{"title":"Series: Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the 'Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia' collection, a fascinating series that delves into the rich tapestry of human cultures and the natural world. This collection offers insightful explorations perfect for those intrigued by the confluence of \u003cem\u003escience\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003enature\u003c\/em\u003e. Every book within this series serves as a gateway to understanding the diverse and vibrant cultural landscapes that form our world, including noteworthy works such as \u003cem\u003eSea of Islands\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a student, researcher, or someone with a keen interest in anthropology, these books will provide comprehensive knowledge and stimulate your curiosity. Each edition is meticulously curated to highlight significant anthropological insights that will deepen your appreciation of human diversity and the intricate connections between our communities and the natural environments they inhabit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into this captivating series and embark on an intellectual journey that stretches across continents and through time, guided by the scholarly expertise of the University of British Columbia's esteemed Museum of Anthropology.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sea-of-islands-by-carol-e-mayer-9781773271552","title":"Sea of Islands","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSea of Islands\u003c\/i\u003e brings together knowledge holders, scholars, and artists from across the Pacific with Western scholars working with Pacific collections as well as members of diasporic Oceanic communities to share the stories and journeys of the objects that comprise Canada's largest Oceanic collection, housed at The Museum of Anthropology at UBC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia holds some 3,500 objects from Oceania, making it the largest and most diverse collection from this region in Canada. From regalia and jewellery to barkcloths and woven mats to carvings and canoes, all these items have travelled, sometimes circuitously, from their homelands including Aotearoa, Australia, the Torres Strait Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Rapa Nui, the Marquesas Islands, and Vanuatu to the west coast of Canada. \u003ci\u003eSea of Islands\u003c\/i\u003e traces the journeys and stories of these holdings, as shared by knowledge holders, scholars, and artists from across the Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresented alongside more than 250 photographs of individual objects contextualised by historic and contemporary images from Oceanic communities, Carol E. Mayer's text draws on her decades of research and outreach centred around the complex intersections between museum collections, contemporary art practices, and different knowledge systems. The result is a lively and accessible exploration of how these objects—old and new—continue to articulate systems of meaning and engender new relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46735585214700,"sku":"9781773271552","price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9673513482819.jpg?v=1755255044"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-museum-of-anthropology-at-the-university-of-british-columbia.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}