Musée comunal de Ua Huka, Archaeological museum in Vaipae'e, French Polynesia
Description
The Musée communal de Ua Huka is a museum on Ua Huka island that focuses on archaeological finds. It holds wood carvings, bark cloth, jewelry, paddles, knitted items, and stone tools from the island's ancient past.
History
The museum was founded in 1989 and displays archaeological discoveries from Ua Huka island. Key finds come from the Hane settlement and date back to the year 350 AD.
Culture
The collection reflects daily life in ancient times, from jewelry to fishing tools that people actually used. These objects show how important craftsmanship and the sea were to those who lived here.
Practical
The museum is located in Vaipae'e, the main settlement on the island, and is easy to find. A visit gives you a clear picture of how people lived in ancient times on these islands.
Did you know?
The collection includes rare tikis and traditional fishhooks that stand out as exceptional pieces. These items reveal the skill and ingenuity that ancient islanders showed when making their tools and art.
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