"The Liberian Mural"
Description: A wall mural consisting of 18 carved panels
Each panel is 10 feet high by 13 1/2 inches wide
Total size: 10 feet high by 20.25 feet wide
Material: Mahogany wood
The sculptor Alfred Yeagon worked for the Liberia Ministry of Public Works and was also responsible for the monument on the grounds of the Centennial Pavilion in Monrovia, as well as numerous other wo
rks. He participated, along with other artists, in making the carvings and decorations works at Hotel Africa, the venue of the 1979 OAU Conference. The Liberian Mural is one of the few remaining works in existence by Mr. The Mural is remarkable for its beauty and grandeur but it is even more exceptional as many works of art were lost during the long Liberian Civil War. Originally created for the 1979 Organization of African Unity (OAU)Conference hosted by the Government of Liberia, The Liberian Mural is the culmination of two years labor by the Liberian sculptor and carver Alfred Yeagon. The work, however, was not collected after completion and was subsequently forgotten in Mr. Yeagon's workshop until it was rediscovered and purchased, in the 1980's by the current owner, Maria King Wallace. The Liberian Mural depicts four scenes in the history of Liberia:
• The first scene shows village life - People occupied with daily activities and playing musical instruments.
• The second scene shows the arrival of the slave traders, their ships in the horizon, and men and women, with their children, in shackles being led to the ships.
• The third scene shows the arrival in Liberia of the freed slaves from America petitioning the King of Bushrod Island for land to resettle.
• The forth scene shows the descendants of the repatriated slaves as educated professionals. The Liberian Mural depicts four scenes in the history of Liberia. Contact Us: [email protected]
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