Looking for an expert?
- object assessments
- identification of African animals
- identification and dating of wood from around the world
For ethical reasons, no indication will be given as to the market value of such objects, and no opinion will be expressed as regards their authenticity.
Assessments are generally free of charge and by appointment.
- Ethnographic objects from sub-Saharan Africa
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Requests for the expert assessment of ethnographic objects must be sent - with a picture - by email to the following address: julien.volper@africamuseum.be
PLEASE NOTE: It may take up to 3 weeks for such requests to be processed.
- Archaeological objects from sub-Saharan Africa
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By appointment.
Els Cornelissen
els.cornelissen@africamuseum.be
+32 2 769 54 76
- African musical instruments
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Every first Wednesday of every month.
Rémy Jadinon
remy.jadinon@africamuseum.be
+32 2 769 56 10
- Geology and mineral resources from Rwanda, Burundi and the DR Congo
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On request and in exchange for payment, assessments and consultancy services can be provided concerning the geological context of minerals and rocks, based on the information in our archives.
Florias Mees
florias.mees@africamuseum.be
+32 2 769 57 42
- Natural hazards in Central Africa
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We carry out assessments and consultancy work concerning:
- volcanic risks:
François Kervyn
francois.kervyn.de.meerendre@africamuseum.be
+32 2 769 54 33 - earthquake risks:
Damien Delvaux
damien.delvaux.de.fenffe@africamuseum.be
+32 2 769 54 26 - landslides:
Olivier Dewitte
olivier.dewitte@africamuseum.be
+32 2 769 54 52
- volcanic risks:
- Mapping and map updates in Central Africa
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Mohamed Laghmouch
mohamed.laghmouch@africamuseum.be
+32 2 769 54 50
- Animals from Africa
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Vertebrates
- Mammals:
Emmanuel Gilissen
emmanuel.gilissen@africamuseum.be
+32 2 769 56 22 - Birds:
Jos Snoeks
jos.snoeks@africamuseum.be
+32 2 769 56 28 - Reptiles and amphibians:
Garin Cael
garin.cael@africamuseum.be
+32 2 769 56 39
or
Jonathan Brecko
jonathan.brecko@africamuseum.be
+32 2 769 54 12 - Fish:
Jos Snoeks
jos.snoeks@africamuseum.be
+32 2 769 56 28
Insects
- Coleoptera (beetles):
Marc De Meyer
marc.de.meyer@africamuseum.be
+32 2 769 53 60 - Diptera (flies and mosquitoes), hymenoptera (bees and wasps), isoptera, Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), hemiptera (heteroptera and leafhoppers), smaller orders:
Didier Van den Spiegel
didier.van.den.spiegel@africamuseum.be
+32 2 769 54 11
Non-insect invertebrates
Diplopoda, Crustacea, marine organisms, Arachnomorpha, vermes, Acari:
Didier Van den Spiegel
didier.van.den.spiegel@africamuseum.be
+32 2 769 54 11 - Mammals:
- Wood
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We offer independent expertise services of wood species worldwide through the expertise centre ENFORCE:
- identification of wood for the wood trade and industry, art history, archaeology, palaeontology, etc. This includes plywoods, particleboards, MDF, charcoal, etc.
- wood dating via the study of growth rings.
- wood origin detection
More information, cost and contact details can be found on the website of ENFORCE: https://enforce.africamuseum.be
Contact:
enforce@africamuseum.be
Maaike De Ridder (https://www.africamuseum.be/nl/staff/884)
Michael Monnoye (https://www.africamuseum.be/nl/staff/2049)
Hans Beeckman (https://www.africamuseum.be/nl/staff/360)