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Museu do Homem do Nordeste and its collection
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The Museu do Homem do Nordeste is a Brazilian museum situated in Recife, the capital city of Pernambuco. This museum is a federal institution linked to the Joaquim Nabuco Foundation and the Ministry of Education. It offers a unique insight into the diverse cultures of the region, including black, indigenous, and white cultures, from their origins to their current forms and mixtures that make up what is generally referred to as Brazilian culture.
History and Collections of the Museu do Homem do Nordeste
Inaugurated on July 21, 1979, the Museu do Homem do Nordeste was born from the fusion of three museums: the Museum of Anthropology, the Museum of Popular Art, and the Museum of Sugar. The museum's collections are characterized by their heterogeneity and variety, ranging from objects belonging to wealthy plantation families to simple everyday items used by poor families. The museum also houses popular art collections, including popular toys, clothing, and instruments from popular festivals, objects from indigenous peoples, and many others.
Collection of the Museu do Homem do Nordeste
The Museu do Homem do Nordeste's collection is characterized by the variety and heterogeneity of its nearly 16,000 objects. These objects have been gathered with the intention of presenting a panoramic, socially comprehensive museum. The focus is on the erudite and popular aspects of a regional type of Brazilian man. The collection includes objects from wealthy plantation families, simple everyday items used by poor families, popular toys, clothing, and instruments from popular festivals, objects from indigenous peoples, and many others.
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