Wokie Massaquoi-Wicks

• Born: Liberia
• Active: Knoxville (Knox County)
• Region: East
• Mediums: Fiber/Textile

Wokie Massaquoi-Wicks

Sisters Tobertha and Wokie grew up in Liberia, West Africa and draw artistic inspiration from their homeland and its distinctive and colorful traditions. They create well-constructed one-of-a-kind gowns, dresses, shirts, and jewelry blending centuries-old traditional patterns and color schemes with contemporary accents and influences.

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