About Zonal Anthropological Museum
The Zonal Anthropological Museum in Phoenix Bay, Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is operated by the Anthropological Survey of India. Established in 1975, it documents the life and culture of the indigenous tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, including the Jarawa, Great Andamanese, Onge, Sentinelese, Nicobarese and Shompen. Exhibits include tools, crafts, photographs, models of dwellings and informative displays on tribal history and heritage.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, indoor museum with galleries displaying tribal artefacts, tools, weapons, handicrafts, photographs, maps and life-size models of traditional huts and dwellings. Displays are organized to explain the lifestyle, habitat and culture of the six major tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The museum is located in Phoenix Bay near the city centre and is explored on foot through exhibition halls with informational panels.
Key highlights
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Exhibits on the six indigenous tribes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands - Great Andamanese, Onge, Jarawa, Sentinelese, Nicobarese and Shompen
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Collection of tribal tools, weapons, baskets, handicrafts and everyday artefacts
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Life-size models and dioramas of traditional tribal huts and settlements
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