Prophet, Nancy Elizabeth, 1890-1960

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American sculptress born in Warwick, Rhode Island of a Narraganset Indian father and an Afro-American mother. Studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and taught in various schools. Her work became well-known throughout Europe and the United States.

From the description of Diary, 1922-1934, Paris, France. (Brown University). WorldCat record id: 122493080

Nancy Elizabeth Prophet (b. Mar. 19, 1890-d. 1960) was a sculptural artist during the Harlem Rennaisance.

From the description of Prophet, Nancy Elizabeth, 1890-1960 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10597328

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African American women artists
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Expatriate artists
Narragansett Indians
Women artists
Women sculptors
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Birth 1890

Death 1960

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