Jimmy Ernst Construction

Jimmy Ernst – 1968 Mixed media construction by American artist Jimmy Ernst. Jimmy Ernst (American/German 1920-1984), was the son of important German surrealist artist Max Ernst.  Jimmy was an important and influential 20th-century American artist associated with the American surrealism movement and the New York abstract expressionism movement. Jimmy’s works have been included in many…

Luba or Hemba Prestige Stool

Early 20th-century prestige stool with a female caryatid carved by a Luba or Hemba artist of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).  The DRC, formerly Zaire, is a sub-Saharan country of Central Africa.  Luba and Hemba peoples are known for their wood carvings, particularly prestige stools.  The hierarchy of society for these cultures is signified…