Restoration of a damaged ceremonial pipe from the Francis La Flesche collection
© Michael Berger
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In early 2024 a damaged ceremonial pipe from the Francis La Flesche collection in the Ethnologisches Museum underwent conservation treatment. The individual steps of the slightly risky treatment were discussed and decided upon together with the Umóⁿhoⁿ project partners. This collaborative conservation project was developed following the long-term collaboration between the Stiftung Humboldt Forum, the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin/Ethnologisches Museum and the Nebraska Indian Community College. This exhibition talk will give insight both into the motivations of the Umóⁿhoⁿ partners as well as the perspective of the involved museum conservators.

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© Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss / Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Museum für Asiatische Kunst und Ethnologisches Museum, Fotos: Claudia Obrocki; Martin Franken; Philipp Jester / Jens Blank
Visit the collections on the 2nd and 3rd floor
In the Humboldt Forum's foyer there is a 17 meter high media tower, called "cosmograph". It gives visitors comprehensive information about their visit and can transform into an art and light installation.
© SHF / David von Becker
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