Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
Posted August 26th, 2008 by phl.costelloe
Location:
University of East AngliaLocation:
NorwichLocation:
NorfolkLocation:
NR4 7TJTelephone:
01603 593199Museum Website:
SCVAFunding Organisation:
University of East AngliaYLM Questionnaire Completed:
YesComment:
Disposal Policy:
YesHR On Display:
YesHR Count:
2How many human remains are in its collection, and how many of those are of ancient British provenance:
2 human remains. Dagger, Melanesia, New Guinea, Sepik River: Washkuk 19-20th Century (uea 169). Carved bone, Southern Mesoamerica, Maya, Late Classic period (AD300-900) (uea 710).
How many of these human remains are well documented, with clear context of date and place of exhumation?:
Both works are documented in our published catalogue and in collections files, on our database & the web. Clear date & place of exhumation is not recorded.
Where there are human remains in store, is there a history of use?:
N/A
Where there are human remains in store, is there potential for use, in display, education or scientific analysis?:
Not answered
Does the museum have a disposal policy, and is it including HR with negligible potential in its discussions about disposal?:
The museum does have a disposal policy compliant with current guidelines and Accredited in 2008.
What sources of information about these human remains are in the public domain and where?:
Images & information about these works are on our website and in our three-volume collection catalogue (published 1997)
Are any of these remains currently on display and in what context?:
Both remains are on display within the permanent displays of the Robert & Lisa Sainsbury collection. This display is divided roughly into geographical areas.
What is your opinion, and that of other Pagans or local community, of this display?:
The public seem to respond well to displays. A specific Pagan survey has not been carried out.
Does the museum hold any iconic HR, i.e. figures of local or national importance, and are these on display?:
No