The Kuba are the most numerous and politically powerful groups in Zaire. They are renowned for the innovative designs and geometric decoration they use in various media particularly textiles and other forms of personal adornment.
Admission is free.
Darish has conducted extensive research in Zaire, focusing on the work of weavers and embroiderers in ceremonial contexts. The event is sponsored by the museum, Wake Forest s women s studies program and a grant from The Winston-Salem Foundation. The event, part of Wake Forest s Year of the Arts, is one of several programs the museum has organized to celebrate the arts and cultural achievements of non-Western cultures. The museum is located behind the tennis courts, adjacent to the track stadium. For more information, call 759-5282.