Zanzibar Black 1975

"Zanzibar Black" is a 1975 sculpture by Barbara Chase-Riboud, a prominent African American artist known for her work exploring themes of race, history, and identity. This piece is a striking example of Chase-Riboud's signature use of found materials, in this case, rope and fabric, woven and sculpted into an abstract form. The sculpture's dark, textured surface and flowing, rope-like appendages create a sense of both power and vulnerability, inviting viewers to contemplate the complexities of human experience.