Figure of Yoshitsune

Figure of Yoshitsune, c. 1895

Japan: Meiji period (1868-1912)

Bronze with gilding

Dallas Museum Of Art

Seated Female  Figure with child.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, lower Congo region

Kongo peoples, Yombe group, late 19th to early 20th century

Wood, Glass or mica, and stain

African Headwear

This African head wear is from the Congo. They were located on the 3rd floor of the museum.

Its amazing there are so many different types of African head wear.  In the picture below you can see the information on each of the head wear.

ART of the AMERICAN INDIANS The Thaw Collection

I was able to visit the Dallas Museum of Art on yesterday to see the The Thaw Collection. The craftsmanship was amazing as I walked around and looked at each piece it was breath taking. The Native American people put so much detail into their garments and well as their woodwork and other pieces on display.













FRONTLET
ca. 1840-1870. Tsimshian or Coast Tsimshian, Northern British Columbia mainland and islands, Maple, paint, abalone shell, Native copper repair on back, twine, string.

My name is Patricia I'm taking this class because it a required course. I've never really taken the time out to just understand other culture. I'm looking forward to this class and I know it will be helpful to me in the future.