Beauty and Adornment in the Sahara: Tuareg and Wodaabe
- Event Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024–Sunday, March 16, 2025
- Location: Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana, IL
- Cost: Free
This exhibit by former Registration Assistant Haley Collins (class of 2024) explores the aesthetics and belongings of the Tuareg and Wodaabe, two nomadic cultures in Northern Africa. It features Tuareg jewelry inspired by the Tifinagh alphabet and Wodaabe pieces that follow beauty standards of symmetry, geometry, and natural elements. The two groups are currently close neighbors, and the Wodaabe’s interest in beauty means that they are open to integrating new materials into their own aesthetics. With this newfound connection, Wodaabe have incorporated Tuareg material culture into their own.
On display in the Featured Objects Case on the second floor balcony through Sunday, March 16.
Contact
For further information on this event, contact the Museum Information Desk at spurlock-museum@illinois.edu (email link) or (217) 333-2360
All participants are welcome. To request disability-related accommodations for this event, please contact Brian Cudiamat at cudiamat@illinois.edu (email link) or (217) 244-5586.