BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Unfossilizing African Art X-WR-TIMEZONE:Eastern Time (US & Canada) BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815741463536 DTSTART:20260827T170000Z DTEND:20260827T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570216306 DTSTART:20260828T170000Z DTEND:20260828T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570217331 DTSTART:20260829T170000Z DTEND:20260829T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570218356 DTSTART:20260902T170000Z DTEND:20260902T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570219381 DTSTART:20260903T170000Z DTEND:20260903T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570221430 DTSTART:20260904T170000Z DTEND:20260904T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570224503 DTSTART:20260905T170000Z DTEND:20260905T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570226552 DTSTART:20260909T170000Z DTEND:20260909T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570228601 DTSTART:20260910T170000Z DTEND:20260910T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570229626 DTSTART:20260911T170000Z DTEND:20260911T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570230651 DTSTART:20260912T170000Z DTEND:20260912T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570232700 DTSTART:20260916T170000Z DTEND:20260916T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570234749 DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260917T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570235774 DTSTART:20260918T170000Z DTEND:20260918T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570237823 DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570238848 DTSTART:20260923T170000Z DTEND:20260923T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570240897 DTSTART:20260924T170000Z DTEND:20260924T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570243970 DTSTART:20260925T170000Z DTEND:20260925T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570247043 DTSTART:20260926T170000Z DTEND:20260926T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570249092 DTSTART:20260930T170000Z DTEND:20260930T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570252165 DTSTART:20261001T170000Z DTEND:20261001T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570254214 DTSTART:20261002T170000Z DTEND:20261002T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570256263 DTSTART:20261003T170000Z DTEND:20261003T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570258312 DTSTART:20261007T170000Z DTEND:20261007T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570261385 DTSTART:20261008T170000Z DTEND:20261008T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570263434 DTSTART:20261009T170000Z DTEND:20261009T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570265483 DTSTART:20261010T170000Z DTEND:20261010T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570268556 DTSTART:20261014T170000Z DTEND:20261014T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570270605 DTSTART:20261015T170000Z DTEND:20261015T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570272654 DTSTART:20261016T170000Z DTEND:20261016T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570274703 DTSTART:20261017T170000Z DTEND:20261017T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570276752 DTSTART:20261021T170000Z DTEND:20261021T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570278801 DTSTART:20261022T170000Z DTEND:20261022T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570279826 DTSTART:20261023T170000Z DTEND:20261023T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570282899 DTSTART:20261024T170000Z DTEND:20261024T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570284948 DTSTART:20261028T170000Z DTEND:20261028T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570288021 DTSTART:20261029T170000Z DTEND:20261029T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570291094 DTSTART:20261030T170000Z DTEND:20261030T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570295191 DTSTART:20261031T170000Z DTEND:20261031T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570297240 DTSTART:20261104T180000Z DTEND:20261104T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570299289 DTSTART:20261105T180000Z DTEND:20261105T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570301338 DTSTART:20261106T180000Z DTEND:20261106T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570302363 DTSTART:20261107T180000Z DTEND:20261107T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570304412 DTSTART:20261111T180000Z DTEND:20261111T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053448Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570306461 DTSTART:20261112T180000Z DTEND:20261112T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053449Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570308510 DTSTART:20261113T180000Z DTEND:20261113T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053449Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570310559 DTSTART:20261114T180000Z DTEND:20261114T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053449Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570312608 DTSTART:20261118T180000Z DTEND:20261118T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053449Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570315681 DTSTART:20261119T180000Z DTEND:20261119T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053449Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570318754 DTSTART:20261120T180000Z DTEND:20261120T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053449Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570320803 DTSTART:20261121T180000Z DTEND:20261121T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053449Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570321828 DTSTART:20261125T180000Z DTEND:20261125T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053449Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570324901 DTSTART:20261126T180000Z DTEND:20261126T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053449Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570325926 DTSTART:20261127T180000Z DTEND:20261127T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053449Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570326951 DTSTART:20261128T180000Z DTEND:20261128T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053449Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570329000 DTSTART:20261202T180000Z DTEND:20261202T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053449Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570330025 DTSTART:20261203T180000Z DTEND:20261203T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053449Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570332074 DTSTART:20261204T180000Z DTEND:20261204T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053449Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815570333099 DTSTART:20261205T180000Z DTEND:20261205T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053449Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815583409473 DTSTART:20261209T180000Z DTEND:20261209T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053449Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815583410498 DTSTART:20261210T180000Z DTEND:20261210T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053449Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815583411523 DTSTART:20261211T180000Z DTEND:20261211T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261015T053449Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53815583412548 DTSTART:20261212T180000Z DTEND:20261212T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Presented after extensive research\, this exhibition recontextu alizes African material culture objects held in the GW Collection for near ly 50 years. Led by Assistant Professor Clement Akpang\, 59 students from four seminar courses offered between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026\, conducted original research to deepen understanding of the university’s holdings and update how we interpret and exhibit these objects. The exhibition feat ures 37 tangible heritage objects\, ranging from an Egúngún Paaka from Y orubaland to a Kii [brass pipe]\, attributed to the Baumum people of Camer oon\, accompanied by images and video that illuminate their rich histories . Research on the entire collection is presented in an accompanying illust rated publication.\n\nImage: Once Known Mende carver [Mende\, Sierra Leone ]\, Sowei\, 19th-20th century\, wood\, varnish\, 16 H x 10 W x 10 D in. Gi ft of Stephen A. Spear\, 1975 (P.75.2.30) GEO:38.895809;-77.040024 LOCATION:Flagg Building\, Luther W Brady Art Gallery 4 & 5 SUMMARY:Unfossilizing African Art URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/unfossilizing-african-art CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR