Martin and Osa Johnson were a couple of,
I guess explorers is the
right word. They were frequent travelers to Africa where they
befriended the people there and experienced their culture. They had
many artifacts of their travels and in Chanute, Kansas there is a museum
showcasing their travels. Martin and Osa made movies of their travels
which they play at the museum, and they also used to play these videos
on local stations giving everyone in Southeast Kansas a taste of
Africa.
Many of their artifacts are traditional masks and jewelry worn by tribal
people. They also have spears, poles, clothing, and animal tributes.
If you're wanting a taste of the exotic but don't want to travel outside
the plains then a visit to this museum, which also has a railroad
museum near by, will fulfill your wish.
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