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William Fagg

1914–1992

Biography

William Buller Fagg (28 April 1914 – 10 July 1992) was a British curator and anthropologist. He was the Keeper of the Department of Ethnography at the British Museum (1969–1974), and pioneering historian of Yoruba and Nigerian art, with a particular focus on the art of Benin.

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Sketches, letters, etc.

  • Letter from Ronald Moody to Mr Fagg, keeper of the Museum of Mankind (British Museum Department of Ethnography)

    Ronald Moody, recipient: William Fagg
    19 June 1974

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