Betye Saar 1926-2026
Hoo Doo #19, 1992
Mixed media assemblage
9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.
24.1 x 19.1 cm
24.1 x 19.1 cm
PFF498
© Betye Saar
Pan-African spirituality, Hoodoo, Description: Double-sided work on small handheld chalkboard. On the front is a male figure dressed in a suit, top hat, and cane. Above him are two swords, on the bottom, is an image of a lit cigar and an image of another suited man. The frame around the figure is bright red and has spiritual symbols inscribed in it. On the reverse side, the outer frame is black with artifacts adhered to it, such as a pair of blue eyes, wristwatches, figas, and buttons. On the board, there are more symbols written in chalk.
Provenance
Swann Auction 2565 Acquired directly from the artist, private collection, California (1998); thence by descent to the owner prior to Swann auction, California (2005).Exhibitions
"Echoes in Our Bones: The Enduring Legacy of Black Women Artists In American Art and Culture," Arts Council of Princeton. Dates: Sep 5, 2026 - Oct 6, 2026"Queens, Gods, and Devotees", Maguire Art Museum. Dates: Sep 23, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024.