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African-style commemorative cloth: William V.S. Tubman

20th century

President of Liberia from 1944 to 1971, William Vacanarat Shadrach Tubman gave women the vote in liberia, opened the country up to world trade, and tried to give indigenous people a greater voice in the country's government. In African affairs, he was known as an outspoken opponent of white rule in Africa and played a pivotal role in the creation of the organization of African Unity (OAU).

Printed cotton cloth (wax resist)

44 in. (111.76 cm)

L.: 141 1/2 in.

Gift of Kris McClusky

96.5

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, The Art of Protest, April 27, 2000 - January 21, 2001

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