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Performing Womanhood
Ein Themenabend mit Jun.-Prof. Dr. Jacky Kosgei, Dr. Gibson Ncube und Prof. Dr. Ursula Offenberger ... more
September 28, 2025 to June 7, 2026
The Linden-Museum preserves around 450 objects from the cultural heritage of the Chagga people in northern Tanzania, which were brought to Stuttgart between 1885 and 1918 during the German colonial period, often in violent circumstances. Many are associated with important stages in the lives of girls and women, which were celebrated with festivals, singing, and dancing and strengthened the cohesion of the community. However, much knowledge was lost during the transfer to Germany and over the course of time.
Today, it is being reconstructed in collaboration with members of the Chagga people and brought into the present day. From 2023 to 2025, Dr. Valence Silayo, a fellow of the Gerda Henkel Foundation, researched the collection through archival work, focus groups, and conversations with families who see themselves as descendants of those who experienced colonial rule and violence. The exhibition combines historical objects with current knowledge and diverse perspectives – and shows the significance of this cultural heritage, which is over 100 years old, to this day.
Topic in our Collections online:
Chagga Stories from the Kilimanjaro: Mountains, Memories, Museums
Reference to the shop with catalog and other exhibition-related articles
Detailed information, interesting stories and background information on the objects in our collection
