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November 15
Boat Seat with Spider Web Design, Anansi the Spider
This seat, donated by storyteller Juan García, is the first object acquired by the National Museum of African American History & Culture. The spider image possibly references the character of Anansi, the clever spider featured in stories around the world.
Storytelling Through Song with Smithsonian Folkways
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Learn more about storyteller Juan García Salazar in this Smithsonian Magazine article
Smithsonian Libraries showcases an artists' book that has eight legs like a spider!
Storytelling is featured all over the Smithsonian, including the Asian Pacific American Center!
Listen to some stories from the vault of Smithsonian Affiliate, International Storytelling Center
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