Model of a Summer Camp by Tatiana Argounova-Low (English) Paperback Book

Description: Model of a Summer Camp by Tatiana Argounova-Low, Alison K. Brown, Sushma Jansari A new title in the British Museums Object in Focus series, concentrating on a fascinating mammoth ivory model depicting a Siberian summer festival. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Model of a Summer Camp is an intriguing object with a range of stories to tell. Originating in the Sakha (Yakutia) region of far northeastern Russia, it depicts a yhyakh celebration - a festival of huge cultural importance to the region. This concise book takes a detailed look at the object, revealing the intricacies of the yhyakh and the models fascinating journey from Siberia to the British Museum. The recent resurgence of interest around the model is also explored, where creative responses and research have enriched our understanding of its stories.This book gives readers the opportunity to learn about a unique object in the British Museums Collection and the rich heritage of Sakha (Yakutia). Author Biography Dr Tatiana Argounova-Low is a Senior Lecturer in Anthropology at the University of Aberdeen.Professor Alison K. Brown holds a Personal Chair in Social Anthropology and is an Honorary Curatorial Fellow at the University of Aberdeen.Dr Sushma Jansari is Tabor Foundation Curator, South Asia at the British Museum. Table of Contents PrologueIn Focus: Model of a Summer CampFrom Siberia to the British MuseumCentury Long Journey: Exhibiting the Model in Sakha (Yakutia)NotesFurther readingAcknowledgementsPicture credits Promotional A new title in the British Museums Object in Focus series, concentrating on a fascinating mammoth ivory model depicting a Siberian summer festival. Promotional "Headline" A new title in the British Museums Object in Focus series, concentrating on a fascinating mammoth ivory model depicting a Siberian summer festival. Details ISBN0714124885 Author Sushma Jansari Pages 64 Publisher British Museum Press Year 2020 ISBN-10 0714124885 ISBN-13 9780714124889 Format Paperback Imprint British Museum Press Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Language English UK Release Date 2020-10-29 Publication Date 2020-10-29 NZ Release Date 2020-10-29 Illustrations Illustrated throughout Series Objects in Focus Audience General AU Release Date 2021-02-18 DEWEY 736.609575 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151520919;

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