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Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology
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The Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology, named after a British ethnologist, is the premier institution for understanding Guyana’s Amerindian heritage. Its collection includes everyday and ritual objects from the Arawak, Carib, Wapishana, and other tribes: woven cassava strainers, feathered headdresses, dugout canoes, and shamanic paraphernalia. Exhibits explain sustainable forest living, cosmology, and the impact of colonization. The museum’s calm, scholarly atmosphere invites careful study, and the small gift shop sells authentic crafts. A fascinating window into a world often overlooked.
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- Examine a 19th-century shaman’s rattle and carved stool used in healing ceremonies
- Study the intricate geometric patterns on Wai-Wai basketry and beadwork
- Learn about traditional hunting techniques, including blowguns and curare-tipped darts
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