World Art Now

24. What does a Tuareg pendant from Africa have in common with a Minangkabau Cashbox from Sumatra? Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett compare & contrast these two seemingly unrelated objects.

June 21, 2021 Michael Backman Season 1 Episode 23
World Art Now
24. What does a Tuareg pendant from Africa have in common with a Minangkabau Cashbox from Sumatra? Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett compare & contrast these two seemingly unrelated objects.
Show Notes

Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett compare and contrast two objects: a Tuareg pectoral ornament from northern Africa; and a Minangkabau cast brass cash box from Sumatra.

What are the links between these seemingly unrelated objects? 

Listen to find out the surprising answer.

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