CONGO SQUARE
Named for the historical gathering place and trading grounds
of African people in colonial New Orleans, enter this unique area to experience
the music, art, and energy of Africa and the African Diaspora. The Congo Square
African Marketplace features an array of handcrafted original artwork reflecting
the roots of African culture and heritage in New Orleans, and throughout the
world. Honor the Ancestors of the Diaspora and help memorialize those affected
by our recent national tragedies at the Congo Square Ancestral/Egun Shrine.
Sculptures, paintings, handcrafted leather works, ceramics, jewelry and wearable
art are just a few of the treasures that can be found in Congo Square and in
the four artist demonstration areas. Traditional art making techniques from
various cultures of the African Diaspora, as rendered by New Orleans artists,
are featured in this year’s Congo Demo booths. Highlighted crafts include
Ghanaian Adinkra stamping and batik techniques, Tuareg silversmithing, metallic
resin sculpture, leatherworking, millinery techniques, Nigerian clay coiling
techniques and painting, all by Louisiana artists.
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