"Maya's Quilt of Life," created by Faith Ringgold, was commissioned by Oprah Winfrey and given to Dr. Maya Angelou on her birthday. The quilt, part of the estate of Dr. Angelou, will be going up for auction this September at Swann Auction Galleries. The current estimate for the quilt is $150,000 to $200,000.
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Acrylic on canvas and painted, dyed and pieced fabrics, 1989. 1854x1854 mm; 73x73 inches.