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THE STATUS OF ETHNOGRAPHIC COLLECTION AT THE "NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ETHIOPIA" [Abstract ID: 0206-11]
The ethnographic collection is one of the most important items in the museum collection. They are the parts of tangible and movable material cultures; moreover, the ethnographic collections are powerful in revealing the identity, tolerance, peaceful coexistence and mutual understanding among the communities. The “National Museum of Ethiopia” since its establishment in 1940s has over the years acquired a lot of collections as part its museum activities. Among its important collection are its ethnographic objects. Up to now few researchers have dealt with issues concerning the ethnographic collection at the museum. This paper will highlight the current status of ethnographic collection at the “NME” by examining the effectiveness of the existing collection management in comparison to the required international standard in object collection management.