About
The life and work of storyteller, puppeteer, and puppet maker Akbar Imhotep
This special exhibit was put together by Ra Malika Imhotep around the “Black History Hand Puppets” constructed by her father and legendary Wren’s Nest storyteller Akbar Imhotep between 1994-1996. Its title comes from Imhotep’s poetic description of the transition between life to the afterlife : “crossing the crystal river.” As depicted in the quilt reproduced here, made by Imhotep in the year prior to his own crossing,
VENUE
Wrens Nest House MuseumNEIGHBORHOODWest End
TYPEmuseum
ADDRESS1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW
MARTAWest End · 5 min walk
FREE PARKINGgarage, street
PRACTICAL
TIMESAll Day
