Life and Prayer in the South Pacific
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Crocodile, Northeast region of New Guinea Island, Melanesia, Late 19th - ealry 20th century (Gift of Mr.Fujikawa Masajiro)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
April 7, 2009 (Tue) - June 7, 2009 (Sun)>> detailed information
The Tokyo National Museum collection houses numerous objects originating from the South Pacific region, which were brought to Japan from the Meiji (1868-1912) to the early Showa (1926-89) periods. This exhibition introduces a selection of these objects, which narrate both the similarity and rich diversity of South Pacific island cultures.
Exhibit includes:
Potato Pounder, Chuuk Islands, Micronesia, Late 19th - early 20th century (Gift of Mr.Fujikawa Masajiro)
Coconut Scraper, Palau Islands, Micronesia, Late 19th century (Gift of Mr.Taguchi Ukichi)
Mask, New Britain Island, Melanesia, Late 19th century (Gift of Mr.Mori Matashichiro)
Crocodile, Northeast region of New Guinea Island, Melanesia, Late 19th - ealry 20th century (Gift of Mr.Fujikawa Masajiro)