African Museum of Lyon, Lyon
The African Museum of Lyon is dedicated to West African culture and civilization, showcasing over 2000 exhibits on 3 levels, thematically arranged as 'Everyday Life', 'Social Life', and 'Religious Life'.
The African Museum of Lyon is dedicated to West African culture and civilization, showcasing over 2000 exhibits on 3 levels, thematically arranged as 'Everyday Life', 'Social Life', and 'Religious Life'. On display are ritual masks, textiles, brass figurines, musical instruments, fishing tools, weaving implements, ornaments, weapons, royal emblems, and objects of worship from West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea.
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About African Museum of Lyon
150 Cours Gambetta, 69007 Lyon, France
+33 4 78 61 60 98
African Museum of Lyon and Nearby Sights on Map
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