The African Origin of Civilization

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The King’s Acquaintances Memi and Sabu
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‎ (
2575-2465 B.C.
), ‎
Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET)

Exhibition Description

The African Origin of Civilization exhibition features collections from west and central Africa alongside art from ancient Egypt for the first time in The Met’s history. The exhibit allows introspection of different African cultures and eras while providing a rare opportunity to appreciate the extraordinary creativity of the continent across five millennia. The Met Fifth Avenue 136, 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY.

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