Voices of the Pacific

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From New Guinea to Hawaii, and from Rapa Nui to New Zealand, Oceania is a network of islands and cultures united by the Pacific. This has not only been their livelihood, but has also inspired the development of their creativity.

The exhibition features more than two hundred historical and contemporary pieces from the British Museum's collections dedicated to Pacific Island peoples. These include ceremonial paddles, basalt ancestor figures, mulberry bark garments, hats, models of war canoes, necklaces and nose ornaments, and mother-of-pearl fishhooks. A comprehensive showcase of the artistic genius of Oceanic peoples is structured into seven areas: innovation and tradition, innovators, weavers, dancers, warriors, carvers, and travelers.

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