German Ivory Museum Erbach, Art museum in Erbach, Germany.
Description
The German Ivory Museum Erbach displays over 2,000 carved ivory pieces from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Greenland spanning several centuries of craftsmanship. The collection shows works in many different styles and from various regions of origin.
History
Count Francis I established the ivory carving tradition in Erbach in the late 1700s after traveling through Europe. This craft tradition shaped the town and made it a center for this art form.
Culture
The collection includes works by expressionist artist Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, acquired by the founding director in 1972. These pieces show how 20th-century artists engaged with this traditional craft form.
Practical
The museum is housed in a historic building with stairs required to access all collection areas. A spacious display area lets you view the works at your own pace.
Did you know?
A treasure chamber with twelve showcases presents carved works from the 18th to 20th centuries, focusing on pieces from Erbach and other German regions. This separate display highlights the local craft tradition.
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