Through the visual aesthetics of this pottery, one immediately finds a
wonderful diversity in both form and design. By examining the distinctions, one can gain greater insights into the cultures from which they were
produced, while also seeing how specific artistic methods and techniques result in unique cultural expressions.
While African pottery is typically produced bywomen, African textiles are produced by both men and women with a designateddivision of labor according to specific processes. Design elements inAfrican textiles are not random; they all have meanings that are known tomembers of the cultures who create and use the textiles. AMoA is proud topresent this exhibition of early 20 century African pottery and textiles fromthe African Art Collection at Southern University New Orleans, on exhibitthrough February 25th.