The collection has a particular focus on West Africa, with a number of artifacts from the Akan, Bamileke, Yoruba, and the Kingdom of Bamum.
(meta data) TITLE: Glenbow > Collections & Research > Museum Collections > World Cultures > Africa Museum CollectionsCommunity HistoryMilitary & Mounted PoliceMineralsNative North AmericaWorld Cultures AfricaLatin AmericaOceaniaAsia ArtLibraryArchives Search the Collections Personal Collecting and Research The Qatiktalik (Fullerton Harbour) Photo Narrative Project # Africa The African collection contains over 5000 artifacts with a focus on the cultures of West Africa. Collected in the 1960s, objects in the collection represent the range of West Africa's diverse cultures notably from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, the Akan speakers of Ghana, and the Bamum and Bamileke kingdoms of the Cameroon Grassfields. MaskBamum, Cameroon Grassfieldsmid 20th centurycloth, glass beads, plant fibreFD 47 The elephant, symbol of the Fon, is represented in this mask made of cloth, woven plants, and beadwork. This contemporary version is usually worn with a wide flat hat to support it on the head of a dancer. DrumAsante, Ghanalate 20th centurywood, paint, animal hideFA 790 This drum is attributed to the famous Ghanaian carver Nana Osei Bonsu. His career spanned over five decades and he served a wide range of clients from royals to popular bands. Bird FigureSenufo, West Africalate 20th centurywood, paint, natural pigmentsR1761.165 The image of the eagle with the two smaller birds on its wings (kpono) represents the virtues of the sambali, the champion cultivator. Kpono encouraged others to work harder and excel. Masquerade with FeathersKalabari, Nigerialate 20th centurysteel, paint, feathers This metal sculpture was created by renowned sculptor Sokari Douglas Camp. Nigerian born, Camp lives and works in London, England. This sculpture represents the female water spirit Alagba, a character who appears in Sekiapu Society masked dance performances. Sekiapu literally means "dancing" so this society is exclusively a masquerade or dance society with dances performed by men. TableBamileke, Cameroon Grassfieldslate 19th centurywood, glass beads, cowrie shellsR1562.40 This table was likely used as a platform for a wine calabash. The elaborate cowrie shell seat and beaded sides suggest it belonged to a royal court. The table would have been placed beside a chief's throne. 130 9th Ave S.E. Calgary, AB T2G 0P3 Monday - Thursday: 9am - 5pm Friday: 9am - 8pm Saturday: 9am - 5pm Sunday: 12pm - 5pm Help more people experience art and culture at Glenbow. Donate Now Glenbow - Alberta Institute Charitable Registration Number 107435695 RR0001 NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Sign up to receive Glenbow news and updates. JOIN OUR LIST Site map | Privacy | © 2019 Glenbow © Glenbow, 130 - 9th Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 0P3 - www.glenbow.org
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The Glenbow Museum's collection includes a number of artifacts from around the world. Its collection is sorted into Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Oceania. The museum's African collection contains over 5,000 artifacts, most of which was acquired in the 1960s.