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Bishop Museum Ethnology Database
Cultural artifacts from the Pacific Rim.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12

http://www2.bishopmuseum.org/ethnologydb/index.asp

CONTENT:
This site offers an online exhibit of more than four hundred cultural objects from the ethnology collection of the Bishop Museum in Hawaii.
SITE DESIGN:
The objects are grouped into sixteen categories that are available as graphic links on the main page. Clicking on the picture of the object brings up a page dedicated to that type of object. Additionally, the entire database can be searched by object type, material, region of origin, island of origin, and collection.
 

REVIEW:
The Ethnology collection of the Bishop Museum in Hawaii houses over 70,000 objects. This database has been made available online and can be searched in a variety of ways. Over 400 objects are featured in this online exhibit and are categorized into sixteen groups, including surfboards, pounders, and quilts. Each category page provides a brief summary and photographs of specific objects within that category. Click on a specific object to view a detailed description as well as additional photos. This is a great site for those interested in studying the culture of the peoples of the Pacific region.

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