The Carnegie Museum of Natural History has again updated a popular but controversial diorama depicting two lions attacking a man on a camel. Timothy Evans Gretchen Baker is director of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. The Carnegie calls the diorama an example of the “Orientalist” art popular during the 19th century, which fed Western audiences lurid scenes from purportedly exotic locales. The skull in the diorama is not the only human remains on display at the Carnegie; other remains are visible in Egypt Hall, for instance. Another option might be relocating the diorama to a less prominent space where it can be better contextualized, she said.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 02, 2021 21:06 UTC