German Ethnographic Museums

Wodimi · 20th September 2009, 07:58 PM

my favourite museums in Germany are also in Berlin/Dahlem, next the Linden museum in Stuttgart as Peter say. The third place for me have the Überseemuseum in Bremen. It is direct beside the railway station and they have a magazine, which is public and show most of their stuff.
In any case, if you look for weapons, it will be not really successful. But no problem, if you're near Hannover, you're welcome in my privat African museum with a lot of weapons. Only let me know Tim, you're very welcome.
Best
Wolf

Tim Simmons · 1st March 2011, 05:28 PM

Well I finally got to Berlin last weekend and great fun was had. The most excellent beer and once found the most delicious "German" food. I have taken a few pictures of things that people might find interesting. Sadly there is not a lot of weapons on display but the Dalham has very fine objects. Whole ocean sailing craft from Tonga and other islands. The most wonderful eye popping sculpture from New Ireland. I even took a picture or two of Indian weapons as I know most members are in that groove. Lots to crop and show so it will be a series of replies. Frist lovely things from New Caledonia. The biggest with the brown colour jade like stone is at least 15 inches in diameter. Super! I am now think of Koln in the very near future.

Tim Simmons · 1st March 2011, 07:12 PM

Large heavy staff. I did not take notes but I would say it was Admiralty islands. You might need to put some cream on that!

Tim Simmons · 1st March 2011, 08:34 PM

Its that women again? She keeps doing that, I just do not know where to look!

Billman · 1st March 2011, 09:36 PM

Don't know how you are travelling, but if by car from the UK to Germany, you may want to detour via Leiden in Holland - if their on-line collection is anything to go by, you may not even get to Germany....

Its about 30km north of Rotterdam

see: http://www.rmv.nl/index.aspx?lang=en

migueldiaz · 2nd March 2011, 07:10 AM

Hello. If ever anybody will stumble upon any Philippine object, kindly please post the info in this thread. If I'll have the chance to be in the region one of these days, I'll surely find time to visit those museums. Regards to all!

TimW · 2nd March 2011, 08:24 AM

I have visited the Klingenmuseum in Solingen several times. It is not an etnic museum, but shows an incredible collection on edged tools from all ages / origins. You'll find pieces dating from stone age, luristan, celtic / viking / till modern times. If you're fond of knives, it is a must see!

More info on http://www.klingenmuseum.de/cms/index.php

cheers

Tim

20th September 2009, 07:58 PM	#1
Wodimi Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 75	my favourite museums in Germany are also in Berlin/Dahlem, next the Linden museum in Stuttgart as Peter say. The third place for me have the Überseemuseum in Bremen. It is direct beside the railway station and they have a magazine, which is public and show most of their stuff. In any case, if you look for weapons, it will be not really successful. But no problem, if you're near Hannover, you're welcome in my privat African museum with a lot of weapons. Only let me know Tim, you're very welcome. Best Wolf Last edited by Lew; 1st March 2011 at 06:10 PM.

1st March 2011, 05:28 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	Dahlam Berlin Well I finally got to Berlin last weekend and great fun was had. The most excellent beer and once found the most delicious "German" food. I have taken a few pictures of things that people might find interesting. Sadly there is not a lot of weapons on display but the Dalham has very fine objects. Whole ocean sailing craft from Tonga and other islands. The most wonderful eye popping sculpture from New Ireland. I even took a picture or two of Indian weapons as I know most members are in that groove. Lots to crop and show so it will be a series of replies. Frist lovely things from New Caledonia. The biggest with the brown colour jade like stone is at least 15 inches in diameter. Super! I am now think of Koln in the very near future. Attached Images

1st March 2011, 07:12 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	Crocodile tears Large heavy staff. I did not take notes but I would say it was Admiralty islands. You might need to put some cream on that! Attached Images

1st March 2011, 08:34 PM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	Its that women again? She keeps doing that, I just do not know where to look! Attached Images

1st March 2011, 09:36 PM	#5
Billman Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 129	Museum Volkenkunde, Leiden Don't know how you are travelling, but if by car from the UK to Germany, you may want to detour via Leiden in Holland - if their on-line collection is anything to go by, you may not even get to Germany.... Its about 30km north of Rotterdam see: http://www.rmv.nl/index.aspx?lang=en

2nd March 2011, 07:10 AM	#6
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Hello. If ever anybody will stumble upon any Philippine object, kindly please post the info in this thread. If I'll have the chance to be in the region one of these days, I'll surely find time to visit those museums. Regards to all!

2nd March 2011, 08:24 AM	#7
TimW Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 54	I have visited the Klingenmuseum in Solingen several times. It is not an etnic museum, but shows an incredible collection on edged tools from all ages / origins. You'll find pieces dating from stone age, luristan, celtic / viking / till modern times. If you're fond of knives, it is a must see! More info on http://www.klingenmuseum.de/cms/index.php cheers Tim