Hallway Of Culture
Posted on March 24, 2009
Filed Under PEEP THIS!, CULTURAL MUSINGS, VISUAL ARTS
Africa, a continent of nearly 12 million square miles and more than 700 million inhabitants, boasts a rich array of cultures. The Hall of African Peoples explores this great diversity, highlighting the traditional lifestyles and customs of people living in Africa’s grasslands, deserts, forests and river regions. The religious, political, economic and domestic aspects of life are highlighted through artifacts and dioramas. On display are masks, musical instruments, farming tools, religious idols, ceremonial costumes and more. Dioramas depict a variety of scenes, from the Berbers of the desert in North Africa to the Mbuti pygmies in the Congo. Also featured are the Yoruba, Pokot, and Bira peoples, among others.
Where: IMAX Theatre - American Museum of Natural History
Address: Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY
- Courtesy of American Museum of Natural History
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