Opportunity to acquire a unique collection of textiles and artefacts.

Collector Virginia Bond Korda would like to offer her collection of textiles and some artefacts to a museum in the UK. Virginia is a retired anthropologist, overseas development consultant and textile collector who has amassed a collection over 35 years whilst travelling and working in many areas around the world.

The collection consists of textiles, garments and accessories, as well as some artifacts, representing key techniques, processes, and styles from countries and communities in North, East and West Africa, South and Central Asia, South America and Polynesia. Some items have already been donated to the Pitt Rivers Museum. Virginia is seeking a home for the rest of her collection ideally, but she would also be open to offers from museums wishing to acquire a small number of pieces that fill gaps in collections and fulfil collections development aims.

Virginia is happy to provide a list of objects and a biography, please do contact her directly if you would like to pursue this opportunity.  Virgina Bond Korda virginia@woodhillbarn.co.uk.