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CAS 0389-1548 | |
| Category | Culinary Items | |
| Object Name | Spoon | |
| Culture | unknown | |
| Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
| Country | unknown | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | ||
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| Other Geographic Data | Indochina | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Ivory; Metal; Coral | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 2.3, Width = 4.6, Length = 22.4 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0389-1549 |  |
| Category | Culinary Items | |
| Object Name | Spoon | |
| Culture | unknown | |
| Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
| Country | unknown | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | ||
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Ivory; Coral; Metal: Brass; Wood | |
| Description | Shallow tortoise shell spoon attached with brass pegs to handle made of ivory on distal end and alternating coral and wood/shell (?) bands on proximal and middle section. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 2.7, Width = 5.5, Length = 23.4 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0389-1651 |  |
| Category | Culinary Items | |
| Object Name | Spoon | |
| Culture | unknown | |
| Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
| Country | unknown | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | ||
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Wood; Shell; Coral; Metal: Brass | |
| Description | Shallow spoon bowl tapers to point on both ends; Long handle decorated with alternating bands of shell and brass inlaid with wood; Proximal end of handle is covered with coral. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 1.6, Width = 4.6, Length = 21.6 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0389-1919 |  |
| Category | Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Spoon | |
| Culture | unknown | |
| Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
| Country | unknown | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | ||
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| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Onyx; Metal: Silver; Rock crystal | |
| Description | Small shallow spoon attached to carved and faceted handle by means of silver bracket. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 1.4, Width = 3.4, Length = 15.6 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0389-1748 |  |
| Category | Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Spoon | |
| Culture | unknown | |
| Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
| Country | unknown | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | ||
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| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Metal: bronze | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 2.7, Width = 3.5, Length = 18.9 |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0389-1989 |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry | |
| Object Name | Knife | |
| Culture | unknown | |
| Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
| Country | unknown | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | ||
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Indochina? | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | early 1900s | |
| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Metal: Steel; Brass; Copper; Bone | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 5.1, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 28.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1992-0010-0001 |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry | |
| Object Name | Spear | |
| Culture | Wa | |
| Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
| Country | Myanmar (Burma) | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Former Wa States | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | 19th century or earlier | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wood; Metal: Steel; Copper; Silver silk; Orangutan (?) hair | |
| Description | Spear with wooden shaft wrapped in copper sheeting on proximal end and silver sheeting; Upper portion of shaft decorated with 3 hollow silver balls; Largest ball is decorated with 12 silver, conical danglers and red primate hair (tied with cordage); Silver stopping shield mounted below lance-shaped steel blade; Braided orange silk carrying cord is wrapped around shaft above midsection. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 9.7, Length = 225.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1992-0010-0002 |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry | |
| Object Name | Spear | |
| Culture | Wa | |
| Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
| Country | Myanmar (Burma) | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Former Wa States | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | 19th century or earlier | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wood; Metal: Steel; Silver | |
| Description | Spear with wooden shaft partially wrapped in silver sheeting; Iron guard on proximal end of shaft; Steel spearhead is 3-pronged, of which center blade is lance shaped while flanking blades are shorter and curved. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 17.2, Thickness = 2.9, Length = 196.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1992-0010-0004 |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry | |
| Object Name | Spear | |
| Culture | Wa | |
| Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
| Country | Myanmar (Burma) | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Former Wa States | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | 19th century or earlier | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wood; Metal: Steel; Silver; Iron; Silk | |
| Description | Spear with wooden shaft wrapped in silver sheeting and silver wire appliqué; Uppermost part of shaft decorated with 3 hollow, fluted silver balls and one saucer-shaped ball; Steel spearhead is lance-shaped; Braided green silk carrying cord is wrapped around midsection of shaft. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 7.0, Length = 229.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1992-0010-0005A,B |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry | |
| Object Name | Sword with sheath | |
| Culture | Wa | |
| Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
| Country | Myanmar (Burma) | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Former Wa States | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | 19th century or earlier | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wood; Metal: Steel; Silver; Leather; Silk | |
