Laurel Kendall
2 books
About the Author
Laurel Kendall is a distinguished anthropologist and curator whose work illuminates the intersections of religion, gender, and material culture in Korean society. With decades of fieldwork in Korea, she has explored shamanism, folklore, and the everyday lives of women, offering nuanced insights into how spiritual practices shape cultural identities. As the curator of Asian Art at the American Museum of Natural History, Kendall bridges academic scholarship and public engagement, authoring influential books that challenge Western assumptions about East Asian traditions. Her research emphasizes the agency of ordinary people in preserving and transforming sacred objects, making complex ethnographic narratives accessible to a broad audience. Kendall's contributions continue to enrich global understandings of Korean heritage.
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