Ancestral Figure “Patong” Ngaju Dayak. Borneo Island, Indonesia. Hardwood. H: 68” (173 cm). 18th to 19th century
In This Issue...
Art in Focus: Ancestral Figure "Patong"
Mark Johnson takes a closer look at a rare and highly refined Ngaju Dayak sculpture representing an important ancestor.
On Trend:
Mark Blackburn gives his take on the current state of the Tribal art market and recaps recent auctions.
Legal Briefs:
U.S.’s UNESCO Withdrawal and the Art World; NAGPRA Repatriation Updates from Ron McCoy.
Legal Committee Report:
The ATADA Voluntary Returns program has successfully returned over 100 sacred and ceremonial items to Southwestern tribes. Take an in-depth look at how the program works.
Plus:
ATADA Foundation Updates
The ATADA Calendar - Upcoming and Ongoing Tribal Art Events