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Robert Glew Collection of Nigerien Material Culture

This collection, formed as part of a field study by MSU doctoral student Robert Glew, focuses on the socio-economic and historical factors influencing the expression and definition of Islamic religious identity and practice in South Central Niger. The collection consists of 70 objects of ceremonial and religious importance, including talismans, Korans and Koran holders, prayer clothing, jewelry and other personal attire, and works of creative religious expression. The collection is fully documented with photographs of the site and the people from whom the objects were collected.

Donors and Fieldworkers

Robert Glew Robert Glew

Exhibitions

"African Connections: Perspectives on Collecting Culture," Michigan State University Museum, East Lansing, Michigan, Jan. 31, 1999 - Sept. 5, 1999.

"Drinking the Word of God: Expressions of Faith and the Search for Well-Being in Two West African Communities," East Lansing, Michigan: Michigan State University Museum, March 18, 2001 - January 20, 2002.

Raymond A. Silverman. "African Connections Perspectives on Collecting Culture," [virtual exhibition] (Jan. 6, 2003)

Robert Glew and Raymond Silverman. "Drinking the Word of God: Expressions of Faith and the Search for Well-Being in Two West African Communities," [virtual exhibition] (January 2002)

Gourd inkwell, Hausa culture group, Niger

Quran carrying case, Alhaji Oumarou Abdou, Hausa culture group, Niger

"Birni Mosque" oil painting, Habibou Laye, Niger