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Splendid Isolation: Art of Easter Island
From december 11 2001 to august 4 2002
Primitive art
African art
The first American exhibition devoted to the art of the Easter Island, present more than 50 works - from the 13th to the late 19th century - examining its diverse artistic heritage. It includes one of the island's renowned stone figures, refined wooden sculpture, and examples of « rongorongo », the island’s unique and undeciphered script.