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Who's Afraid of Aunt Jemima?

Faith Ringgold

A narrative quilt about a Black woman entrepreneur, told in text and figure. Painting and textile at once.

Artist
Faith Ringgold
Date
1983
Medium
Acrylic on canvas, dyed and pieced fabric
Movement
Contemporary
Origin
United States
Where it is
Private collection

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