Olga Papkovitch of PopImpressKA Journal recently interviewed Logan Gaisford of Hemingway African Gallery.
Watch the video to learn more about to learn more about her and Brian – and the amazing art they carry, including Fish Puppets
The Bozo people are a fishing tribe on the Niger River. These puppets are used in processions celebrating the river. They are puppets because the fins can move creating a clicking sound. The puppets are therefore also used as rhythmic instruments. Wood, paint, Mali.
Painted Panels, Ethiopia
King Stool, Cameroon
Kuba Beaded Helmet Mask with Slippers. From the Cleynhens/DuBois Collection. Wood, beads, hair, collected 1950-62.
Fumban Shield. Carved wood and white clay, Cameroon.
And Shona Sculptures
Giraffe Family Shona Sculpture. Green opal stone, Zimbabwe.
PopimpressKa’s interview:
Find Hemingway African Gallery in Galleries #60 and #96.
Or contact them at 212.838.3650 or hemingwaygallery@gmail.com .
The Manhattan Art and Antique Center is located at 1050 2nd Avenue (at 56th Street) and we’re open to the public daily from 10:30AM to 6PM and Sunday noon – 6PM.
