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When I was asked the question, why I like Black art, all I had a great experience in West Africa. I learned so
kinds of thoughts ran through my mind. I thought about much about the culture of our talented people and the
my frst trip to Abidjan, West Africa when I was 24 years background and uniqueness of certain pieces of art. I
old. It was an experience I’ll never forget. We went to a wanted to share my knowledge with everyone. Africa
small village outside town, and the villagers were carving was truly an education on African art and our Black
statues, bracelets and faces from all types of wood, stone culture. It gave me the thirst to learn more. Did you
and ivory. I remember how amazed and excited I was as know that certain carvings are made by only particular
I watched. Keep in mind, I knew very little about Black tribes and only specifc craftsmen within the tribe? The
art. As a child, our walls were adorned with Eurocentric shape of the stone or piece of wood plays an important
art and family photos. This was something brand new part in determining how the piece is carved. Also, there
to me. I remember thinking, Wow, I wish I were so gifted are many tribes throughout Africa, and each tribe has a
and talented. I could make a lot of money. Yet some of particular mask with a painted design pattern that is used
the villagers were so poor; they were working in their bare for certain celebratory dances or rituals. It is not just a
feet. piece of art; it is an education. Everything has a meaning.
I learned more about the meaning of the masks on my
Those villagers were creating masterpieces and trips to South Africa. I purchased three of them.
probably never thought of themselves as artists.
The pieces were stunning and the prices inexpensive. Black art has become part of my life. It represents my
I couldn’t believe it. I wanted to buy everything. I people and my culture. My travels and experiences have
purchased some gorgeous pieces, including an ivory allowed me to gain a greater knowledge, appreciation and
necklace and a beautiful hand-carved ivory bracelet, education of our art. I love walking into my house and
for $40.00. seeing the work of my people adorning the walls.
Lynne Carter
Boxing Judge
Philadelphia, PA
Silk by George Nock
377
376 377
When I was asked the question, why I like Black art, all I had a great experience in West Africa. I learned so
kinds of thoughts ran through my mind. I thought about much about the culture of our talented people and the
my frst trip to Abidjan, West Africa when I was 24 years background and uniqueness of certain pieces of art. I
old. It was an experience I’ll never forget. We went to a wanted to share my knowledge with everyone. Africa
small village outside town, and the villagers were carving was truly an education on African art and our Black
statues, bracelets and faces from all types of wood, stone culture. It gave me the thirst to learn more. Did you
and ivory. I remember how amazed and excited I was as know that certain carvings are made by only particular
I watched. Keep in mind, I knew very little about Black tribes and only specifc craftsmen within the tribe? The
art. As a child, our walls were adorned with Eurocentric shape of the stone or piece of wood plays an important
art and family photos. This was something brand new part in determining how the piece is carved. Also, there
to me. I remember thinking, Wow, I wish I were so gifted are many tribes throughout Africa, and each tribe has a
and talented. I could make a lot of money. Yet some of particular mask with a painted design pattern that is used
the villagers were so poor; they were working in their bare for certain celebratory dances or rituals. It is not just a
feet. piece of art; it is an education. Everything has a meaning.
I learned more about the meaning of the masks on my
Those villagers were creating masterpieces and trips to South Africa. I purchased three of them.
probably never thought of themselves as artists.
The pieces were stunning and the prices inexpensive. Black art has become part of my life. It represents my
I couldn’t believe it. I wanted to buy everything. I people and my culture. My travels and experiences have
purchased some gorgeous pieces, including an ivory allowed me to gain a greater knowledge, appreciation and
necklace and a beautiful hand-carved ivory bracelet, education of our art. I love walking into my house and
for $40.00. seeing the work of my people adorning the walls.
Lynne Carter
Boxing Judge
Philadelphia, PA
Silk by George Nock
377
376 377
