Islanders: the art of life in Oceania

This exhibition offers visitors an encounter with the rich creative traditions of the Pacific Islands.

Across the region, every aspect of life was invested with artistic endeavour. From fish-hooks to fans, from nets to necklaces and from combs to canoes, objects of all types were imbued with spiritual potency and aesthetic significance.

The exhibition demonstrates the cosmopolitan, highly-mobile, innovative and adaptable nature of Pacific Island cultures in the past and present day, showcasing the British Museum's uniquely rich collections from the region.