Talking to Gods: Ainu Artifacts in the Hearst Museum
The Ainu, the Indigenous people of northern Japan, traditionally use uniquely carved prayer sticks and highly-prized lacquer bowls to send prayers and offerings to their…
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People Made These Things: Connecting with the Makers of Our World
Why do we sometimes know a lot about who made things, and why do we sometimes not? Why does it sometimes matter to us, and why might it sometimes not? These are the questions that are raised in this inaugurual exhibit.
