Located in Senjak (SEN-yak), one of Belgrade's most beautiful residential areas, the Museum of African Art is the only museum in the country dedicated entirely to the culture and arts of the African continent. After many years of having acquired art throughout West Africa, Veda and Dr. Zdravko Pečar formed an extraordinary collection, which they donated to the City of Belgrade, and in 1977 the Museum of African Art was established. The collection now consists of over 1700 authentic objects of art from Mali, Senegal, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Benin, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Togo, Cameroon, and Congo. Along with numerous masks and wooden sculptures, the Museum's permanent exhibit displays other objects made of various media for magical or decorative purpose.
This photo shows a typical West African dwelling, which stands on the grounds of the Museum.
Read more about the Museum here
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12 comments:
it looks so strange surrounded by snow. how wierd...there is no snow in those countries.
Beautiful little snow covered dwelling...with such lively colors...enjoyed the info on the museum...love your through the windshield shot...
I love geometrics and the bright colors against the white snow is quite striking.
The Africam design with the snow is genius.
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Parfait chapeau pour protéger les couleurs!
So amazing to see the contrast w/the snow. Seems so out of place yet, belonging.
What a wild combo! White and vibrant color! Love it!
Yet again such a surprise around the Serbain corner. The idea of cold European snow and the warmth of the African colours is so striking.
It looks so beautiful against the stark background. I'm going to click on the link and visit the museum now.
That is just beautiful! And what a wonderful museum.
Snow in Africa ! may be one of these days when the weather really gets mad on us ! ;-)
First I thought it was a Yurt,those Mongolian tent.
Can you imagine if the walls could talk...
"Send us back where it is nice and Hot!!!!"
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