Yoruba cultural objects in the collection are anchored by important gifts from Bernard and Patricia Wagner. Concentrated in southwestern Nigeria, the Yoruba are one of the largest ethno-linguistic groups in the nation, with smaller populations in modern-day Benin and Togo. The collection includes examples of indigo-dyed adire textiles and intricate beadwork of Yoruba craft tradition.
Lauren Tate Baeza
Fred and Rita Richman Curator of African Art