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The Richard H. Scheller Collection, presented in this book and on display at the de Young in San ... more The Richard H. Scheller Collection, presented in this book and on display at the de Young in San Francisco, offers a diverse portrait of sub-Saharan African sculpture. More than 100 distinct ethnic groups from more than 20 present-day countries are represented in this book by works of art spanning several centuries and encompassing a broad range of styles, from realism to abstraction. In their original contexts, these objects represent ancestors, express community values and serve religious and ceremonial purposes. Beautifully photographed in natural light, these sculptures range in style from classic and iconic to rare and unusual and challenge commonly held assumptions about African art. The geographical breadth of the collection and the variations in the depictions will allow readers to explore both the histories and the formal qualities of the genre. Enlightening texts by leading scholars enhance the understanding of 122 key objects, alongside main texts on major sculptures and ...
Writing Material Culture History, 2021
Journal de la société des océanistes
The Jolika collection at the de Young museum in San Francisco, the largest display of New Guinea ... more The Jolika collection at the de Young museum in San Francisco, the largest display of New Guinea art in a United States art museum, is distinguished by an important group of historic works from the Sepik River region. Case studies of selected pieces highlight key curatorial issues and opportunities including cultural patrimony claims and the benefits of scientific testing. Ongoing engagement and collaboration with contemporary artists from Papua New Guinea and scholars and scientists in the field enables the museum to gather interpretative data, field documentation and object stories. As a result, names and histories are reconnected to figures and Sepik perspectives about authenticity and artistry are added to the public's understanding of the works.
The Richard H. Scheller Collection, presented in this book and on display at the de Young in San ... more The Richard H. Scheller Collection, presented in this book and on display at the de Young in San Francisco, offers a diverse portrait of sub-Saharan African sculpture. More than 100 distinct ethnic groups from more than 20 present-day countries are represented in this book by works of art spanning several centuries and encompassing a broad range of styles, from realism to abstraction. In their original contexts, these objects represent ancestors, express community values and serve religious and ceremonial purposes. Beautifully photographed in natural light, these sculptures range in style from classic and iconic to rare and unusual and challenge commonly held assumptions about African art. The geographical breadth of the collection and the variations in the depictions will allow readers to explore both the histories and the formal qualities of the genre. Enlightening texts by leading scholars enhance the understanding of 122 key objects, alongside main texts on major sculptures and ...
Writing Material Culture History, 2021
Journal de la société des océanistes
The Jolika collection at the de Young museum in San Francisco, the largest display of New Guinea ... more The Jolika collection at the de Young museum in San Francisco, the largest display of New Guinea art in a United States art museum, is distinguished by an important group of historic works from the Sepik River region. Case studies of selected pieces highlight key curatorial issues and opportunities including cultural patrimony claims and the benefits of scientific testing. Ongoing engagement and collaboration with contemporary artists from Papua New Guinea and scholars and scientists in the field enables the museum to gather interpretative data, field documentation and object stories. As a result, names and histories are reconnected to figures and Sepik perspectives about authenticity and artistry are added to the public's understanding of the works.