The exhibition's prime aim is to present a selection of the splendid collection with items dating back to the beginning of the 19th century. The main emphasis of the exhibition concentrates on the presentation of five so-called cultural areas from which the museum has particularly old and valuable collections: The Prairie and Plains, The Southwest, California, The Northwest Coast and The Arctic. Special topics have been highlighted within these cultural areas to provide insights into the characteristic types of materials used, the economies or ceremonial features. The exhibition also addresses more universal themes which have shaped our image of Indians: the stereotypes of the honest savage and the evil savage, Karl May's 'Winnetou', show Indians and many other subjects.

Horse with paradebridle of the Crow
All objects collection Harvey, 1905