Milwaukee Public Museum Opens New Exhibition, Weapons: Beyond the Blade
Comprised of over 180 rarely seen artifacts from MPM’s Anthropology and History collections.
Comprised of over 180 rarely seen artifacts from MPM’s Anthropology and History collections. Back to the full release.
The Joan of Arc figurine
This triptych depicts Joan of Arc (1412-1431 CE), French patriot, martyr, and saint, armed for battle. Dieppe, France was the center for ivory carving in Europe and this exquisite 19th-century sculpture was likely commissioned by a wealthy patron. Photo by Matthew Wooten/Milwaukee Public Museum.
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