These artifacts are the largest collection of traditional Chagossian tools and objects remaining today. Found in Chagossian homes after eviction, US Navy personnel stationed on Diego Garcia sent the items to the museum for preservation along with items from the military operation.
Seabee Museum
These images were taken at U.S. Navy Seabee Museum, Naval History and Heritage Command, Port Hueneme, California, USA.
All Images courtesy U.S. Navy Seabee Museum, Naval History and Heritage Command
These images were taken at U.S. Navy Seabee Museum, Naval History and Heritage Command, Port Hueneme, California, USA.
All Images courtesy U.S. Navy Seabee Museum, Naval History and Heritage Command