Kwame Brathwaite Untitled (Sikolo with Carolee Prince Designs). 1968.
"This is a picture of Sikolo Brathwaite, my wife and muse. The headpiece, inspired by South African beadwork, was designed by Carolee Prince, w
(...) hose exquisite beadwork was also worn by Nina Simone and can be seen in many of my photos. This picture is part of the 'Black Is Beautiful' narrative–an embrace of African ancestry and unifying the black experience around the globe."
- Kwame Brathwaite
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