Rosetta Stone Homecoming Questions

PART 1

Please read the article I gave you.

Answer What stands out to you?

Part 2 

Step 1: Please choose one object from the numbered list below as the focus of the assignment. You will have to do a basic Internet search to find articles/short writings on the controversy. Cite one or two articles/writings that you consulted at the end of your paper. Wikipedia is ok. Library research is not required. Write a 1-2 paragraph summary of the controversy concerning your chosen object. What was the object originally used for? How did the object get into the current museum’s collection?

Step 2: Imagine that object was returned to the country of origin. Or even that the object had never been taken in the first place.What is the significance of the place where it is now kept? How to people engage with the objects? Are there are other things near the object? What are they? Write a 250-500 description. If you decide to do an illustration of the space, then just write about 100 words explaining how the space is used and include your visualization.

1. Benin Bronzes from Nigeria (British Museum)

2. Rosetta Stone from Egypt (British Museum)

3. Bust of Nefertiti from Egypt (Neues Museum, Germany)

4. Crown of Maqdala and other objects from Ethiopia (Victoria & Albert Museum, Great Britain)

5. Amaravati Sculptures from India (British Museum)

6. Hoa Hakananai’a from Rapa Nui (British Museum)

7. Ashurbanipal’s reliefs from Iraq (British Museum)

8. Akan Drum from Ghana (British Museum)

9. Boinayel figures from Taino culture, Jamaica (British Museum)

10. Mexica “Moctecuzoma’s” Feathered headdress from Mexico (Weltmuseum, Austria)