Indochina

The exhibition shows the culture of the numerous peoples of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Burma.

The basis of the collection, devoted to the continental part of Southeast Asia – Indochina – is made up of items gathered by museum employees and Russian oriental experts, and also items given by collectors or acquired by them. Among the exhibits are masks of actors of the Siamese ballet who performed in St. Petersburg.

The exhibit shows examples of traditional clothing and musical instruments. Of interest are the collections of Buddhist sculpture and dress weapons from Thailand, masks of the traditional Thai Khon theatre, and domestic items, such as vessels.

The ethnic diversity of ornaments and techniques create an expressive and memorable image of the region.

View of Indochina exposition

Statue of Buddha dipping in Parinibbana. Thailand. Late 19th century. Bronze

Gong. Traditional musical instrument. Thailand. Late 19th century. Bamboo, metal

Rama, the main character of Ramakien poem, with a snake-like bow. Thailand. Late 20th century. Bronze

Hat of provincial governor. Vietnam. Late 19th century. Paper, wood, feather

Head of deity - patron of home. Cambodia. 20th century. Coco nut, paint

Mask of Siamese ballet actor presenting Rama - hero of the epic Ramakien. Thailand. Late 19th century. Leather, lacquer vanish, paint

Mask of Siamese ballet actor presenting Sugriwa, the King of Monkeys, - hero of the epic Ramakien. Thailand. Late 19th century. Leather, lacquer vanish, paint

Cloak of an officer of the Emperor's guard. Vietnam. Late 19th century. Cotton, cloth

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