Resource Spotlight | The British Museum & Google Cultural Institute present Museum of the World

 

Ancestor Figure | Maluku
© The British Museum

 
 

The British Museum & Google Cultural Institute present

Museum of the World

 

Welcome to The Museum of the World – an interactive experience through time, continents and cultures, featuring some of the most fascinating objects in human history. The project is a partnership between the British Museum and Google Cultural Institute. For the first time ever, discover objects from the British Museum’s collection from prehistory to the present using the most advanced WebGL (Web Graphics Library) technology available. Jump back in time to explore objects from across diverse cultures and listen to British Museum curators share their insights. Click to connect objects across time and space, and discover hidden links between then and now. Take a look around, explore and learn something new!

 
 
 

Wooden spirit figure, Tinjar River | Borneo
© The British Museum

Mourning Mask | Topeng | Batak
© The British Museum

Painted Dayak Shield | Borneo
© The British Museum

Kayan Warrior’s Headdress | Borneo
© The British Museum

Ancestor Figure | Maluku
© The British Museum

Kayan Tattoo Model | Borneo
© The British Museum

Kayan Tattoo Model | Borneo
© The British Museum

Beaded Cap | Borneo
© The British Museum

Carved and Painted House Panel | Borneo
© The British Museum

Carved Wooden Bowl | Borneo
© The British Museum

Kenyah Bark Cloth Jacket | Borneo
© The British Museum

Carved Wooden Bowl | Borneo
© The British Museum

Canoe Prow | Borneo
© The British Museum

Priest’s Container for Magical and Medicinal Paraphernalia | Naga Morsarang | Batak
© The British Museum

Warrior’s Ceremonial Shield | Borneo
© The British Museum

Ancestor Figure | Korwar | Papua Barat
© The British Museum