Anthropological Museum of Indigenous People
| Place | Dibrugarh |
|---|---|
| State | Assam |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1966 |
| Museum Type | Anthropological |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Department of Anthropology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam 786004 |
| Visiting Time | Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Closed on Sundays and University Holidays). |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1966, this museum is maintained by the Department of Anthropology at Dibrugarh University. It serves as a vital academic and research repository dedicated to the preservation of the material culture of the diverse indigenous communities of Northeast India.
General Collections
The collection includes traditional attire, ornaments, bamboo and cane artifacts, agricultural implements, and household tools used by various ethnic groups. It also features skeletal remains and replicas of prehistoric stone tools found in the region.
Unique Historical Collections
The museum houses a significant and rare collection of traditional headgear and weapons of the Naga and Wancho tribes, along with ethnographic material specifically related to the Ahom and Sonowal Kachari communities.
Additional Information
| Video URL | https://youtube.com/shorts/QA6qpm-6aHs?si=kG3oAjkT-maze0sU |
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| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
| Notes | While it is an academic museum, it is open to the public and researchers. It is often utilized for the "Biocultural Heritage" documentation projects of the Northeast. |
| Artifacts | Hand-woven textiles (Mekhela Chador variants), traditional Naga spears, Dao (machetes), indigenous fishing traps, and Neolithic celts. |
| Highly Descriptive | No |
| Contact Details | 0373-2370252 (University Registrar's Office) |
| Email ID | anthropology@dibru.ac.in |