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The Tana museum, situated in Polmak in the Tana municipality, is a cultural institution that emphasizes the River Sami culture in the Tana Valley. The museum was established in 1985 when the municipality purchased the Polmak guesthouse to operate the museum. The River Sami culture, as defined by the museum, is a culture that originates from a distinctive livelihood closely tied to fishing, wilderness, and agriculture.
The outdoor collections of the Tana museum comprise the main building and three other structures associated with the guesthouse. Additionally, there are three other buildings, each representing a different culture: Masjokhuset, originating from the Finnish/Kven culture in the valley; Hormastabburet, a traditional Sami shelter; and Laksefiskehytta, built around 1820 to serve visiting salmon lords.
The Tana museum houses a collection of various boats typical of the Tana Valley. This includes a stake boat, tanabask, and several traditional river boats. These exhibits provide a glimpse into the region's rich maritime history and the importance of river navigation in the past.
The Tana museum also features an exhibition dedicated to Per Fokstad (1890-1973), a Sami activist, network builder, politician, and teacher from Bonakas in Tana. This exhibition provides insights into the life and contributions of this influential figure in Sami culture.
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