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Ruth Waddy

Waiting Game
Waiting Game

Waiting Game

Located in San Francisco, CA

An example of her work may be seen in Black Artists on Art by Samella Lewis and Ruth Waddy

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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Prints

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Dogon Mask

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Located in San Francisco, CA

Bustion was included in Samella Lewis and Ruth Waddy's 1972 survey Black Artists on Art, Volume 2.

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Late 20th Century Contemporary More Prints

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