[André Emmerich Gallery, New York, until 1965]; Nelson A. Rockefeller, New York, on loan to The Museum of Primitive Art, New York, 1965–1969; The Museum of Primitive Art, New York, 1969–1978
Such ornaments likely would have been crafted using fibers and feathers, although
The composition is best viewed from the right and must have been site specific.
Pairs of stone lions have been found protecting Han-dynasty tombs (206 B.C.–220
Various degrees of realism and sculptural modeling appear in the figurines, which have
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curators, donors, and surprising behind-the-scenes figures whose contributions have
Lapita art is best known for its ceramics, which feature intricate repeating geometric patterns that occasionally include anthropomorphic faces and figures.
Many Lapita ceramics are large vessels thought to have been used for cooking, serving
The Preventive Conservation Science Laboratory is developing a new test to assess materials used in the storage, display, and transport of organic objects.
Most museums, libraries, and archives do not have the resources necessary to perform
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In addition, four-cornered hats knotted with pile have largely been discovered at
