Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
University of East Anglia
Norwich
Norfolk
NR4 7TJ
01603593199
Website: http://www.scva.ac.uk/
Parent Organisation:
Funded by:
University of East Anglia
YLM Entry Submitted: Yes
Comments:
How many human remains are in its collection, and how many of those are of ancient British provenance, pre-Christian or in other way Pagan?:
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).
Total: 2
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 ancestors in store, is there a history of use?:
N/A
Where there are ancestors 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?:Yes
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)
Does the museum have ancestors (human remains) on display?:Yes
Both remains are on display within the permanent displays of the Robert & Lisa Sainsbury collection. This display is divided roughly into geographical areas.
The public seem to respond well to displays. A specific Pagan survey has not been carried out.
Does the museum hold any iconic ancestors, ie. complete skeletons with a well documented story, or those considered of national or local importance, and are these on display?:
No
Has the museum used or considered using replicas in displays? If not, why not and what would you find useful in moving to these? If you have, what response did these receive?:
Documents:
26 August, 2008
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