Living Spirits with Fixed Abodes Masterpieces Exhibition Papua New Guinea Art

Description: Living Spirits with Fixed Abodes: The Masterpieces Exhibition of the Papua New Guinea National Museum and Art Gallery by Barry Craig, Mark Busse, Soroi Eoe, edited by Barry Craig with photographs by David Becker and Anthony L. Crawford and a foreword by Michael T. Somare, published by the University of Hawai'i Press in 2010. This Book is a Hardcover with Dust Jacket measuring 8.75" x 11.75" with xxii+286 pages.Book DescriptionOn the eve of Papua New Guinea’s attainment of independence from Australia, Chief Minister Michael Somare referred to the new nation’s cultural treasures as "living spirits with fixed abodes." He was referring to the prevailing belief of Papua New Guineans that everything is invested with spirit, not least the objects carved, modeled, or constructed for ceremonial, and often everyday, use. The Masterpieces Exhibition includes the most significant cultural treasures on display at the Papua New Guinea’s national museum. This book gives the reader a thorough account of each of the exhibition’s 209 pieces. An introduction aims to give the general reader an idea of the significance of the objects and how they are to be understood. Other chapters provide a brief history of the museum and its role in forging national identity. Editor Barry Craig sets the individual works in their local context with historical and field photographs. The objects are dealt with under various headings: Watercraft, Architecture, Household Items, Gardening and Fertility Figures, Hunting and Warfare, Musical Instruments, Masks and Mortuary Objects.ConditionBrand New Book, Unread, in Nice Condition, with some Rubbing to the Dust Jacket and Small, Light Bumps to the Corners which have caused Small Crinkling to the Dust Jacket and Hardcover Boards and a Couple of Very Small, 1/8" long Tears but No Large Tears, Stains, or Other Major Damage. No Remainder Mark.I will be listing many interesting nonfiction books on a variety of subjects (history, architecture, art, etc.) as well as vintage paperback novels, CDs, and Criterion Collection DVDs, so please check out my other listings. The Fine Print: This book will be securely packed. I have had books damaged in the mail before and know how that feels, so I will pack everything professionally and securely to make sure that does not happen to you. The book will be shipped USPS Media Mail. Shipping cost is $6.49. I will offer a combined shipping discount for multiple books (and other media items) purchased. The more you buy, the more you will save on shipping costs. If buying multiple items, please wait until I have sent you an invoice with the combined shipping discount before sending payment. Buyers who pay before receiving an invoice will not receive a combined shipping discount. I will not send a refund after the fact due to the extra eBay fees and hassle. Payment is expected within a week after purchase, unless prior arrangements have been made. It will be shipped promptly after payment is received. There are no returns accepted for this book nor any other items. Ask any questions about an item’s condition or content before ordering.

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