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Face Jugs: Art and Ritual
Last month I wrote about the Chipstone Foundation’s new acquisition, an early Edgefield face jug with writing on the back. Since then, our curatorial team has uncovered the meaning behind the elusive inscription. Before revealing this discovery, I’ll catch you … Continue reading
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Tagged 19th Century Art, African American Art, Ceramics, Decorative Arts, Exhibitions, Face jugs, research, southern art
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