The Asmat
2009-01-01 to 2009-12-31 For all those who are unaware of the Asmat people, they are people from New Guinea, dwelling in the Papua province of Indonesia. The unique sculptures displayed at this exhibition will tell you about their traditions, rituals and lifestyle. Definitely worth a look.
Venue: Völkerkundemuseum (Josefine und Eduard Portheim-Stiftung)
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This museum was founded in 1919 and is nowadays located in the Palais Weimar. The permanent exhibition documents the culture of the Asmat in New Guinea. Several rooms in the basement and on the ground floor present not only the life and times of the Asmat, but also the environment they were living in, cultural object such as masks, jewellery, household effects, musical instruments, arms and even a large boat, that fills almost one exhibition hall.
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Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
For all those who are unaware of the Asmat people, they are people from New Guinea, dwelling in the Papua province of Indonesia. The unique sculptures displayed at this exhibition will tell you about their traditions, rituals and lifestyle. Definitely worth a look.
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