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Indigenous Art Research Paper

Indigenous Art

North America

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date 8-11th century, d. stone, e. Currently in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC.

The sculpture depicts a warrior, showing how warrior qualities were essential to survival in the culture. My European friends would think this statue has great symmetry and form because it does.

South America

Inca, b. Gold Llama: https://www.britishmuseum.org/images/llama_m.jpg

c. date: about 1500 C.E., d. gold, e. British Museum

The gold sculpture was likely to be an offering or a burial object. My European friends would think it was beautiful, even though it is simple.

6. a. Inca, b. Textile from Nazca: https://www.britishmuseum.org/images/respro_AT_landing_624x224.jpg

c. date: around 1500 BCE, d. wool textile, e. private collection

The textile may have been decorative or worn. My European friends would think it was beautiful, with interesting faces.

Pacific

7. a. Java, b. Klana mask: http://museum.cornell.edu/img/mids/indo-klana-mask.jpg

c. date: 20th century, d. wood and paint, e. Cornell University

This mask was likely used in ritual and cultural dancing. My European friends would like it and think it was scary.

8. a. Papua New Guinea, b. Dog tooth necklace: http://www.newguineaart.com/assets/images/gallery/necklacep106-2e26d8e8.jpg

c. date: 1970s or before, d. rope and animal teeth, e. private collection

This necklace was perhaps worn by important members of the tribe to demonstrate prowess. My European friends would be frightened by it.

Sub-Saharan Africa

9. a. Dogon, b. Figures with Xylophone: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/images/h2/h2_1979.206.131.jpg

10. a. Dogon, b. Standing Man: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/images/h2/h2_1978.412.322.jpg

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