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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

Sepik Region Mask: Researched and Conserved by Akira Alves

September, 2020 by Sarah Teel

Masks from the Sepik Region are carved from a single piece of wood that is incised and painted with colorful patterns. Common features include the beak-shaped nose, which can face either upwards or downwards, and concentric lines of red, yellow, white, and black pigments.  The masks are generally used in rituals for the purpose of protection, and these often take place during … [Read more...] about Sepik Region Mask: Researched and Conserved by Akira Alves

Filed Under: 2019 Fall, ART/MST 488: Basic Conservation of Art and Artifacts Tagged With: conservation, Iatmul culture, oceania, papa new guinea, Sepik Region Mask

Sago Pounder: Researched, Conserved, and Repaired by Akira Alves

September, 2020 by Sarah Teel

The sago pounder is a tool used to harvest and process the inner bark of the sago palm, which provides a staple food for the people of the Sepik Region of New Guinea. For this process, the sago palm is first cut open and the bark is removed. Next, the sago pounder is used like an axe or hoe to gradually scrape the inner bark or pith from the outer bark.  The pith is then … [Read more...] about Sago Pounder: Researched, Conserved, and Repaired by Akira Alves

Filed Under: 2019 Fall, ART/MST 488: Basic Conservation of Art and Artifacts Tagged With: asmat culture, conservation, indonesia, New guinea, oceania, sago pounder

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

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