The Hofstra University Museum
112 Hofstra
University, Hempstead, Long Island, New York, 11549-1090
Hofstra African collection
Africa, Gabon, Mitsohgo
Standing Female Figure with Janus Heads, 19/20th
century
Wood, kaolin HU 93.5
52 x 12 x 7 3/4 in. (132 x 30.5 x 19.7 cm)
They received many gifts from the known artist Sol Levitt and his wife
Josephine
The collection of over 4,000 objects includes paintings, drawings, works on
paper, as well as ethnographic objects of African, Asian, and Pre-Columbian
origin. The Museum is poised for tremendous growth in its outreach, and as part
of the University’s five-year plan is targeted for expansion of its
facilities.