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Uzbekistan RPCV William Duncan and his brother display their private collection of tribal artifacts from around the world.
Uzbekistan RPCV William Duncan and his brother display their private collection of tribal artifacts from around the world.
Manchester brothers honored at center
February 20, 2004
Manchester residents James and William Duncan were recently honored at the Center for the Arts in Murfreesboro.
A gallery exhibit entitled, "Passport to Tribal Civilizations," was unveiled Friday Feb. 6 at the Center, featuring the brothers private collection of tribal artifacts from around the world.
On Saturday Feb. 14, a reception was held bringing together over 150 people to celebrate the exhibit with live African tribal drum music and verse.
James currently owns and operates, The Art House in Murfreesboro, formally known as Duck River Framing Gallery, which was on the square in Manchester. His brother William acts as Art Consultant, featuring some fifty local and internationally known artists.
"The collaboration from both of our collections, has given children to adults something exciting to enjoy and to learn about from these important cultures," said Will. "We've included some 80 authentic artifacts representing six regions from around the world. Tribes from the South Pacific, North America, Orient, Middle East, Africa and South America make up the collection with photographs, displays and information of their various life styles."
The brothers are no strangers to world travel, having visited over 25 countries between them. They caught the bug, after finding their first arrowheads around the age of 13.
The "collection" has continued to grow over the years as artifacts are now donated and acquisitions are made through private collections of adventure travelers before them.
William most recently served in Uzbekistan as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Some of the featured items in the exhibit are, weapons used by head-hunters, amulets from Egypt and a colorful display of original American Indian moccasins.
The brothers continue to share their passion for the past and the importance of preserving it in the future, as the exhibit runs until Feb. 28, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 to 6:00 p.m.
The Center for the Arts exhibit is free to the public and is located at 110 West College Street, just off the square. For additional information call, 615-904-7893.
©The Tullahoma News 2004