Uploaded June 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Tahitian Mourner’s Costume in the British Museum is one of the most complete versions of this type of costume anywhere in the world. In preparation for its display British Museum conservators and scientists investigate each component part of the costume uncovering many surprises along the way.
To find out more about the Tahitian Mourner’s Costume check out, bit.ly/2MTCBCf
To find out more about conservation and scientific research at the British Museum go to: worldhistorylab.britishmuseum.org
Conservation and scientific research supported by the Andrew W. Mellon foundation, Radcliffe Trust, Normanby Charitable Trust, Dr& Mrs Lucas and the Wellcome trust.
The making of this film was generously supported by the Wellcome Trust.
The Tahitian Mourner’s Costume in the British Museum is one of the most complete versions of this type of costume anywhere in the world. In preparation for its display British Museum conservators and scientists investigate each component part of the costume uncovering many surprises along the way.
To find out more about the Tahitian Mourner’s Costume check out, bit.ly/2MTCBCf
To find out more about conservation and scientific research at the British Museum go to: worldhistorylab.britishmuseum.org
Conservation and scientific research supported by the Andrew W. Mellon foundation, Radcliffe Trust, Normanby Charitable Trust, Dr& Mrs Lucas and the Wellcome trust.
The making of this film was generously supported by the Wellcome Trust.
