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Genghis Khan Banner ~ Auckland War Memorial Museum


This project was part of a series of workshops held in conjunction with the"Genghis Khan" exhibition at Auckland Museum.

Inspired by the contemporary textile work of Mongol culture and the life of Genghis Khan, children drew dragons and imaginary creatures to decorate "personal hangings" and a gilded banner using the colours of the clothes and dwellings depicted in the exhibition.

The workshop was conducted by Barbara Joseph in conjunction with the education department of Auckland War Memorial Museum in June 1996.

The banner measures 1 x 2.50 metres and is made of textile ink on cotton duck canvas.



Barbara Joseph, POI Research Team, 1999