THE MUSEUM COLLECTION

An African tribal mask with a tall, oval shape, split face design with hollow eyes, elongated nose, and mouth. The mask has black and white colors with a small decorative blue and white tile above the left eye, hanging on a textured beige wall.

ABOUT

The Museum Collection of African Art, our permanent collection, began many years ago as a private collection by LOC founder Vicki Richardson, and her late husband, Louis Richardson.  When Left of Center Art Gallery was established, the collection went on display to the public.  As the years passed, the gallery received donations which added to the collection. In 2014, Mr. Joseph Walker, a former importer of African Art, donated a sizeable part of his personal collection to LOC.  The son of the late, prominent artist, Calvin B. Jones, Byron Jones and his wife, Brigitte Jones, also donated part of his father’s personal African Art collection to the gallery.  Others who made the Museum Collection possible include:  Nancy Alain, Aurora Alvarez, Vance Cannon, Cheran Crews, Bill & Rosemary Glass, Lois Mack, Barbara Mecham, Frank McBride, Sr., Helen Murphy, Diana Record, Jack & Marilyn Thompson, and Helen Toland.

Left of Center Artists have long been involved in the creation of much of the public art around the Las Vegas area.  From murals to ZAP boxes, our artists are involved in spreading the arts throughout the communities we all live in. Take a look at some of the art around town which stems from the creativity at LOC!

COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS

  • A traditional African wooden mask with a long beard made of dried plant fibers, mounted on a white wall.

    Unnamed 1

    'Unnamed,' 1970 – 2004

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  • A tall tribal sculpture with a large face mask, horns painted with red, black, and white, and a long tail, holding a spear, set against a backdrop of decorative bamboo sticks.

    Unnamed 2

    'Unnamed,' 1970 – 2004

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  • A tall, rectangular wooden African tribal carving featuring two humanoid figures with elaborate headwear and detailed torsos, a stylized animal figure at the bottom, and decorative geometric patterns, displayed against a background of dried bamboo stalks.

    Unnamed 3

    'Unnamed,' 1970 – 2004

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  • Red wooden traditional African mask with intricate carvings, jewelry, and a small figure standing below it.

    Unnamed 4

    ‘Unnamed’, 1970-2004

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  • Unnamed 5

    ‘Unnamed’, 1970 – 2004

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  • A carved wooden box with animal and geometric designs, featuring a lid with four animal figures and four animal sculptures on the sides, placed on a wooden floor.

    Unnamed 6

    ‘Unnamed’, 1970 – 2004

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  • A traditional wooden African mask mounted on a white wall, with a small brown informational placard to the right listing items in cases.

    Unnamed 7

    ‘Unnamed’, 1970 – 2004

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  • A dark wooden sculpture featuring an anthropomorphic figure with a tall, pointed head and a carved face, standing on a rounded base with a carved face with slitted eyes.

    Unnamed 8

    ‘Unnamed’, 1970 – 2004

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  • Decorative wooden tribal mask on a red textured wall.

    Unnamed 9

    ‘Unnamed’, 1970 – 2004

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  • Traditional African wooden mask with geometric patterns, mounted on a red wall in a museum.

    Unnamed 10

    ‘Unnamed’, 1970 – 2004

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  • A traditional tribal mask made of carved wood, featuring a prominent face with large open eyes, a broad nose, and a mouth with darkened lips. The mask has a weathered and aged appearance with peeling paint and natural wood tones.

    Unnamed 11

    ‘Unnamed’, 1970 – 2004

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  • Traditional African wooden mask with tribal face design, mounted on a textured tan wall.

    Unnamed 12

    ‘Unnamed’, 1970 – 2004

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  • An African tribal mask with a tall, oval shape, a painted face with a white area around the eyes and mouth, a long nose, and a dark top section with a small blue and white symbol.

    Unnamed 13

    ‘Unnamed’, 1970 – 2004

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  • Wooden mask with elongated nose and lips, painted white around the eyes, and mounted on a textured brown wall.

    Unnamed 14

    ‘Unnamed’, 1970 – 2004

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  • African tribal mask with a smiling face, closed eyes, and intricate black hair, mounted on a textured tan wall.

    Unnamed 15

    ‘Unnamed’, 1970 – 2004

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  • A traditional African mask mounted on a yellow textured wall. The mask features an elongated face with geometric details, narrow eyes, a long yellow nose, and a mouth with gritted teeth.

    Unnamed 16

    ‘Unnamed’, 1970 – 2004

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  • A traditional African mask made of carved wood and decorated with cowrie shells, attached to a piece of brown leather or hide.

    Unnamed 17

    ‘Unnamed’, 1970 – 2004

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  • Decorative African shield with geometric patterns and two traditional wooden sticks mounted on a white wall.

    Unnamed 18

    ‘Unnamed’, 1970 – 2004

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  • Two traditional African tribal masks displayed on wall and pedestal.

    Unnamed 19

    ‘Unnamed’, 1970 – 2004

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  • A decorative wooden model of a ship with detailed carvings and small figurines standing on it, displayed on a wooden stand against a plain wall.

    Unnamed 20

    ‘Unnamed’, 1970 – 2004

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  • Three traditional African masks mounted on a white wall, each with unique carved and painted designs.

    Unnamed 21

    ‘Unnamed’, 1970 – 2004

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