User Group Leader: Cecilia Pennacini – University of Turin
Venue: Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (MAET) – University of Turin
The project has been planned in order to define a deep and well-planned documentation set of scientific data on two Zemis belonging to the culture of the ancient Tainos (island of Hispaniola, now Dominican Republic/Haiti), dated to 10th and 15th century. The project was carried out entirely in situ using non-invasive cutting-edge techniques. The roadmap for the research has been articulated in different steps: (1) photographic analysis in UV fluorescence and spot analysis XRF, FTIR, Raman and FORS for the study of materials and possible polychromic
residues; (2) three-dimensional acquisition to study characteristics and irregularities of the surfaces; (3) X-ray tomography that gives information on the inner morphology. Raw data were acquired. We will produce some interpretative results in the next few months involving researchers who participated in the project. The results will allow public forms of communication realized through interactive narrations useful for future exhibitions or enhancement projects planned under the PNRR program.
The complete report at: https://zenodo.org/records/14731067