Exhibition «People of the Sea»

About exhibition

The ethnographic collection «People of the Sea», presented as a namesake exhibition, acquaints visitors with the lives of the peoples inhabiting Southeast Asia: on its mainland, across the thousand islands between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, and on the Indian subcontinent. The cultural traditions characteristic of this densely populated region are reflected in everyday and ritual objects, as well as in works of decorative and applied art. All items on display are authentic: they were collected in New Guinea, Java, Timor, Sumatra, Sulawesi and Bali, as well as in India, China and Nepal. Jewelry made from natural materials will amaze even contemporary fashionistas, examples of weaponry will elicit admiration for the beauty of their finish, and cult and household objects will present a remarkable picture of the world of people living at the other end of the globe.