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Museum of Mankind
Museum of Mankind, Maldive Islands
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Foreign Minister Mr Fathuhulla, Dr Anderson Head of the British Museum and Mr Mark Lennox-Boyd
(left)
 Mr Fathuhulla
Foreign Minister
(Middle)
Dr Anderson
Head of the British Museum
(right)
Mr Mark Lennox-Boyd
Parliamentary Under Secretary for State

Toni the maldive lady
(Left) Vanessa Secretary to The Maldive Lady. (centre) Toni the Maldive Lady and (right) Abidha Wafir
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Hiriga
This is a box carved out from coral stone known as "hiriga", in Dhivehi.
It is no longer allowed to mine this type coral as it is hard and protects the reef, mining for this coral then erodes the islands surrounding reef system.  This coral was earlier used in mosque wells and also as tomb stones. When used in mosque wells the inside of well does not get green algae which otherwise is found in many of the wells that used other types of cement.

IiyeIaajehi dhaIhu
Liyelaajehi
The item above  is commonly known as a IiyeIaajehi dhaIhu. This lacquer item is made out of wood, the craftsman have carved it out, then used a type of ink to draw designs on it. Its a local handcraft, the designs are original ideas by the craftsman who is making it. Usually lacquer are in three or four colours with red and black being the common denominator.
At the top of the stairs is the national flag of  the Republic of Maldives and either side the unique seascape of this  "garland of islands".  An address was given by Mr Fathuhulla, Dr Anderson and Mr Mark Lennox-Boyd to a very large number of guests , followed by Cocktail's and small eats.  

The highlight for me was driving with Mr Fathuhalla to the British Museum as guests of Dr Anderson for dinner.
Entering this amazing historic building, all so silent almost eerie, a large quadrangle, and then up stairs to  Dr Anderson's Residence  

There were not many guests, I can't remember what we ate as it was a long time back, but conversation flowed as a number of the guests had never been to the Maldives. Of course I was in my element!
What I do remember very well, was all the walls, both in the dining room, the stairs and Dr Anderson's sitting room were awash with the most beautiful paintings. Sadly I had no time to linger. After dinner the guests all left except Mr Fathuhulla and myself. Dr Anderson asked us to sign the visitors book and then we went into his sitting room and talked long long into the night just the three of us.

My memory is having MY Maldives' here in the United Kingdom.  Being featured everywhere at this wonderful Museum of Mankind, which is just off Piccadilly in the heart of London. In the gallery is displayed the History of The Maldives going right the way back to their very early days. People were queuing to view...Afternoons talks / lectures were packed out.  
Featured here are just two of my gifts I have many many more.

The Maldive Islands


Ariyadhoo, Himithi, Mini Mas,
Gali & Maamigili
Fuah Mulaku

GAAFU ALIFU ATOLL SCHOOL
Gan and Feydhoo
Hanimadhoo & Uteemu
Ihuru
Kuramathi
Kurumba
Laamu  Atoll
Lhaviyani
Niyama - Dhaalu Atoll
Rashdoo & Noonu Atoll
Villingili

Holiday Of A Life Time:
Maldives, Sri Lanka & Dubai

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SPIRITUAL PERCEPTION - LETTER FROM BENEDICTA

MY ISLAND STORY

On My Way To Happy Days

Passenger Flying Log Book

My Very Good Looking Father

Through a Zanzibar Doorway

Lion Sands

Cape Town

A Night At The London Zoo

Wild Reef Child

Ashley

Flying With Hunting Clan

Love At First Sight

The Queen Mother

Romy Has a Surprise!

GEORGE

My Talk 2018

My Flying Diary

The Maldive Lady, by Jo Foley

LiveWire: First Lady of Leisure

Kunfunadhoo

The Lady In The Loo

First Round The World Flight

Tehran

PHINDA

Rat Story

Visha & Maya

Saint Helena

A Flight of a Lifetime

Diving Bangaram Island
Shark Circus
Richard Harley
Yusuff Moosa

I Dived To Victory
Memorable Muscat
You Must Not Wear Any Weights Or Life Jacket


A Magic Boat Launches

Angkor, Cambodia

Champneys

Country Life

Crown of Thorns

Having A Whale Of A Time

​Hurlingham Club Magazine Summer 2016

Kenya

​KASHMIR 1959

Lady Rose

Love of Skiing

My Magic Beans

My Outstanding Award
My Sandbank
Museum of Mankind
My 86th Birthday
Classic Wings: My 87th Birthday
My 88th Birthday
Magic Yellow File
RACEHORSE
Seychelles
South Africa
The Haute Route
Thrills & Spills - Dhoni Mighili
Underwater Ireland
Welcome To Stanford Bridge
***WEST OF ZANZIBAR***

Helicopter Bride
SCHOOL / FLYING
World Travel Mart
My Adopted Maldivian Family
Life Threatening Thalassemia
Himmafushi - The Young Offenders
Villingilli Orphanage
The Tsunami
Commemorative Coins

1986 Commonwealth Games
Guest Speaker of the Canberra
My Cocktail
Love & Marriage in Sri Lanka


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Flags
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A Maldives Symphony -
My Swan Song:

- Velassaru & Kuramathi
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Colombo

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