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1788 Richard Greenes Museum at Lichfield
1788 Copperplate engraving from the " Gentlemans Magazine", 58 part II. Mr. Greenes Museum, Lichfield Date: 1748 - 1793 (c.) Description: View of Mr. Greenes Museum at Lichfield, London

1811 Nukahiva Marquesas tattooed warriors
Copperplate print ca 1811 from the seventh volume of F.J. Bertuchs " Bilderbuch Fuer Kinder" with contemporary hand colouring. Two Marquesas warriors with traditional tribal tattoos

1827 Nukahiva Marquesas tattooed man
Early Lithographic print by Carl Brodtmann from " Dr. Shinz, Naturgeschichte und Abbilldungen des Menschen der verschiedenen" 1827, with later hand colouring

Norway - Houses at the Norwegian Folk Museum
Norway - Wooden houses at the Norwegian Folk Museum

Storage house, Khanty Mansiysk museum, Russia
A storage house of the Khanty tribe on display at the open air Okrug Ethnographic Museum (Torum Maa) in Khanty Mansiysk, Western Siberia, Russia

Summer dwelling, Khanty Mansiysk museum, Russia
A summer dwelling of the Khanty tribe on display at the open air Okrug Ethnographic Museum (Torum Maa) in Khanty Mansiysk, Western Siberia, Russia

Masks from the Ivory Coast, one representing an Antelope. African masks such as these were to prove a fertile source of artistic influence to abstract artists (such as Picasso)

Totem Pole and Native American House
Postcard from the Pacific Coast Steamship Company from their Totem Pole Route - an example of the totem poles of the indigenous American Indian people of the Southern Alaskan region (Ketchikan)

Jardin D Acclimatation - Bois de Boulogne in Paris
The French set up the Jardin D Acclimatation in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris and brought in examples of native material culture and traditional costume

Barth / Africa / Musgu
Interior of a Musgu dwelling: Dr Heinrich Barth crossed the Sahara from Tripoli, through the Chad basin to Timbuktu, where he did work on the languages and ethnography. Date: 1851

Barth / Africa / Encampment
Encampment in the forest: Dr Heinrich Barth crossed the Sahara from Tripoli, through the Chad basin to Timbuktu, where he did work on the languages and ethnography

Museum of Ethnography, Oulan Oude, Bouriatie, Siberia, Russia

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"Unveiling the Tapestry of Cultures: Ethnography through Time and Space" Embark on a captivating journey through the annals of human history as we delve into the fascinating world of ethnography. From ancient civilizations to remote tribes, this discipline allows us to uncover the rich tapestry of cultures that have shaped our world. Imagine standing in awe before Cleopatra's obelisk, towering over ancient Egypt's landscape alongside the enigmatic Great Sphinx of Giza. These monumental structures serve as testaments to a civilization steeped in mystery and grandeur. Traveling further across continents, we find ourselves at Raroera Pah in New Zealand, where a Tiki statue stands proudly amidst lush surroundings. This artifact offers insights into Maori traditions and their connection with nature. Venturing back in time, we encounter South American cannibals from the 16th century depicted in Charles E Gordon Frazer's painting "A Cannibal Feast. " Though unsettling, it provides invaluable glimpses into cultural practices that were once prevalent. The Duk Duk society from Bismarck Archipelago takes us to Papua New Guinea in 1920. Through intricate masks and rituals, this secret society reveals its role within local communities and its significance for social cohesion. Moving closer to home, an intriguing scene unfolds at a Georgian store where Circassian and Ingush men engage in commerce. Here lies evidence of cross-cultural interactions that shape societies beyond national borders. In London's Horniman Museum, artifacts from around the globe converge under one roof. It serves as a testament to humanity's curiosity about other cultures while fostering understanding among diverse communities. Witnessing Zulu chiefs donned in majestic war-dress or Dahomeyan Amazons captured through black-and-white photography transports us deep into African heritage—showcasing bravery and resilience against historical odds.