"Shapes of 'Arewa' (Happiness) - African Sculptures Donated by Takako Maoka" Exhibition

Musashino Art University Museum & Library

Follow

• ○
  Bookmarks
  0
• ○
  Went
  0

Finished

SHARE

"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	Apr 14 (Mon) 2008-May 10 (Sat) 2008  Opening Hours Information Hours 11:00-19:00 Open 10:00-17:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. Closed Wednesday Closed on University Holidays and in between exhibitions. Notice Exhibition Hours: 10:00-17:00
Fee	Free
Venue	Musashino Art University Museum & Library https://mauml.musabi.ac.jp/en/
Location	1-736 Ogawacho, Kodaira-shi, Tokyo 187-8505 Open with a Map App
Access	18 minute walk from Takanodai Station on the Seibu Kokubunji line; From the North exit of Kokubunji Station, take the Seibu bus for 20 minutes and get off at Musashino Bijutsu Daigaku Main Gate; From the North exit of Tachikawa Station on the JR Chuo line, take the Tachikawa bus for 25 minutes and get off at Musashino Bijutsu Daigaku.
Phone	042-342-6003
Related images	Click on the image to enlarge it

Back to Articles

SHARE