Fowler in Focus: African Basketry Arts, Thinking outside the Basket September 6, 2009 to January 24, 2010 These beautiful, ingenious works are mostly examples of basketry not created as containers, but rather serving myriad other functions in African life. See hats, masks, shields, elegant screens, sleeping mats, and other household items—presented in counterpoint to a small grouping of conventional containers including divination baskets, treasure baskets, and more—all made by creatively employing a wide variety of basketry techniques and materials. This exhibition is presented as a companion to Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art, opening Oct 4 and is guest curated by Doran H. Ross. News Release Link News Release PDF