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Funerals in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/funerals-in-ancient-egypt/

The funeral and burial of an ancient Egyptian was a complex process.

The underworld and the afterlife in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/the-underworld-and-the-afterlife-in-ancient-egypt/

To the ancient Egyptians, the underworld was a dangerous region that one's spirit had to traverse.

Funerary texts in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/funerary-texts-in-ancient-egypt/

Funerary texts acted as 'travel guides' for the dead in their journey through the underworld. These texts were written on walls, coffins, statues or papyri. They contained all the required passwords and spells for use in the underworld.

The Jeweller in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/the-jeweller-in-ancient-egypt/

Jewellers in ancient Egypt needed to know and follow a strict set of rules in order to fulfil the religious function of jewellery. Specific materials, colours and designs were often associated with certain gods and goddesses or had magical qualities of protection.

The Scribe and Hieroglyphs
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/the-scribe-and-heiroglyphs/

Scribes held one of the noblest professions in ancient Egypt and were among the wealthier inhabitants of an artists village.The elevated status of scribes was due to the importance given to Egyptian written language and that only a small percentage of the population was literate.

The Potter in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/the-potter-in-ancient-egypt/

From the earliest times, Egyptian potters were mass producing containers for everyday activities such as cooking, drinking and food storage.

Art in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/art-in-ancient-egypt/

Ancient Egyptian art has survived for over 5000 years and continues to fascinate people from all over the world. An ancient premise has become a modern reality: art is a path to eternal remembrance.

Bali: The Forge Collection
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/balinese/bali-the-forge-collection/

Many objects enter museum collections because they are no longer used, having been replaced by new versions. This is the case with the traditional Balinese temple paintings in the Australian Museum's collection.

Kalti Paarti: Carved emu eggs
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/kalti-paarti-introduction/

Kalti Paarti is the practice of emu egg carving that depicts rich visual history through commemorating First Nations traditions and connection to animals and the land.

Western Desert Art
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/australian-archaeology/collection-stories-western-desert-art/

In August 1983, the Australian Museum purchased a collection of 94 paintings known as the 'Papunya Permanent Collection'.