Oil Paintings Series by Howard Garrison Researched and Conserved by Jessica Brenneke BEFORE CONSERVATION An Ozarks native of Christian County, Howard Garrison was a colorful character. He is remembered most as a bootlegger and as a businessman, perhaps most importantly as the first owner of the Ozarks landmark known as the Riverside Inn, which he designed, … [Read more...]
Turtle Shell Basketry Mask Researched and Conserved by Marissa Ewing BEFORE CONSERVATION AFTER CONSERVATION The art of the Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea revolves heavily around men’s societies and their associated ceremonies and initiations. Sepik River religions involve ancestor worship, and many of the masks produced in this … [Read more...]
Gravestones at the Union Campground Cemetery Researched and conserved by Allison Robbins, Megan Kell, and Amanda Horned Rural or “garden” cemeteries such as the Union Campground Cemetery were established in the early 19th century and continue to be used in the United States today. Stone and concrete grave markers, including headstones, footstones, and sometimes … [Read more...]
Mukudj Tourist-Trade Mask and Kifwebe Mask Researched and Conserved by Caitlin Baker BEFORE CONSERVATION: AFTER CONSERVATION: Mukudj Mask Traditional Punu culture Mukudj masks are worn in rituals to represent the ideal female and to represent deceased ancestors. The masks … [Read more...]
Native American Beaded Rosettes Researched and Conserved by Amanda Flavin BEFORE CONSERVATION: AFTER CONSERVATION: The beaded rosette is a solid-beaded, circular medallion that developed from Native American quillwork that was made in a circular form. These circular designs … [Read more...]