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From Tutankhamun to Ötzi : The Use of Modern Scientific Methods in Mummy Research
Fascinating monograph publishing the text of a presentation given in Amsterdam by Prof Zink of the Bolzano Institute that illustrated the techniques deployed when examining mummies of the 18th Dynasty which determined their familial relationship and, in the case of Tutankhamun, the health problem
La Termitiere de L'Europe: Les Souterrains de la Citadelle de Namur
Extraordinarily thorough guide to the fortifications and warren of underground galleries beneath the C17th Citadel of Namur in Wallonia, Belgium otherwise known as the 'Termite Mound of Europe'. Paperback. 116 pages. Many colour illustrations and ground plans plus bibliogr
The Winterthur Guide to Caring for Your Collection
Advice on how to care for objects of value with chapters devoted to paper, photographs, metalwork, and textiles this book presenta a lucid approach to the practical skills of conservation. Paperback. 152 pages. Good clean condition. Cat No 2183
Arctic Hunters: The Inuit and Diamond Jenness
More than any other Canadian Diamond Jenness (1886-1969) helped make traditional Inuit life and culture comprehensible to people of different cultural traditions This book celebrates three of his most importnat achievements: his ethnographic fieldwork amongthe Copper Inuit in the central Arctic,
Incunabula in the Bodleian Library
An introductory overview of the status of the very large collection of incunabula held in the Bodleian Library as preparation for an extensive programme of cataloguing underwritten in part by German benefaction. Large format paperback. 32 pages. Six excellent large full colour p
Caping: Modesty Disc
An extraordinarily comprehensive catalogue of more than 200 Capings held by the National Museum in Kuala Lumpur. Each is illustrated by a b&w photograph with a lengthy detailed description of form and decoration. Capings are heart shaped modesty discs worn by small children to hid
Haida: Their Art and Culture
Comprehensive illustrated and descriptive guide to the culture of the Haida - tools, fishing implements, weapons, houses, canoes, containers, totems and masks. Paperback. 112 pages. Good clean condition. Cat No 2169
A Corinthian Scrapbook: One Hundred Years of American Excavations
A album of historic photographs each with lengthy explanatory captions commemorating one hundred years of exploration, survey and excavation of Corinthian ruins. Large format paperback. 86 pages. Good clean conditon. Cat No 2166
The Yaka and Suku
Study of the culture and religious practices of two tribes in Zaire with particular emphasis on carved wooden charms, fetishes and elaborate masks. Paperback. 26 pages followed by 48 b&w plates. Bibliography. Very good condition. Cat No 2168
Haida: Their Art and Culture
Comprehensive illustrated and descriptive guide to the culture of the Haida - tools, fishing implements, weapons, houses, canoes, containers, totems and masks. Paperback. 112 pages. Good clean condition. Cat No 2169