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Misrepresenting Black Africa in U.S. Museums - Black Skin, Black Masks (Hardcover)
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Misrepresenting Black Africa in U.S. Museums - Black Skin, Black Masks (Hardcover)
Series: Routledge African Studies
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This book is an examination of race, Black African objects,
identity, museums at the turn of the 19th century in the U.S. via
the history of the earliest collectors of Black African objects in
the U.S.. Misrepresenting Black Africa in American Museums explores
black identity as a changing, nuanced concept. Focusing on racial
history in the United States, this book examines two of the
earliest collectors of Black African objects in the United States.
First, there is a history of race and ideas of primitiveness is
presented. Next, there is a discussion of western concepts of race.
Then there is an examination of Karl Steckelmann, the first
collector who is a united states citizen. After which there is a
critical account of William H. Sheppard, the second collector who
is also a black Presbyterian Minister from Virginia. Then a broader
discussion of public appearances of Black African images in public.
This is followed by a detailed look at museum formation and
practices. Next, there is a theoretical discussion of identity and
race, and finally, a look at the impact of historical practices
that continue into the 21st century. This book will be of interest
to scholars of race and racism, African visual culture, heritage
and museum studies.
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