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Real, Recent, or Replica - Precolumbian Caribbean Heritage as Art, Commodity, and Inspiration (Hardcover)
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Real, Recent, or Replica - Precolumbian Caribbean Heritage as Art, Commodity, and Inspiration (Hardcover)
Series: Caribbean Archaeology and Ethnohistory
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Examines the largely unexplored topics in Caribbean archaeology of
looting of heritage sites, fraudulent artifacts, and illicit trade
of archaeological materials Real, Recent, or Replica:
PrecolumbianCaribbean Heritage as Art, Commodity, and Inspiration
is the first book-length study of its kind to highlight the
increasing commodification of Caribbean Precolumbian heritage.
Amerindian art, including 'TaIno' art, has become highly coveted by
collectors, spurring a prolific and increasingly sophisticated
black market of forgeries, but also contemporary artistic
engagement, openly appreciated as modern artworks taking
inspiration from the past. The contributors to this volume contend
with difficult subject matter including the continued looting of
archaeological sites in the region, the seismic increase of
forgeries, and the imbalance of power and economic relations
between the producers and consumers of neo-Amerindian art. The case
studies document the considerable time depth of forgeries in the
region (since the late nineteenth century), address the policies
put in place by Caribbean governments and institutions to safeguard
national patrimony, and explore the impact looted and forged
artefacts have on how museums and institutions collect and
ultimately represent the Caribbean past to their audiences.
Overall, the volume emphasizes the continued desire for the
'authentic' Precolumbian artifact, no matter the cost. It provides
insights for archaeologists, museum professionals, art historians,
and collectors to combat illegal trade and support communities in
creating sustainable heritage industries.
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