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Art Institute of Chicago
Mama Wata

Mama Wata

Radcliffe Bailey

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RRadcliffe BaileyAmerican

Mama Wata

1995 · Photograph

Can I see it?

Yes — on view

Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

Room1

Confirmed on public display.

Verified: 9 d ago· verified
In this state since: Aug 19, 2026
Source: Official museum collection data

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About

“Mama Wata” is a photograph by Radcliffe Bailey (American), dated 1995. Its recorded subjects include children, photography, and letters (signs). As of the latest verification it is on public display at Art Institute of Chicago (Gallery 1) in Chicago. ART MAP tracks this work's display status over time, with every claim carrying its source and verification date.

Details

Artist: Radcliffe Bailey
Date: 1995
Medium: Photograph
Accession number: 1995.281

In the catalog

Children Photography Letters (signs)African American Snakes Blue (color)United States

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No public auction records tracked for this work. Sales at Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips will appear here as the index grows.

Data sources

pipeline · record aic:142595 · fetched 9 d ago

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