Model of a summer camp:

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, r...

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Main Authors: Argounova-Low, Tatiana (Author), Brown, Alison Kay 1971- (Author), Jansari, Sushma (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London British Museum Press 2020
Series:British Museum Object in Focus
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Summary: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)
Physical Description:64 Seiten Illustrationen, Portraits 21 cm
ISBN:9780714124889

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