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Bones of the Ancestors

Egloff Brian, Serena Nanda, Brian Egloff

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Žanras East Indians -- United States -- Fiction, Anthropology -- Fiction, New York (State) -- New York -- Fiction, Enga (Papua New Guinean people) -- Antiquities -- Collection and preservation, Ambum Stone, Enga (Papua New Guinean people) -- Claims, Enga (Papua New Guinean people) -- Ethnic identity, Figurines, Prehistoric -- Social aspects -- Case studies, Cultural property -- Protection -- Social aspects -- Case studies, Cultural property -- Protection -- Political aspects -- Case studies, Art dealers -- Corrupt practices -- Case studies, Ethnicity -- Political aspects -- Case studies, Papua New Guinea -- Antiquities -- Collection and preservation, Cultural And Social Anthropology, Prehistoric Art, Social Science, History - General History, Sociology, History - Prehistoric & Primitive, Oceania, Art / History / Prehistoric & Primitive, Anthropology - General
Leidėjas AltaMira Press
Leidimo metai 2008 m.
Puslapių skč. 240 psl.
Viršelis Minkštas viršelis
ISBN 9780759111608
Kategorijos Skulptūra

Bones of the Ancestors

"Bones of the Ancestors" by Brian Egloff and Serena Nanda is a captivating exploration of the Ambum Stone, a remarkable 3,000-year-old artifact from Papua New Guinea. Published by AltaMira Press in 2008, this 240-page book delves into the intricate journey of this ancient carving as it transitioned from its cultural origins to the contemporary antiquities market, ultimately landing in a significant modern museum. With a focus on themes such as cultural property protection and the corrupt practices of art dealers, this book offers compelling case studies that highlight the political and social aspects surrounding the Ambum Stone. Perfect for enthusiasts of anthropology and art history, "Bones of the Ancestors" invites readers to consider the complexities of cultural heritage and the ongoing challenges in preserving it. Discover the intertwining stories of art, culture, and ethics in this thought-provoking work.

Book cover of: Bones of the Ancestors. By: Egloff Brian, Serena Nanda, Brian Egloff

Bones of the Ancestors

€50,92
€50,92 €52,49