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World cultures
Description

A selection of ethnographical objects are available for teachers to borrow. The objects come from a wide geographical spread; Asia Oceania, Australia Africa, and North and South America.

These objects can be incorporated into many different activities and can help students to understand and explore material culture either in the form of objects, specimens, documents or art. They can learn about the object itself or in relationship to other objects and ultimately learn about the people who made, used and collected the object itself.

Introducing pupils to real objects, real evidence of the world around them and of the past encourages them to think beyond their everyday experience. Students can be encouraged to conduct research and observation based on the evidence before them, which will hopefully encourage a thoughtful and considered approach to other aspects of their learning and understanding too.

Box contents

‘Woomera’ or spear thrower from Western Australia. (First quarter 20th century). ‘‘Woomera’ or spear thrower from Western Australia. (First quarter 20th century).

Carved stone deity figure representing Ganesha (Ganésa), India (Rajasthan?) (First quarter 20th century).

Spectacle case, India. (First quarter to mid 20th century

Piece of Camwood. West Africa. (First quarter 20th century).

Beaded band, South Africa (Last quarter 19th first quarter 20th century

String of beads, San, South Africa (20th century).

Carved wooden spatula, Papua New Guinea, (20th century).

Brass anklet (+ Spiral armband). South or West Africa.(late 19th early 20th century)

Two carved wooden figures. Region of PNG. (20th century)

Boomerang or hunting stick. South Western Australia. (Late 19th century).

Joss stick holder. India (early 20th century)

Padlock and key to Rhodes Reserve.

Comb, Papua New Guinea

Appropriate for Key Stage 2
NC Links

Key Stage 2 for History

  • understand how our knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources
  • study a non-European society that provides contrasts with British history
Hire period 6 weeks (one half term)
Collect from Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, Guildhall Road, Northampton, NN1 1DP
Suggested activities A resource pack with all relevant information and suggested activities to do with you class can be provided with the objects.
Cost £75