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CAS 0493-0338A,B | |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
| Object Name | Charm for camel | |
| Culture | Gabra | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
| Materials | Wood; Plant fiber | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = A,B=2.0, Length = A=6.6; B=6.5 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0340 |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
| Object Name | Charm for camel | |
| Culture | Gabra | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1977 | |
| Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
| Materials | Leather; Wood | |
| Description | Charm or amulet worn around camel's neck, consisting of 3 rectangular blocks of wood, each carved in low relief with simple geometric shape on one face and strung on narrow strip of tanned hide; Small leather strip which is stitched together is strung on a 2-ply length of rope and tied to the hide strip. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 20.0, Thickness = 4.0, Length = 34.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0341A-D |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
| Object Name | Charm for camel | |
| Culture | Gabra | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | 1951 | |
| Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
| Materials | Leather; Stone; Plant fiber cord | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 9.9, Thickness = 4.1, Length = 101.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0342 |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
| Object Name | Charm for camel | |
| Culture | Gabra | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1977 | |
| Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
| Materials | Stone; Palm fiber | |
| Description | Charm or amulet worn around camel's neck; Cylindrical stone is well polished on all surfaces and large perforation is cut or drilled through one end; Stone is suspended on short length of palm (?) fiber whose ends are knotted together. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 3.1, Length = 5.9 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0453A,B |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Bead & Leatherwork | |
| Object Name | Sandals | |
| Culture | Gabra | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
| Materials | Camel hide; Rhinoceros hide | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 13.0, Thickness = 3.8, Length = 30.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0454A,B |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Bead & Leatherwork | |
| Object Name | Sandals | |
| Culture | Gabra | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
| Materials | Cow hide | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 15.1, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 32.7 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0464 |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles | |
| Object Name | Turban | |
| Culture | Gabra | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
| Maker's Name | Male owner (name not recorded) | |
| Date of Manufacture | 1977 | |
| Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
| Materials | Fabric; Clay | |
| Description | Turban made from several thicknesses of white cloth folded together in a ring and sewn together, then rubbed on exterior with white clay; According to original field notes, this type of turban is worn by a ritual elder; This one was made specifically for William Torry. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 13.6, Max Diam = 17.5 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0468 |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
| Object Name | Wig | |
| Culture | Gabra | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
| Materials | Synthetic | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 23.0, Thickness = 4.0, Length = 27.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0469 |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
| Object Name | Wig | |
| Culture | Gabra | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
| Materials | Synthetic | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 27.5, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 28.5 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0494-0001 |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
| Object Name | Ornament | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | ||
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Mendi area | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Shell; Plant fiber; Plant fiber | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 14.5, Length = 21.5 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0494-0002 |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
| Object Name | Ornament | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | ||
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Village: Ole | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Shell; Plant fiber; Plant fiber | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 6.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 19.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0494-0003 |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
| Object Name | Ornament | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | ||
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Village: Ole | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Boar tusk; Plant fiber | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.8, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 10.5 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0496-0001 |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles | |
| Object Name | Belt | |
| Culture | Hopi | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
| County | Navajo | |
| Other Geographic Data | Hopi Indian Reservation | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1940s to 1950s | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wool warp and weft; Aniline dyes | |
| Description | Woman's sash belt woven entirely in double-faced, warp-faced technique; Traditional design layout consists of repetitive black geometric design on red central panel, bordered along each side by green inner border and black outer border; Warp ends are plied at both ends to form long fringe. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 8.4, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 208.5 |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0496-0008A-D |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles | |
| Object Name | Wedding robe tassels (4) | |
| Culture | Hopi | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
| County | Navajo | |
| Other Geographic Data | Hopi Indian Reservation | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1940s to 1950s | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Cotton and wool yarns | |
| Description | A: Tassel (companion piece to CAS 0496-0008B) made to be tied to lower corner of wedding robe; Tassel consists of bundle of white cotton yarns whose upper ends are wrapped and interwoven with brown wool yarn, forming a pattern of alternating brown and white terraced zigzags; B: Tassel (companion piece to CAS 0496-0008A) made to be tied to lower corner of wedding robe; Tassel consists of bundle of white cotton yarns whose upper ends are wrapped and interwoven with brown wool yarn, forming a checkerboard pattern; C,D: Tassels (2 companion pieces) made to be tied to lower corner of wedding robe; Each tassel consists of bundle of white cotton yarns whose upper ends are wrapped and interwoven with black wool yarn, forming a pattern of black terraced crosses within white network. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = A,B=ca. 3.5; C,D=3.0, Length = A,B=ca. 19.5; C,D=ca. 20.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0496-0011 |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
| Object Name | Bridal case | |
| Culture | Hopi | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
| County | Navajo | |
| Other Geographic Data | Hopi Indian Reservation | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1940-1950s | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Reeds; Peeled sticks; Wool and cotton yarn; Cotton string | |
| Description | Carrying case presented to Hopi bride along with a woven cotton manta and rain sash; Case is constructed of numerous reeds laid in row with peeled wood rod at either end and twined together with 4 rows of white wool yarn to form flat mat; Braided cotton carrying handle tied to one end, and lengths of cotton string tied to handle for securing carrying case when it is rolled up with its contents. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 69.0, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 185.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0497-0006 |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry | |
| Object Name | Hat | |
| Culture | Klamath | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | California, Oregon | |
| County | Modoc, CA, Klamath, OR | |
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | early 1900s | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Cattail (Typha latifolia) stems; Dyed porcupine quills; Nettle (Urtica dioica) stems | |
| Description | Woman's hat with rounded base and slightly rounded sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with possibly 3-strand twining on base; Designs are in full-twist overlay and include 5-point star (interior divided into quadrants) within open circle on base, and motif of 3 diagonally stacked parallelograms (each containing V-shape in porcupine quill) repeated 3 times around sides. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 12.0, Rim Diam = 16.0, Max Diam = 17.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0497-0009 |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Bead & Leatherwork | |
| Object Name | Belt | |
| Culture | Mohave | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | California, Arizona | |
| County | San Bernardino, CA, Mohave, AZ | |
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1900 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Glass beads; String | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 3.1, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 145.2 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0499-0016B-E |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Buttons (4) | |
| Culture | Navajo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1940s | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Metal: Silver; Copper | |
| Description | 4 large round domed buttons, each stamped with large floral or sunburst pattern in center and encircled by band of small contiguous crescent motifs; Short copper wire loop is soldered on reverse of each; Buttons are unsigned. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 3.1 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0499-0016F-M |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Buttons (8) | |
| Culture | Navajo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1940s | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Metal: Silver; Copper | |
| Description | 8 small round conical buttons made by hammering silver disc into conical button mold with fluted surface; Buttons each have series of short lines radiating outward from plain center; Short copper wire loop is soldered to reverse of each; Buttons are unsigned. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 1.5 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0509-0002A-C |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles | |
| Object Name | Belt on loom (includes batten) | |
| Culture | Peruvian | |
| Global Region | South America | |
| Country | Peru | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Cuzco | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | City: Cuzco | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1955 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wood; Alpaca wool; Aniline dyes | |
| Description | Backstrap loom (including 1 heddle rod and 1 batten) with partially woven belt; Belt is woven in double-sided warp faced twill technique, producing a continuous pattern of contiguous open red diamonds on a green background, flanked along sides by parallel yellow, purple, red, and black borders; All warps are 2 ply in single colors; Weft if also 2 ply of white and beige and is much heavier than the warps; Approximately 3/4 of the belt is woven, with warp yarns on remaining portion tied into bundle at end. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 4.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = ca. 142.0 |
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