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The Last Pearl Fishers in Scotland in the 1990s, the last Scottish pearl-fisher retired, ending an ancient way of life but helping pearl mussels to survive.
Ceremonial Turtle Posts these carved posts are all that survive of a ceremony which was celebrated in the Torres Strait, off the northern coast of Australia.
Survival People and their land how tribal peoples throughout the world have had to battle for the survival of their cultural identities.
Bronzes from Benin how these ancient and modern bronzes continue to have powerful religious and social meanings today.
St Kilda On the Edge of the World people survived for centuries on this remote island, but left in 1930. Now St Kilda is celebrated for its wildlife and history.
Unless you need step-free access, the easiest way to reach this gallery is via the Northwest Stairs from the North Foyer. Turn right at the top of these stairs, then right again into the first entrance, though, if you want to visit the exhibits in the order in which they're described above, we suggest you enter via the second (west) entrance.
Whilst you could make your way via the Lower West Stairs, (or the outside stairs to the North Entrance) to Ground Floor Level, then via the Northwest Stairs to First Floor Level, you may as well use the lift.
From the Main entrance, continue past Reception, turn right and continue to the wall at the west end of the central space, then move left to locate the West Lift.
Go to First Floor Level, turn left (north) and continue to the top of the Northwest Stairs, in front of you. Turn left then right, into the first entrance, though, if you want to visit the exhibits in the order in which they're described above, we suggest you enter via the second (west) entrance.
This is a large, rectangular space with the exhibits arranged from west to east, in the order described. There are areas of raised floor delimiting special features.
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entrance from History Discovery Centre |
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blank wall glass case to right showing pearl fishing jutting out' Torres Straits Turtle Posts raised floor south of this, giving impression of sand to right (south) glass case with Papuan artefacts floor returns to original level large display of Maasai artefacts Symbols of life, African various paintings, Australian aborigines jutting south, Native American, raised area east audio-visual, the Art of the Gods Bronzes from Benin south side of raised area, Benin Today floor returns to original level wall continues with walkway behind glass cases, move south |
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Myth and Memory, St Kilda |
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pictures of St. Kilda life audio-visual of St. Kilda life |
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artefacts of St Kilda |
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east entrance seat blank wall display, Conflict, people defending ancestral lands various weapons painting, Australian aborigines blank wall seat west entrance |
The last one retired in 1998.
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glass case, outdoor clothing |
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glass case, fishing gear, how pearls were used |
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glass case, the last pearl fisher |