Among nomadic tribes, owning a flock of cows was not the only symbol of wealth. Authentic African art and African wooden headrests and neck rests are often additional, supportive indices of status.

Called “Godmother of African American Art,” Lewis was born in New Orleans in 1927. She grew up in Ponchatoula, La., returning ...

Shining under the lights of Austin Public Library, panels of colorful beaded glass twist and flatten to reveal a patchwork of ...