Unpacking the cultural significance of Native American art

Installation Tour of Art of Native America 7/9: Shoulder Bag · 3:00 · Video: The Met · Watch at the source

In short: Explore the Charles and Valerie Diker Collection with curators Gaylord Torrence and Brian Vallo. This tour offers a deep dive into the history and artistry of Native American objects, providing context that transforms how you view these pieces.

The tour focuses on highlights from the Art of Native America exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Curators Gaylord Torrence and Brian Vallo provide expert commentary on specific works, including a shoulder bag with a missing strap.

The exhibition is supported by several major foundations, including the Peter Jay Sharp Foundation and the Walton Family Foundation. The museum also acknowledges its location in Lenapehoking, the ancestral homeland of the Lenape people, honoring their enduring spiritual and cultural ties to the land.

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