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People of the Earth:<\/h2>

Life and Culture of the Tongva<\/h3>

2018
<\/strong>February 9 – May 5<\/span><\/p>

This exhibition explores the history and cultural influence of the Tongva\/Gabrielino people, the original residents of the Santa Monica Bay area who have lived in the area for about 7,000 years. The exhibit displays artifacts from everyday life ranging from musical instruments to fishing nets woven from milkweed fiber.<\/p>

In the exhibition, topics include:<\/p>