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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.

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Friday, Saturday from 9:30 am to 9 pm
Monday
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year`s Day
Admission :
Admission fee :  10 $ Suggested contribution
Concessions :  5 $ Suggested contribution, Students, Over 55
Free : Museum friends, Under 12
manu uru, 19th century Reed, barkcloth, wood, paint © The Metropolitan Museum of Art
MORE INFORMATION :
Illustrated Catalogue, Published by The Metropolotan Museum of Art, $19,95
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