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Figurine of an African woman carrying a toddler on her back in a sling, made of lightweight black material (plastic?). Glued on a piece of Kentucky rock. Made by George Anane in Berekum, Ghana, in 1989 (labeled on bottom).Given to the Archives by…

The 3rd World Program was a Sisters of Loretto-sponsored educational experience in 1976 as a way of celebrating the Bicentennial. This program immersed participants in a transcultural experience to deepen the appreciation of other peoples’ culture…

The 3rd World Program was a Sisters of Loretto-sponsored educational experience in 1976 as a way of celebrating the Bicentennial. This program immersed participants in a transcultural experience to deepen the appreciation of other peoples’ culture…

Kente cloth purchased by Sr. Pauline Albin, SL, in Ghana, Africa, in 1995 and donated for display. The colors in the cloth are yellow, blue, deep red, and green. There are various stitches and widths of bands of color. After teaching in Missouri,…

Carved wood statue of mother and child, made in Ghana, West Africa. It was donated by Sr. Pauline Albin, SL, who began serving in Ghana in 1993.

Ebony wood carving from Ghana, figure of a woman with circular headdress, gold wire earrings, and necklace of blue and white ceramic beads.

The Loretto Africa Project began in 1989. Sr. Marie Ego, SL, served in Ghana 1989-2006 and still serves…

Hand-carved, ebony wood decoration, from Ahwiaa in the Ashanti region of Ghana. The top portion is the Gye Nyame symbol, a sign of the omnipotence and immortality of God. The literal meaning is "unless God..." The bottom portion is a creche or…

Piece of batik fabric from Africa, women getting water from a well and balancing water jugs on their heads in blues, greens, purple, and orange tones. Sent to Sr. Kate Misbauer, SL, by Sr. Pauline Albin, SL, about 1995.

Four brass Loretto Africa Project medallions, shaped like the African continent. Project is misspelled as “projet” on the medallions. Made by a native artist and given to the archives by Sr. Marie Ego, SL, Director of the African Project.

Blue and white kente cloth, from Africa, for a girl as she becomes a woman.Donated by Sr. Marie Ego, SL.