HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MUSEUM COLLECTION
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Funeral Coffin “Hasi Nifolasara”
By Nias IslandRead moreNifolasara – Funeral Coffin. This 'Nifolasara' coffin was made by
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Wooden Sculpture “Adu Inada Larise”
By Nias IslandRead moreAdu Inada Larise – Wooden Sculpture of Mother Larise. The
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Tiger Sculpture “Adu Harimao”
By Nias IslandRead moreAdu Harimao – Tiger Statue. In the Maniamölö region of
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Wooden Comb “Sukhu Eu”
By Nias IslandRead moreSukhu Eu - Wooden Comb. Made from wood with carvings
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Stone Sculpture “Ni’oniha”
By Nias IslandRead moreNi’oniha – Stone sculpture. Most likely a statue representing an actual
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Stone Sculpture “Ni’omanu” & “Osa-osa”
By Nias IslandRead moreNi'omanu – Stone Sculpture. This sculpture symbolises a nobleman and resembles
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Ancestor Figure “Adu Zatua”
By Nias IslandRead moreAdu Zatua - Wooden Ancestor Sculpture. Adu Zatua statues used to
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Shield “Baluse”
By Nias IslandRead moreBaluse - Shield. Used by Nias warriors as protection against
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Measuring Cup “Tumba”
By Nias IslandRead moreTumba – Measuring Cup. Household tool made out of wood
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Silver Belt “Sawe”
By Nias IslandRead moreSawe - Silver Belt for females of a noble family.Material:
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Warriors Armor “Öröba Si’öli”
By Nias IslandRead moreÖröba Si'öli – Metal vest. Armor used by South Nias
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Earring “Fondruru”
By Nias IslandRead moreFondruru Dalinga - Earrings for men usually made of gold.
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Jewellery Box Cover “Balubulu Nahia”
By Nias IslandRead moreBalubalu Nahia Böwö - Jewellery box cover decorated with beads. At the
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Golden Neck-ring “Gala Mbagi”
By Nias IslandRead moreGala Mbagi - Gold necklace for women of noble family. Usually
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Jewellery Box “Naha Gamagama”
By Nias IslandRead moreNaha Gamagama – Jewelry box made from woven fibers with
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Wooden Statue “Osa-osa Ni’oböhö”
By Nias IslandRead moreOsa-osa Ni’oböhö - Wooden Statue. Sedan chair used by noblemen
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Wooden Mask “Takula Gere”
By Nias IslandRead moreTakula Gere - Wooden Mask. Used by a traditional priest
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Stone sculpture “Osa’osa Ni’oböhö”
By Nias IslandRead moreOsa'osa Ni'oböhö – Stone Sculpture. This sculpture resembles a mythical
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Gold Comb “Sukhu Ana’a”
By Nias IslandRead moreSukhu Ana'a - Golden Comb. Used during celebrations and ceremonies
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Wooden Sculpture of Sarambia
By Nias IslandRead moreAdu Sarambia - Wooden Sculpture. This female ancestor figure of