Karen O. Bruhns

Faking the Ancient Andes

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ISBN 13:: 9781598743951
author:: Karen O. Bruhns
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Routledge
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 152 mm X 229 mm
Genre:: Archaeology Art & Culture Textbook
Condition:: New
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Faking the Ancient Andes: A Study of Pre-Columbian Art Fraud By Karen Bruhns and Nancy L. Kelker Routledge, 2010 The world of pre-Columbian art is not always as it seems. Fakes and forgeries have been a problem in international museums and private collections for centuries. In this book, authors Karen Bruhns and Nancy L. Kelker examine the phenomenon of fake artifacts and explore how they are created, sold, and authenticated. The authors reveal the inner workings of the system that allows these objects to enter major museums, often without being detected. They also provide a unique insight into the lives of some of the forgers themselves, who share their stories and techniques for fooling experts. This book is an essential introduction to pre-Columbian art fraud, making it a valuable resource for archaeologists, art historians, and museum professionals.

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