The University of Michigan Museum of Anthropological Archaeology (UMMAA)
The University of Michigan Museum of Anthropological Archaeology (UMMAA)
We are delighted to welcome The University of Michigan Museum of Anthropological Archaeology (UMMAA) as a participant of the WanBel global project.
The Museum of Anthropological Archaeology is a research and collection museum within the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) in Ann Arbor. UMMAA is dedicated to presenting cultural traditions from around the world, with collections that include important works from Papua New Guinea. Through exhibitions, programs, and educational resources, UMMAA highlights the richness of global heritage while creating opportunities for learning and dialogue across communities.
Guided by its commitment to cultural preservation and public engagement, the museum situates Papua New Guinea’s artistic traditions within a broader international context, affirming their continuing relevance and expressive power in today’s world.
To find out more click on the link below
https://lsa.umich.edu/ummaa/about-us.html
For WanBel UMMAA is proposing a project around their collection of sago bark paintings made by the Sawiyaoo people of the Upper Sepik collected by Phillip Guddemi in 1987.