African and Tribal Arts and Artifacts on Display at William Paterson University

A selection of African art and artifacts will be on view in the Ben Shahn Galleries at William Paterson University through March 4 in an exhibit called Objects of Power. Nearly 700 objects were donated to the university for the exhibit.

The objects include ritual objects used in initiation rites, courtship and marriage ceremonies, spirit and ancestor worship and festivals.

"These objects are closely tied to transitional African religious beliefs and the ceremonies that are integral to the African tribal community," said Nancy Einreinhofer, director of the Ben Shahn Galleries. 

The exhibit is being held in conjunction with the university's second annual Cross-Cultural Arts Festival, which is March 22 to April 8, and showcases the influence of African culture on visual arts, theater, film and music.

The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

For more information call 973-720-2654.