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Pbs Nova: Secrets of Easter Island
This site is after a PBS special on NOVA, "Secrets of Easter Island". Archaeologists and a crew tried to find out how the huge statues were created and physically moved around the island. If you can't find the information here that you...
PBS
Pbs: Sister Wendy's American Collection: Oceanic Bis Poles
Webpage describing bis poles made by the Asmat people of New Guinea from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Image of art provided as well as an option of a larger version or a detail viewer that can be navigated. Also includes a quote about...
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Melanesia
Learn about the art of the people of Pacific ocean Melanesia area in this historical overview and image gallery of Melanesian art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
Other
Musee Du Quai Branly: Indigenous Art of Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania
Examine a collection of artifacts produced by indigenous cultures Africa, America, Asia, and Oceania in three-dimensions. Includes location maps and helpful commentary.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
This site provides pictures and a brief introduction of ancient arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas.
PBS
Pbs: Skin Stories the Art and Culture of Polynesian Tattoo
Delve into the rich history of the Oceania people by exploring their art and culture. Find that the art of tattooing is much more than a popular trend of young adults.
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Pacific Area Masks
This site gives you information on the Masks from the Sepik river, east Sepik Province, and Papua New Guinea. The information regards the origin and purpose of the masks.
Other
Mysterious Places: Easter Island
Easter Island has been a hotbed for speculation for many years. Contrary to the popular belief that aliens are responsible for the island's mysterious statues, this website presents the true story behind the statues.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Arts and Humanities: Art of Oceania
A landing page for a course on the art history of the Lapita, Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia. Could not locate any of these in Athena but they should be cross-checked against smarthistory.org.
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African, Oceanic, and New World Cultures
Link to Pre-Columbian Art through this resource. You can find information regarding their culture and specific works of art.
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Pbs Nova: Eastern Island Moai (Stone Sculptures)
Easter Island's famous carvings, called moai, bear silent witness to the collapse of the Polynesian culture that once thrived there. View these massive artworks and read about the deforestation of the island. An excellent site for...