Title of the Work

Les Fetiches

Artist's full name

Lois Mailou Jones

Date Created

1938

Form of artwork

Painting

Material

Oil on linen

Description

This is a representation of 5 overlapping African masks that were used in rituals. It symbolizes the spiritual growth of a black woman in American society.

Source for image

https://americanart.si.edu/artwork/les-f%C3%A9tiches-31947

Purdue University College of Liberal Arts