Pulu Cocos Museum, Historical museum in Home Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Pulu Cocos Museum is a museum on Home Island that displays collections of naval artifacts, botanical specimens, and handcrafted objects from the Indian Ocean. The exhibits document the environment and daily life of this remote island group.
The museum was established in 1987 and documents the islands' history under the private rule of the Clunies-Ross family. This family managed the islands for about 150 years and organized extensive coconut plantations.
The exhibits showcase objects that reflect the life of Cocos Malay communities, including traditional weapons and local currency tokens. These pieces show how people on the islands have maintained their ways across generations.
The museum is located on Home Island and offers informative exhibits about the natural environment and the lives of island residents. A visit provides a good overview of this isolated island group and its special features.
A special collection displays wayang kulit puppets, which are traditional shadow puppet figures from this region. These puppets were significant enough to be featured on Australian postage stamps in 2018.
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