Hofstra University Museum of Art: Spirit and Identity: Melanesian Works

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H o f s t r a U n i v e r s i t y M u s e um

Spirit and Identity:

Melanesian Works from the Hofstra University Museum Collections February 18-August 29, 2014 David Filderman Gallery Curated by Kristy L. Caratzola Collections Manager Hofstra University Museum

Front cover credit: Oceanic, Melanesian, Abelam peoples, Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River, Maprik region, Nggwalndu Figure, (detail), 20th century, wood, polychrome pigment, 49.5 x 9.5 x 9 in. Hofstra University Museum Collections, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cedric H. Marks, HU73.83

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Additional exhibition funding provided by Astoria Federal Savings.


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