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Jean-Pierre Hallet (1927 – 1 January 2004) was a Belgian (born in Africa) ethnologist, naturalist, and humanitarian best known for his extensive work with the Efé (Bambuti) pygmies of the Ituri Rainforest. He wrote the 1964 autobiographical book, ''Congo Kitabu'', the 1973 ethnologic book ''Pygmy Kitabu'' (a more detailed description of life with the Efé and neighboring pygmies), and the 1968 book ''Animal Kitabu,'' which details his extraordinary collection of animals in the Congo and in Kenya. He founded the (Pygmy Fund ) for the benefit of the Efé. Jean-Pierre's father was André Hallet, the famous African painter. Both the art works of André Hallet and many pieces from Jean-Pierre Hallet's African art collections have been sold at international art auctions. Jean-Pierre donated much of his Central African art collection to the UCLA African Art exhibit of the Museum of Cultural History (later renamed the Fowler Museum), which was part of the impetus for its creation. Dr. Hallet and his family owned one of the largest authentic Central African art shops in the United States at the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, California, near Los Angeles, until the late 1990s. The shop was managed with his wife Liane Hallet, and two of his stepchildren, Janou Lightning and Kristina Hill. Proceeds from these art sales were used to benefit the Efé pygmies. He made many visits to the Eastern Congo region to visit the Efé (and other friends he had made over several decades) and to further his goals of securing land and protection for the Efé. In one instance he was captured by rebel forces in Eastern Congo during the First Congo War and detained until Congolese troops were able to free him. ==Awards and International Recognition== Hallet was awarded the National Order of the Leopard in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) for his efforts on behalf of the Efé. During 1987, Jean-Pierre Hallet won the US Presidential End Hunger Award, and by 1994 the Pygmy Fund had reached 46% of their goal of securing of good farming land for the pygmies in the Congo.〔 (【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.hairdoc.com/trip.html )〕 He has received over 100 awards and honors and has been a featured speaker internationally, including at the famous and exclusive Explorer's Club.〔 〕 He met with Dwight D. Eisenhower and for his humanitarian efforts has been described as the ''Abe Lincoln of the Congo.''〔 (【引用サイトリンク】url=http://midhudsongalleries.com/_wsn/page8.html )〕〔 〕 He was nominated for the Nobel Peace prize for his work with the Pygmies.〔 〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Jean-Pierre Hallet」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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