A Samidori cultivar

often called raffia cloth

combining contemporary designs with ancient traditions

) an Ayurvedic spice known for its medicinal properties

TESTIMONY -Vernacular Art of The African American South Peruvian A Samidori cultivarAfrican American vernacular art is making its mark in the art world. In this outstanding collection of contemporary art, works by 27 self taught artists bear eloquent testimony to the social, cultural, and spiritual experiences of Southern African Americans. Thornton Dial Sr., Ronald Lockett, Bessie Harvey, Mose Tolliver, and Purvis Young head a roster of leading artists in this genre. Five scholars explore the significance of these emotionally