Remarkable Māori artefacts in Russian museums in Saint Petersburg and Kazan have survived the chaos and destruction of WW1, the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the Russian Civil War 1918-1920, the bombings and Siege of Leningrad during WW2, the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union. These unique artefacts were brought to Russia by Russian explorers from an expedition to the South Seas in 1819-1821 under the command of Faddej Bellingshausen and Mikhail Lazarev.
My talk at Te Papa will be based on my research.
Please find more details about this event and book your place here: https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/hidden-treasures/
