Artist: Yakovlev, Aleaxander Evgenievich (1887-1938)

The Kuli-Kuta Dance, Niamey

Inventory Number: 2011-FA5

Object Description: The Kuli-Kuta Dance, Niamey is a vibrant and dynamic painting that captures the essence of a traditional West African dance, set against the rich cultural backdrop of Niamey, the capital of Niger. The work is an expressive celebration of movement, color, and rhythm, characteristic of the artist’s interest in representing the vitality and cultural diversity of African life.