Model of a Summer Camp
Published on 29. October 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-0-7141-2488-9 (ISBN)
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 model's 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 Museum's Collection and the rich heritage of Sakha (Yakutia).
This book gives readers the opportunity to learn about a unique object in the British Museum's Collection and the rich heritage of Sakha (Yakutia).
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Illustrated throughout
Dimensions
Height: 206 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
156 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7141-2488-9 (9780714124889)
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Persons
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.
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.