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StatsAncestral Screen
1800
90.0 x 86.0 cm
de Young Museum
pokia family (? – ?)
Discover the Pokia Family, renowned Nigerian artisans from the Kalabari Ijo people, famous for creating the iconic 19th-century ancestral screens. Explore their rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship.
de Young Museum (San Francisco, United States of America)
The de Young Museum stands as a testament to San Francisco’s enduring passion for artistic expression. Founded in 1895, it houses diverse collections spanning American art (including the Rockefeller Gift), African & Oceanic art, and textiles, complemented by innovative architecture designed by Herzog & Meuron.
About this artwork
- Title: Ancestral Screen
- Artist: pokia family
- Year: 1800
- Original dimensions: 90.0 x 86.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: de Young Museum
- Main color: Rosy Brown
- Perceived brightness: shadow
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