15 May, Friday, 4:30–7:00 p.m.

OPENING EVENT

Ukara: Ritual Cloth of the Ekpe Secret Society

Introductory Remarks, Panel Discussion, and Performance

Eli Bentor, Professor of Art History at Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, will speak briefly on the history of ukara cloth and moderate a discussion with five members of the Ekpe secret society from Maryland.

A performance by the Ekpe members and reception will follow

in Lathrop and Kim Galleries.