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Mami Wata - Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and Its Diasporas

Presented by Cantor Arts Center at Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University

August 4, 2010-January 2, 2011

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Mami Wata - Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and Its Diasporas

This exhibition is the first major American exhibition to present a comprehensive examination of the dynamic visual arts associated with water spirits. More than 200 works present a compelling range of art forms that portray the water deity widely known as Mami Wata (pidgin English for “Mother Water” or “Water Mistress”). The exhibition highlights both traditional and contemporary images of Mami Wata and her consorts from...

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The exhibition highlights both traditional and contemporary images of Mami Wata and her consorts from across the African continent, as well as from the Caribbean, Brazil, and the United States. It offers a rich variety of media including magnificent masks, kinetic sculptures, vibrant paintings, and inspired shrine recreations.

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Stanford University > Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University

Lomita Drive & Museum Way
Stanford, CA 94305-5060

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Free

Times:

Wed-Sun: 11am-5pm

Thurs: 11am-8pm

Parking:

Parking along Museum Way is by permit only until 4:00 pm on weekdays, parking is free after 4:00 pm and on weekends. Metered parking is available along Lomita Drive in front of the Center, and a parking structure with both metered and permit parking is located on Roth Way near the Center. This parking is free after 4:00 pm weekdays and all day on weekends.

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