| Description | A: Sword with wooden hilt wrapped in silver sheeting at both ends; Mid-section is wrapped in braided leather (?) showing traces of red pigment; Floral motif stamped on proximal end of hilt; Slender steel blade is slightly curved and expands slightly toward distal end; B: Wooden sheath wrapped in both plain and decorated silver bands; Lahu (?) inscriptions stamped on two widest silver bands; Traces of red pigment on portions of sheath not wrapped in silver; Orange silk carrying cord is wrapped around proximal end of sheath. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = A=3.7; B=7.1, Thickness = A=3.7; B=3.9, Length = A=97.0; B=64.7 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1992-0010-0006A,B |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry | |
| Object Name | Sword with sheath | |
| Culture | Wa | |
| Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
| Country | Myanmar (Burma) | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Former Wa States | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | 19th century or earlier | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wood; Metal: Steel; Silver; Silk | |
| Description | A: Sword with wooden hilt wrapped in silver sheeting and twisted silver wire; Single, hollow silver ball surmounts proximal end of hilt; Long, slightly curved blade expands slightly toward distal end; B: Wooden sheath wrapped in silver sheeting and twisted silver wire; Separate silver cap on distal end of sheath; Braided orange silk carrying cord is wrapped around proximal end of sheath. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = A=6.3; B=5.5, Thickness = A=5.9; B=3.8, Length = A=97.0; B=62.7 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1992-0010-0007A,B |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry | |
| Object Name | Sword with sheath | |
| Culture | Wa | |
| Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
| Country | Myanmar (Burma) | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Former Wa States | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | 19th century or earlier | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wood; Metal: Steel; Silver; Silk | |
| Description | A: Sword with wooden hilt wrapped in twisted silver wire and silver sheeting and decorated with three saucer-shaped silver discs; Hollow, fluted ball surmounts proximal end of hilt; Long, slightly curved steel blade expands slightly toward distal end; B: Wooden sheath wrapped in silver sheeting ornamented with twisted silver wire; Separate silver cap piece on distal end; Braided orange silk carrying cord is wrapped around proximal end of sheath. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = A=4.9; B=5.2, Thickness = A=4.8; B=4.0, Length = A=90.7; B=71.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1992-0010-0008A,B |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry | |
| Object Name | Sword with sheath | |
| Culture | Wa | |
| Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
| Country | Myanmar (Burma) | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Former Wa States | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | 19th century or earlier | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wood; Metal: Steel; Silver; Cotton (?) | |
| Description | A: Sword with wooden hilt wrapped in twisted silver wire and plain silver sheeting, with a saucer-shaped silver disc between the wire and sheet wrapped areas; Hollow, silver ball shaped like garlic bulb surmounts proximal end of hilt; Long slender steel blade is slightly curved and expands slightly toward distal end; Blade is stamped near hilt with two floral-like motifs; B: Wooden sheath wrapped in silver sheeting ornamented with twisted wire appliqué on both faces; Braided black cotton (?) carrying cord is wrapped around proximal end of sheath. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = A=6.3; B=5.5, Thickness = A=6.0; B=5.6, Length = A=90.0; B=57.5 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1992-0010-0003A,B |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry | |
| Object Name | Sword with sheath | |
| Culture | Wa | |
| Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
| Country | Myanmar (Burma) | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Former Wa States | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | 19th century or earlier | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wood; Metal: Steel; Silver; Silk | |
| Description | A: Sword with wooden hilt wrapped in silver wire on lower half and silver sheeting on upper half, the two design areas separated by saucer-shaped disc; Hollow cone-shaped ball surmounts proximal end of hilt; Extremely long steel blade is slightly curved, flaring to maximum width near the distal end; B: Wooden sheath wrapped in silver sheeting and further embellished with appliquéd plain and twisted silver wire; Braided orange silk carrying cord is wrapped around proximal end of sheath. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = B=9.2, Thickness = B=5.7, Max Diam = A=10.8, Length = A=169.0; B=110.3 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1992-0010-0009 |  |
| Category | Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Pipe | |
| Culture | Wa | |
| Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
| Country | Myanmar (Burma) | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Former Wa States | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | 19th century or earlier | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Metal: Silver; Glass | |
| Description | Smoking pipe consisting of two-piece silver stem and bowl (interior of lower stem section is wooden) and a carved, very pale green glass mouthpiece; Stem and bowl are ornamented with appliquéd twisted silver wire. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 5.4, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 65.5 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1990-0004-0003 |  |
| Category | Textiles | |
| Object Name | Jacket | |
| Culture | White Collared Miao | |
| Global Region | East Asia | |
| Country | China | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Guizhou Province | |
| County | Sandu | |
| Other Geographic Data | ||
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1950s to 1970s | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Indigo-dyed cotton; Pig's blood; Vegetal dye from seed pod of Gardenia jasminoides | |
| Description | Dandu-style woman's festival jacket with side tie; Front, back and lower sleeves are of plain cotton dyed with indigo and pig’s blood; Upper sleeves and yoke, also of cotton, are resist-dyed with geometric and floral patterns in blue, yellow, and red on white background; Collar, shoulders, and right edge of jacket are decorated with elaborately embroidered panels; According to collector, Gail Rossi, the spiral motifs represent whorls of hair found on sacrificial water buffalo, relating to Miao ancestor worship; They may also represent special herbal fern known to cure illness; Jacket is worn with ankle-length pleated skirt and apron, and tall silver headdress in form of water buffalo horns. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 139.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 70.0 | |
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