1959
The Home of John Jackson, Reflection of Curtains Inside a House in Toll Bar Village near Doncaster,...
2007
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Berni Searle, South African, born 1964
Number one of five from the portfolio Stain, from the Discolored series
2000
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