An African Love Affair
Lisa Wyatt
The world according to Allen and Polly Roberts: (Left, coffee table) Welded iron sculptures from “Walking Man” series by Senegalese artist Ndary Lo, 2006. (Shelves from top) Reverse-glass paintings of Sheikh Amadou Bamba, 1999; contemporary Persian verse in calligraphy, from Westwood Boulevard shops, 2003; Tibetan Buddhist blackened brass gong, 18th century; acrylic paintings in the “Liminal Icons” series by Hans Breder, 1980s; orthodox icons from northern Russia, gesso on wooden panels, 18th century. (Behind bench) Roman Catholic home altar from Oaxaca, Mexico, late 19th century to early 20th century.