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Front cover of My First Summer in the Sierra by John Muir

African Collection

Contact Information

Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 5263

Hours

By appointment only

Location

Darling Library

This collection was established by Ambassador College in the late 1960s to demonstrate African cultural settings. Azusa Pacific acquired the collection from Ambassador College in 2018. This collection is composed of about 140 items including:

  • Art, pottery, and musical instruments from regions such as the Congo, Rwanda, Zaire, Nigeria, and Ethiopia

Collection Highlights

Photo Gallery

Portrait Made of Bark and Raphia

Portrait Made of Bark and Raphia

 

Painted Gourd

Painted Gourd

Drum with Zebra-Skin Cover

Drum with Zebra-Skin Cover

Thumb Piano

Thumb Piano

Double Clay Jar

Double Clay Jar

Large Painted Clay Jar

Large Painted Clay Jar

Access to the Collections

Our Special Collections and Archives are currently closed. If you have a general question, contact the libraries or call 626-815-5062.