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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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London :
British Museum Press,
2020.
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| 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.00This book gives readers the opportunity to learn about a unique object in the British Museum?s Collection and the rich heritage of Sakha (Yakutia). |
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| Physical Description: | 64 pages : illustrations (black and white, and color) ; 21 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780714124889 0714124885 |