Anthropological Museum, Guwahati, Assam
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Anthropological Museum is located in the Indian state of Assam. The authentic ancient items preserved in this museum can broadly be classified as archeological objects, anthropological objects, ethnographic and prehistoric objects.
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 Anthropological Museum is located in the Indian state of Assam. More specifically, this museum is situated inside the campus of Guwahati University. This museum is associated with the Department of Anthropology in the Guwahati University. It was established in the year 1948.The museum is under the supervision of Department of Anthropology of that University.
Exhibits of Anthropological Museum
The Anthropological Museum is a home to a variety of objects of great antiquity. The authentic ancient items preserved in this museum can broadly be classified as archeological objects, anthropological objects, ethnographic and prehistoric objects. More specifically, this museum is a storehouse of weapons, bamboo crafts, combs, flint box, smoking pipe, headgear, agricultural implements, hunting implements, pottery, photographs, musical instruments, metal objects, basketry, textiles, jewellery, masks etc.
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(Last Updated on : 17-10-2016)
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