24. What does a Tuareg pendant from Africa have in common with a Minangkabau Cashbox from Sumatra? Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett compare & contrast these two seemingly unrelated objects.

World Art Now

English - June 21, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.9 MB
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Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett compare and contrast two objects: a Tuareg pectoral ornament from northern Africa; and a Minangkabau cast brass cash box from Sumatra.

What are the links between these seemingly unrelated objects?

Listen to find out the surprising answer.

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