Comments on "The Wealth and Status Connection:" This segment used very interesting objects visually, however the conceptual aspect of the comparison was rather mundane. I say that only because the conceptual connection of the three objects is only a utilitarian connection, and it almost seems a superficial one. The only connection between the three is that an important person wears each; I think it would have been more interesting to have examined the importance of the head, or of a hierarchical system (or lack there of) in each of the cultures. Also, as far as the labels, I liked the semi-contemporary information on the New Guinea image, but I did not like that similar information was excluded from the other two cultures. Otherwise,   labels, links, and title were appropriately informative. Also, even though I would have liked more information on the symbolism of headdresses,  I felt the statement of intent was fulfilled in that the social importance of the wearer of each of the headdresses was explained. (LD)

"The Wealth and Status Connection" of the virtual exhibit was successful in label copy and thematic statement. However, the most critical part of the exhibition, the images, I felt did not work well together conceptually and visually. At first glance, the example from an exhibition catalogue was obviously not an image of the piece in its cultural context whereas the two others were. This caused my attention to waver, but other than that, this part was fine. (DE)

In the selection of images in "The Wealth and Status Connection," each image is of traditional head gear worn in each culture. However different they may be, each is applied on top of the head and worn traditionally through out each culture. Seeing each image side by side for each category allows the viewer to better examine the aesthetic differences of each object and see how it relates to the commonalties between each image. (IP)

"The Wealth and Status Connection:" This exhibit was interesting. The pictures looked good together and the information was referenced correctly. The links and labels worked well together. (JS)

The three images in "The Wealth and Status Connection," should be shown in the same context, although conceptually she links them together by displaying headdresses associated with status in their respective societies. The title captures the theme of the exhibit, and once again this is echoed in the introduction and labels. The labels illustrate the linking concept discussed in the introduction, and links provide additional information. (CS)

The segment on headgear was visually provoking, but again, the meaning was limited through what was written in the label copy. The title, "The Wealth and Status Connection," was very appropriate for the idea presented. Each piece had visual metaphors for status and wealth (birds on the Yoruba crown, its conical shape, specific feathers on the New Guinea piece, and the toad and rings on the chief's hat for the NWC). In addition, each headpiece was worn by someone with status. However, the power that was displayed or received when wearing one of these pieces was not adequately explained, particularly the power of the Yoruba king. In addition, sources were not cited in links and label copy. (AW)