NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES EXHIBITION

James Keith with the works of Edward Sheriff Curtis

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysian art lovers, especially in Klang Valley will have the opportunity to feast their eyes on masterpieces by prominent American artist Edward Sheriff Curtis who is holding an exhibition of fine-art photographs capturing the extraordinary diversity of Native American tribes, at the Central Market here. The 12-day exhibition starting tomorrow, entitled `Sacred Legacy,' will display about 60 masterpieces of Curtis and is themed "The old-time Indian; his dress; his ceremonies; his life and manners". "Basically, this exhibition is held here to mark the 30th anniversary diplomatic ties between the United States (US) and the Asean region," US Ambassador to Malaysia, James Keith told reporters after launching the exhibition here tonight. He said, it was also part of the embassy's effort to share with Malaysians of the actual culture of the Native American tribes. Similar exhibitions will also be held in Sabah and Sarawak soon.