Pendant 1
In the Mother and Child plate of 1957 in the foundation’s collection, the African female figure wears a neckpiece that bears similarities to this pendant.
Citation Author: Sterling V. Hykes
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Pendant 2
In the Mother and Child plate of 1957 in the foundation’s collection, a somewhat similar bird is represented in the background to the right of the female figure’s left shoulder.
Plate (Mother & Child)
Sterling Hykes often chose subjects for his enamel plaques and plates that reflect his interest in African art and his African American heritage. This work feature the image of an African woman with a stylized hat, a prominent neckpiece and a distinctive patterned dress, a small child positioned in front wearing a similarly stylized hat, flowers and a bird in…
Warrior Plate 1
Sterling Hykes often chose subjects for his enamel plaques and plates that reflect his interest in African art and his African American heritage. This image of an African head of a warrior is seen in profile with wavy stylized hair, decked with various body ornaments, is set against a lush yellow background with the warrior’s shield prominently visible against smaller…
Warrior Plate 2
This work complements the previous plate, but on a black background and larger. Sterling Hykes often chose subjects for his enamel plaques and plates that reflect his interest in African art and African American heritage. The head of an African warrior is seen in profile with wavy stylized hair, decked with various body ornaments with the warrior’s shield, resembling a…