Curator's Choice: “Phrenological Head” by Asa Ames

Name: Curator's Choice: “Phrenological Head” by Asa Ames
Uploaded: 2014-11-06T03:17:33Z
Duration: P246S
Description: At the American Folk Art Museum, curator Stacy Hollander describes an intriguing sculpture created by Asa Ames and known as the “Phrenological Head.”

Clip: Season 2014 Episode 410 | 4m 6s

At the American Folk Art Museum, curator Stacy Hollander describes an intriguing sculpture created by Asa Ames and known as the “Phrenological Head.”

Aired: 11/06/14

Rating: NR

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Curator's Choice: “Phrenological Head” by Asa Ames

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