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Indonesia Wide

Collections that span multiple islands and eras across Indonesia.

The Cultural Significance of Indonesian Traditional Textiles Beyond Batik The Evolution of Indonesian Keris Craftsmanship Traditional Maritime Culture of the Bugis Sailors The Cultural Importance of Gamelan Music in Ceremonial Life Minangkabau Architecture and the Meaning Behind Rumah Gadang Toraja Funeral Rituals and Their Cultural Significance

Java

Colonial-era views and historical materials connected to Java.

Vintage photos of Surabaya, the city of heroes

Madagascar

Cross-ocean migration history and Indonesian-Malagasy connections.

Indonesian influence in Madagascar: a surprising historical and linguistic link

Bali and Lombok

Paintings and objects linked to Bali and Lombok islands.

Painting - Volcano and Lake Batur from Bali Anthropomorphic mask from Lombok Island

Sumatra

Batak ritual objects, symbols, and heritage from North Sumatra.

The magical Pustaha book of the Batak people from Sumatra Naga Morsarang Singa Tunggal panaluan

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Linguistics

Linguistic similarities between Romanian and Bahasa Indonesia Explore topic

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The Cultural Significance of Indonesian Traditional Textiles Beyond Batik The Evolution of Indonesian Keris Craftsmanship Traditional Maritime Culture of the Bugis Sailors The Cultural Importance of Gamelan Music in Ceremonial Life Explore topic

Numismatics

Numismatics - 75th anniversary banknote of independence Numismatics - "new rupiah" banknotes depicting volunteer heroes Indonesian Numismatics Explore topic

Philately

Philately - stamp sheet with Mount Sewu, a UNESCO geopark Philately - stamp sheet with Sukarno, Indonesia's first president Explore topic

Colonial Illustrations

Vintage photos of Surabaya, the city of heroes Indonesian tribal illustrations, including the famous Dayak headhunters Explore topic

History and Migration

Indonesian influence in Madagascar: a surprising historical and linguistic link Explore topic

Masks and Sculpture

Anthropomorphic mask from Lombok Island Explore topic

Batak Culture

The magical Pustaha book of the Batak people from Sumatra Naga Morsarang Singa Tunggal panaluan Explore topic

Painting

Painting - Volcano and Lake Batur from Bali Explore topic