Ethnology & Cultural Heritage

Ethnology & Cultural Heritage Collection

Pre-Colonial

Era Pre-Colonial to Modern (c. 1500 CE - present)

Objects 8,700

Access Level Open

Type Ethnology & Cultural Heritage

The Ethnology and Cultural Heritage Collection brings to life the diversity of Ugandan peoples. Royal regalia — drums, stools, spears, and ceremonial garments — form the centrepiece. Musical instruments including endingidi, amadinda, and adungu are well represented.

Era Pre-Colonial to Modern (c. 1500 CE - present)
Period Pre-Colonial
Objects 8,700
Access Open

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Mvule wood, monitor lizard skin, wooden pegs, ochre pigment Pre-Colonial

Ethnology & Cultural Heritage Collection

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Buganda Royal Drum — Engalabi

Buganda Royal Drum — Engalabi

Buganda Royal Drum — Engalabi

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