October 15-December 17, 2016 - This exhibition includes a 16th century illustrated book about the Aztec culture; a Samurai suit; an indigo wrap for a wealthy African woman; the self-portrait by a 19th century Memphis artist; an antique precursor of Japanese "manga"; a Mexican folk art "tigre" mask among a host of creature masks from around the world; two paintings by one of the greatest European modern masters; a tapestry by a beloved Memphis artist; the newly revealed Egyptian snake mummy; a royal chair from Cameroon; a 5th-6th century Egyptian textile with dancers, a fabulous Nigerian beaded priest's tunic...
Dates:October 15, 2016 09:00 am to December 17, 2016 05:00 pm
Address:142 CFA Building , Memphis, Tennessee 38152 , United States
Phone:(901) 678-2224
Contact:The University of Memphis Art Museum
Website:http://www.memphis.edu/amum/exhibitions/upcoming.php