Sculpture
The ART of Natural Hair African Venus” was created by the sculptor Charles Henri Joseph Cordier in bronze in 1851. The sculpture was created as a companion piece to an earlier work created by Charles Cordier entitled “Said Abdullah of the Mayac, Kingdom of the Darfur”. The model was a young African woman by the name of Seïd Enkess who was a former slave in France. Both busts became popular after France abolished slavery in 1848. Charles Cordier himself was sympathetic to the abolitionist movement and believed in the beauty and equality of all races.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Oakley Almond Festival Needs Vendors
The Oakley Almond Festival will be held September 10th & 11th, 2011 from 10am til10pm at OHARA PARK 1100 Ohara Ave, Oakley, CA. 94561. There will be Arts & Crafts, 100+ Vendors, a petting zoo, rides, games, floats. movies and much more. Vendors needed. Call (925) 848-5466 for details.
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