DANIEL P. BIEBUYCK

He lived a long valued life.

I married into the family for a short period Of time and had the pleasure of Daniel's company just a few times. But times I met with him he left an indelible mark on my soul, his stature, radiance and his wisdom; the way he comported himself, what s blessing and treat. I clearly will always remember sharing a snifter of Brandy and listening to classical music. I remain indelibly impressed to this day, what an incredible father and inspiration he became to each and every one of his children...

I never had the privilege of meeting Professor Biebuyck, but followed and relied on his wonderful research and writing as a scholar of Congolese humanities myself. I am writing a brief tribute about him for the journal _African Arts_, and would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone who may have a research or other compelling photograph that I might include. Please contact me at [email protected]. Thanks in advance--

Allen F. Roberts
UCLA Distinguished Professor of World Arts...

I had the privilege to be one of Daniel's students at the University of South Florida, when he was the Golding Distinguished Professor of African Art in the 1990's. I remained a friend of Daniel and Laure-Marie over the years. I last heard from Daniel on December 20, 2019 and he told me that he was not feeling well. I was saddened to learn of his passing and I will miss him!

Per aspera ad astra