CLEAN : British Royal Academy previews Oceania exhibit

The video discusses the European fascination with Oceanic art in the early 20th century, highlighting its influence on artists like Picasso and Henry Moore. It addresses the colonial context of art collection, emphasizing that many objects were exchanged or gifted rather than looted. Despite being removed from their original communities, these objects retain significant ancestral power and are revered.

Discuss the implications of colonial looting on the objects displayed in the show.

What does the term 'ancestral power' refer to in the context of the oceanic objects?