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Iatmul Suspension Hook: Researched and Conserved by David Wright

September, 2020 by Sarah Teel

This Suspension Hook was created by an artist of the Iatmul culture of the Sepik River region in Papa New Guinea.  Suspension hooks are used by many different cultures of the Sepik River region, primarily to keep baskets of food suspended above the ground and away from moisture, insects, and rodents.  In addition, the hooks may also be used to suspend anything that needs to be … [Read more...] about Iatmul Suspension Hook: Researched and Conserved by David Wright

Filed Under: 2015 Fall, ART/MST 488: Basic Conservation of Art and Artifacts Tagged With: conservation, Iatmul culture, oceania, oceanic art, papua new guinea, suspension hook

Fijian Sleeping Mat: Researched and Conserved by Nicole Paden

August, 2020 by Sarah Teel

Traditional Fijian woven mats serve as an important part of Fijian identity.  Female artisans are taught to make the traditional woven mats from a young age, and finely woven mats are displayed as a source of pride in the household.  Simple, practical versions of woven mats are laid over the floors of Fijian homes to serve as rugs, while more elaborate versions of the mats, … [Read more...] about Fijian Sleeping Mat: Researched and Conserved by Nicole Paden

Filed Under: 2017 Fall, ART/MST 488: Basic Conservation of Art and Artifacts Tagged With: fijian culture, oceania, sleeping mat, woven sleeping mat

Fijian Tapa Cloth: Researched and Conserved by Raegan Cash

August, 2020 by Sarah Teel

Tapa cloth is a type of traditional Oceanic fabric that is made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree.  The type of tapa cloth that is made in the Fijian Islands is specifically called masi, and this cloth is decorated using natural dyes and stencils to create intricate, meaningful patterns.  High-quality masi may also be cooked to make the set the designs and make them … [Read more...] about Fijian Tapa Cloth: Researched and Conserved by Raegan Cash

Filed Under: 2017 Fall, ART/MST 488: Basic Conservation of Art and Artifacts Tagged With: fiji, fijian culture, masi tapa cloth, oceania, tapa cloth

Turtle Shell Basketry Mask: Researched and Conserved by Marissa Ewing

April, 2016 by Amanda Horned

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 region represent either mythological or ancestral spirits, which are believed to provide aid in warfare … [Read more...] about Turtle Shell Basketry Mask: Researched and Conserved by Marissa Ewing

Filed Under: 2014 Fall, ART/MST 488: Basic Conservation of Art and Artifacts Tagged With: 20th century art, basketry, mask, oceania, papua new guinea, sepik river region

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  • 2017 Spring, ART 485: Art of Mesoamerica
  • 2018 Fall, ART 385: Art of the Americas
  • 2019 Fall, ART/MST 488: Basic Conservation of Art and Artifacts
  • 2019 Spring, ART 485: Art of Mesoamerica
  • 2020 Fall, ART 487: Art of the Americas
  • 2021 Fall, ART/MST 488: Basic Conservation of Art and Artifacts
  • 2021 Spring, ART 485: Art of Mesoamerica
  • 2022 Fall, ART/MST 488: Basic Conservation of Art and Artifacts
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