ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Many people have helped make this project possible. The research that informs this exhibit was supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Office of Research Development Administration. Special thanks goes to the SIUC Women Studies Program for providing funding for exhibit preparation. We are especially grateful to Michael Hernandez who committed so much of his time and creativity to helping us transform a rather unwieldy abstract concept into a gallery installation. Most importantly, we owe a debt of gratitude to the many Nigerians who graciously welcomed us into their homes and helped us to see Africa through fresh eyes.