Caption: Dedication - Spurlock Museum
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RICHARD AND BARBARA FALETTI GALLERY OF AFRICAN CULTURES DR. ARNOLD H. AND MRS. AUDREY A. LEAVITT GALLERY OF MIDDLE EASTERN CULTURES These galleries celebrate Africa and the Middle East as places of beginnings and renewal. Human development is explored through early stone toots, the birth of urban civilizations and extensive trade networks* the creation of written communication, and the evolution of tomb and monument styles that pay tribute to the dead. A Yoruba beaded crown is the highlight of the ancient trading kingdoms exhibit in Africa; Looking Forward. Looking Back. Mud cloths reflect the colors of the savanna, while statues and masks mirror images of women, I animals, deities, and beloved ancestors. Currencies illustrate how ancient honor continues to inspire modern struggles for freedom
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