Keywords
Anthropology, photogrammetry, Papua New Guinea, Cultural Heritage, preservation, 3D modeling, ethnography, Sepik, art
Disciplines
Anthropology
Mentor
Mark Schwartrz
Abstract
Photogrammetry is an effective tool used by archaeologists in museums and organizations by creating a 3D model from overlapping photos. This project involved a collection of ethnographic artifacts from Papua New Guinea that are currently housed in the Grand Valley State University Anthropology Department. This essay reviews the process and results of this project. Artifacts were photographed and 3D models were created using the Agisoft Metashape program. Models are disseminated via the Sketchfab website with proper cultural information. Artifacts originate from Sepik River tribes and were designed originally for the tourist industry. This project shows the utility of photogrammetry in archaeology and cultural heritage preservation.
ScholarWorks Citation
Spindler, Alexander, "Anthropology in 3D: The Use of Photogrammetry in the Preservation and Dissemination of Ethnographic Art" (2022). Honors Projects. 881.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/honorsprojects/881
