Stories & heritage
Context, carefully told.
Short essays on how objects are made, documented and cared for. Statements about culture are sourced, and uncertainty is stated rather than smoothed over.
Collecting ·
How to Read a Condition Report
Cracks, losses, old repairs and patina: what each line of a condition report tells you, and what to ask before you buy.
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Ethics ·
Provenance: Why the Paper Trail Matters
Ownership history protects collectors, communities and the objects themselves. Here is how documentation is handled.
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Regions ·
Painted Bark Cloth of Lake Sentani
From beaten inner bark to painted surface: a short look at one of the best-known art forms of the lake.
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Care ·
Caring for Carved Wood at Home
Light, humidity and handling: simple habits that keep a wooden object stable for decades.
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