Searching For Boneo In The British Museums
The Impact Of Colonial Collecting
Join us for a fascinating talk exploring the impact of colonial collecting on the cultural heritage of Borneo. This talk will look at how British museums acquired artefacts from Borneo during the colonial period, and examine the lasting effects on both local communities and the way these artefacts are perceived today.
Key points:
- The historical context of British collections from Borneo.
- The cultural and social impact of colonial collecting practices.
- Current efforts in museums to address and reconcile their colonial past.
This talk offers a unique opportunity to understand the intersection of history, culture and museum practice. Engage with thought-provoking insights and discussions about the legacy of colonialism and its continuing influence.
Speaker: Dr Jennifer R. Morris
Dr Jennifer R. Morris is the Borneo Early Career Research Fellow in the Asian Department of the British Museum.
She is a historian and museologist trained at the Universities of Cambridge, Leicester and Singapore, specialising in the history of museums and collecting in Borneo.
She has previously contributed to the development of the Borneo Cultures Museum in Kuching as part of the Sarawak Museum Fellowship Programme, and curated the virtual exhibition 'Plant People: Unearthing Botany in Sarawak' for the Friends of Sarawak Museum.
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About the Sabah Society
The Sabah Society is a non-governmental/non-profit organisation founded in 1960 by a group of enthusiasts who wished to record and preserve interesting and important aspects of Sabah's history, culture and natural history.
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No. 46, Lot 34, 1st Floor, Damai Plaza Phase 4, Luyang, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.