Requests
The Museum of African Culture has worked in the past with organizations and educational institutions to design custom exhibits that focus on specific themes.
In keeping with the Museum's mission, artifacts are chosen to center discussion around historical, inter-cultural and humanitarian understanding.
Arrangements may be made to display at the Museum or travel off-site.
Contact MofAC to request more information about the Museum of African Culture's custom exhibitions.
At the Museum
The Museum of African Culture is the only museum in New England devoted exclusively to Sub-Saharan African art and culture. There are over 1,500 pieces in the collection of the Museum ranging from large scale, elaborately carved wooden masks to smaller scale figures, cast copper alloy (bronze) figures, textiles, utilitarian objects, ceramic, bone, ivory and composite objects. The oldest mask in the collection dates back to 1600 A.D. Many of the bronzes are 1,000 years old and the ivory flutes and clay vessels are up to 2,000 years old. These pieces are important as they preserve the religious and cultural legacy of Africa that is fast disappearing in our globalizing world.
Permanent Exhibit
"Spirit masks of the Igbo"
A collection of traditional masks ritual objects from the nine villages of ObaIdemili people of southeastern Nigeria. This collection reflects the artistic, ritualistic and ceremonial implements used to communicate ideas through performances among the Igbos. The collection is supported by displays of audio and video footage of ceremonies and festivals in Africa.
Contemporary and Heritage Galleries
There are also artifacts, and photographs, displayed on a rotating basis in the Contemporary and Heritage Art Galleries.
