The Museum of Southeast American Indian

Tonight I reviewed the Museum of the Southeast American Indian website found at <http://www.uncp.edu/academics/opportunities-programs-resources/opportunities-programs/museum-southeast-american-indian>. "The mission of The Museum of the Southeast American Indian is to educate and serve the public about the prehistory, history, culture, art and contemporary issues of American Indians, with special emphasis on the Native American communities of Robeson County, of North Carolina and of the American Southeast; to conduct scholarly research; to collect and preserve the material culture of Native America; to encourage American Indian artists and crafts persons; and to cooperate on a wide range of research and service projects with other institutions and agencies concerned with American Indians." This website is a reflection of the museum's mission statement. The site is clean, professional and easy to navigate. I thought it was great that upcoming events are posted on the home page, for example:

 One of the first things I was drawn to was the art. Here are few of my favorite pieces:

Dance To Your Own Tune

Mixed Media by Alceon Jones, Lumbee

I love the vibrant colors and fluidity of the lines.

 

God's Creation Emerging

Walnut by Bernice Locklear, Lumbee

This sculpture is so intriguing! It is completely open to interpretation as to what is 'emerging.' I see lots of shapes that remind me of animals like the tail like line near the bottom and the shape at the top which could be a snout or eye. Turning the sculpture gives it a completely different feel and makes the sculpture take on a more terrain shape, reflecting maybe a mountainside with a river below.

Turtle Tales

Mixed Media by Alceon Jones, Lumbee

These little turtles are simply adorable! I had to include them.

I enjoyed the various pictures found throughout the site but I found that there is not much actual information. The site does a great job providing additional links but only contains some information regarding the museum and the Native American Student Organization. Despite this, I think it worthy of spending a few minutes to browse through. Enjoy!