THREATENED LIVING CULTURES
The preservation of nature, which should continue to make the lives of indigenous peoples possible, is particularly close to our hearts.
If we all want to survive, the survival of the indigenous population and the preservation of the Amazon region is an indispensable prerequisite. After more than 20 museums have burnt down in Brazil in recent years, we are particularly concerned to support the preservation and maintenance of the endangered indigenous cultures of this country. With this exhibition, we want to make an honest contribution to this.
"The NEKREI exhibition on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the company RHEINNADEL GmbH on the company premises should also be a call to harmonise fauna, flora, climate and environment with social corporate responsibility in a sustainable way for the benefit of our planet and all living beings."
„NEKREI“ – INDIAN FEATHER ART AND SCULPTURES
Immerse yourself in the world of the Brazilian Indians.
In Aachen you experience an international permanent exhibition "Indigenous Objects of the Inhabitants of the Amazon Region" on 350 square metres.
EXHIBITS
The exhibition "NEKREI" presents numerous extraordinary exhibits, which give an insight into the culture of the indigenous peoples of Brazil. Wonderful, colorful feather jewelry, wooden sculptures, masks, wickerwork and weapons give a unique insight into this culture of the indigenous inhabitants of the Amazon.
„NEKREI“
in the Kayapo language of central Brazil means "privilege". For the Kayapo, a person is given a certain number of ornaments, usually inherited from their parents. Only they have the "privilege" of wearing them. The 150 pieces presented in this exhibition, which make up a unique collection from the Amazon region of Brazil, offer an insight into a culture that is still very dynamic.
AMAZONIA IN DANGER
The Amazon River runs through the rainforest for more than 6,990 kilometres and flows into the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast of Brazil. The indigenous peoples of the Amazon live here in harmony with nature. They have adapted their way of life to the jungle for thousands of years. They only take from nature what they need to live/survive - this should also be an example to us.
Opening hours
+49 (0) 241-94914123 hallo@nekrei.org
- 12am - 4pm
PERMANENT EXHIBITION
in the "Needle Factory"
The needle factory was acquired years ago by the entrepreneur Herbert Pavel and was the headquarter of the group of companies.
The administrative building was later sold to the city of Aachen and is today, among other things, the cultural center of the city. Insofar, the exhibition found an adequate place here.
Honorary Consul Klaus Pavel founded the association Nekrei e.V. in 2019. The permanent exhibition "NEKREI " was opened in September 2023 on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the company Rheinnadel GmbH in the "needle factory" - the nucleus of the company - with the aim, among others, of continuously drawing attention to the climate-damaging deforestation of the primeval forest and the poisoning of the rivers of Amazoni
Pavel Children Foundation
The Fundação Pavel (FP) was founded in Brazil in 1992 and the Pavel Children Foundation (PCF) in Germany in 2018. PCF operates under the umbrella of the Children's Missionary Work (KMW) of the Sternsinger Foundation. More than 50 employees on site supervise the project.
WWF
Germany
The World Wildlife Fund For Nature (WWF) is one of the largest and most experienced conservation organisations in the world and is active in more than 100 countries. It also shows fascinating picture and video material from the region in the "Nekrei" exhibition.
Museu
do Índio FUNAI
The exhibition "NEKREI" was made with the support of the "Museu do Índio - FUNAI", Rio de Janeiro/Brasília.n.
Brazilian
Consulate
The exhibition of the personal collection of Honorary Consul Klaus Pavel and his family is under the patronage of the Brazilian General Consulate in Frankfurt.