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Samā Tama, 2022
Two stories (unspoken), two players, sisal, clay, beeswax thread, cowry shells (synthetic & natural)
13 ½ x 45 in. 12 in.

Duration: 30 min.

Samā Tama inspired by the talking drum from Senegal featuresAshley Shey & Marcelline Mandeng Nken in an investigation of gesture as speech, of untold stories, of womanhood and of pure rhythm as bond. 


Image Credit: Davion Alston