Catalogue
Catalogue
Object Type
Name/Title
Sculptures Kanak
Primary Maker
Contributor/Publisher
Office culturel, scientifique et technique canaque
Place
Date
Circa 1984
Physical Description
22 plates : b&w ill., map ; 31 x 44 cm.
Language
French
Level of Current Record
Bib record
Member Object
Subject Category
Content
Photographic portfolio of significant cultural artefacts from New Caledonia, indicating their current locations in various European museums (mainly France, Switzerland, Germany).
Public Access Text
Includes sculptures of carved posts, figures and masks and explains their origins and usage in Kanak Society, New Caledonia, in the 1800's.
Collection Type
Reserve Collection - XXOS
Copyright
All rights reserved
Last Update
19 Dec 2023
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