Anthropological Museum
📌 Anthropological Museum – Overview
The Anthropological Museum in Port Blair, established in 1975, is one of the most culturally significant museums in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It offers deep insight into the lives, customs, and evolution of the indigenous tribes of the region. The museum is managed by the Anthropological Survey of India and provides a rare opportunity to understand the heritage of some of the world’s most isolated tribal communities.
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🛖 Tribal Huts & Life-Size Models – Replicas of traditional dwellings of Andamanese tribes like the Jarawas, Great Andamanese, Onges, and Shompens
🗿 Cultural Artifacts – Tools, weapons, ornaments, and daily-use items from different tribes
📸 Photographs & Documentaries – A rich collection showcasing tribal rituals, attire, and history
📚 Educational Resource – Great for students, researchers, and anyone curious about anthropology
🧵 Traditional Crafts – Display of handmade items and crafts unique to the region
🌟 Highlights
📝 Description
Located in the heart of Port Blair, the Anthropological Museum is an immersive space that transports visitors into the rich, lesser-known world of the indigenous communities of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The museum covers tribes such as the Great Andamanese, Jarawas, Onges, Sentinelese, Nicobarese, and Shompens.
The exhibits include life-size models of huts, traditional costumes, handicrafts, tools, and weaponry used by these tribes. One of the most engaging aspects of the museum is how it respectfully portrays the tribal lifestyle, emphasizing their close relationship with nature and their traditional knowledge systems.
Photographs, audio-visual material, and curated notes help contextualize the lives of these communities. While some tribes, like the Nicobarese, have gradually interacted with modern society, others such as the Sentinelese remain completely isolated to this day.
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