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World Cultures

The World Cultures collection contains fascinating objects from around the world, collected by Cornish people who were exploring, working and undertaking missionary duties across the globe.

Objects in the collection come from Africa, Asia, the Americas, Australasia, the Pacific, Melanesia and Polynesia. The collection consists of weapons, everyday household objects and tools, sacred objects and carvings.