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Southern Hemisphere’s Most Extensive Collection of Melanesian Artifacts Faces Closure
Approximately 2,500 artefacts from Melanesia will be moved to off-site storage as the South Australian Museum embarks on an extended restoration initiative. In the interim, the gallery space will host ticketed exhibitions, raising concerns that financial motivations may underlie this decision. The museum has assured stakeholders that it intends to return the collection to its…
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Ancient Remains Embark on Their Long-Awaited Return Home After Over a Century in Museum Care
For 143 years, a collection of ancestral remains from a distant Polynesian island has resided at the Australian Museum, but they are now on the path to returning home. The remains, originating from Rapa Nui, commonly referred to as Easter Island, were excavated from sacred burial sites during a European naval expedition in 1882. In…
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The Enduring Legacy of a 3,400-Year-Old Ball Game Thrives in Mexico Despite Challenges
On a dirt field along Mexico’s Pacific shoreline, five cousins aged eight to thirteen prepare for a game by removing their shoes and donning traditional “fajado,” which consists of loincloths and leather belts secured by adults nearby. The youngsters grab a rubber ball weighing 3.2 kilograms, significantly heavier than a standard football, and start their…