"Shapes of 'Arewa' (Happiness) - African Sculptures Donated by Takako Maoka" Exhibition
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At Musashino Art university Museum & Library
Media: Sculpture, Crafts
"Arewa" is a Nigerian word meaning "happiness." Takako Maoka lived there for 7 years since 1972 for her husband's business. During her stay, she traveled to various areas in Nigeria, visiting craft studios and shops and collecting ceramics, clothes, jewelry, sculptures and many kinds of crafted objects. Her collection ranges from decorative objects to items for daily use. From a total of 600 items she collected, this exhibition presents around 400 works showcasing various pieces of "happiness" she collected.
Location: Musashino Art university Museum & Library, Folklore Gallery (Building 13, 2F)
Schedule
From 2008-04-14 To 2008-05-10
Exhibition Hours: 10:00-17:00
Website
http://www.musabi.ac.jp/library/index.html (Japanese) (venue's website)
Fee
Free
Venue Hours
From 10:00 To 18:00
saturdays closing at 17:00
Closed on Sundays, Holidays
Note:Closed on University Holidays.
Maps
Yahoo (Japanese)
Mobile Map (Japanese)
Access
20 minutes walk from Takanodai station on the Seibu Kokubunji line or 20 minutes bus from JR Kokubunji station to the Ogawa Kamishuku Bidai Mae stop.
Address
1-736 Ogawacho, Kodaira-shi, Tokyo 187-8505
Phone: 042-342-6003
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"Shapes of 'Arewa' (Happiness) - African Sculptures Donated by Takako Maoka" Exhibition</a>
Venue: Musashino Art university Museum & Library
Schedule: From 2008-04-14 To 2008-05-10
Exhibition Hours: 10:00-17:00
Address: 1-736 Ogawacho, Kodaira-shi, Tokyo 187-8505
Phone: 042-342-6003
