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Title: Why is the display of African art in museums problematic?
Post by: katter on Nov 14, 2017
Why is the display of African art in museums problematic?
A. According to tradition, many masks should not be viewed by outsiders.
B. Their full meaning can only be understood in the context of ritual performance.
C. Most masks are made of ephemeral materials and deteriorate rapidly.
D. The works are supposed to be ritually destroyed or disassembled.


Title: Re: Why is the display of African art in museums problematic?
Post by: Realboy on Nov 14, 2017
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