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Catalog Number |
CAS 0567-0008 | ![]() |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Headdress | |
Culture | Klamath River | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | California | |
County | Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou | |
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1880-1910 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Red shafted flicker (Colaptes auratus cafer) feathers; Cotton string; Shell and glass beads | |
Description | Headdress made from hundreds of red-shafted flicker feathers (some completely striped of barbs, others stripped of all barbs except black tips) strung together in flat row on 3 lengths of string; Ends of string are capped with white glass beads; 2 cotton string "ties" are threaded through feather band and secured with large shell disk beads. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = ca. 16.0, Length = 50.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2009-0001-0002A,B | ![]() |
Category | Basketry; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Dance fans (2) | |
Culture | Yup'ik (Yupik) Eskimo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Bristol Bay area | |
Maker's Name | Pauline Moses | |
Date of Manufacture | 2009 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Warp: beach grass stems; Weft: natural and dyed (red) beach grass leaves; Caribou hide with hair | |
Description | Pair of dance fans held in the hands by women while dancing; Each fan consists of a a circular disk that is woven in a coiled weave, using natural beach grass over a bundle of beach grass stems; Two outermost coils extend outward on one side to form the handle of each fan; Each fan is woven with a negative star design on a red background; Narrow strip of caribou hide with hair still attached is sewn along bottom edge of each fan, opposite the handle. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 15.5, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 13.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2001-0004-0005 | ![]() |
Category | Basketry; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Dance mask | |
Culture | Melanesian: Tambuan | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Sepik River region | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Split bamboo or reed fiber; Earth pigments; Raffia; Shells; Cassowary feathers | |
Description | Dance mask intended to be worn over dancer's shoulders; Mask is woven in wicker technique in numerous panels that are pieced together into a conical form with large stylized human-like face on front with shell insets for eyes and decorated with shell earrings and bundles of cassowary feathers along top; Small facial cutouts below larger face allow person wearing mask to see out; Upper portion of mask is painted overall with dark and light vertical stripes; Lower perimeter of mask is decorated with pendant bundles of grass fibers to represent skirt. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = ca. 178.0, Max Diam = ca. 86.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2001-0004-0011 | ![]() |
Category | Basketry; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Split bamboo; Pigments | |
Description | Gable mask in the form of a stylized human face, woven in several segments and layers in a wickerwork technique; Face includes rounded head, very deep overhanging brow ridge, median ridge down center that terminates in the nose, and two round eyes; Second layer along bottom edge represents a wide, gaping mouth; Entire face is painted in broad bands in colors of red, white, and black. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 33.2, Depth = 17.6, Length = 56.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2001-0004-0004 | ![]() |
Category | Basketry; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Split reeds; Mud; Earth pigments; Cassowary and other feathers | |
Description | Large gable mask in the form of a stylized human face that is constructed from several segments, each woven in a wickerwork technique; Face has large pronounced forehead and deep brown ridge, a long slender nose, and wide, opened mouth along the bottom; Front surface is covered with thin coating of mud in colors of black, white, and red to resemble body painting; Sides and lower perimeter of mask are decorated with bundles of cassowary and other small gray feathers. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = ca. 49.0, Depth = ca. 22.5, Length = ca. 103.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2005-0006-0044 | ![]() |
Category | Basketry; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian: Abelam | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Maprik Village (Headwaters of Screw River area) | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Cane | |
Description | Openwork woven mask with a pronounced median ridge running the length of the face, flanked on each side by eyes which seemingly make up the entire face, with each one consisting of a central circle surrounded by increasingly larger ovals; The median ridge terminates at the base in what could represent a nose; Face is surmounted by elaborate openwork headdress consisting of series of concentric semi-circles joined together with zigzag bands; Mask is completely unpainted; Only color variation is in the use of a darker cane strip on the outermost edge of the median ridge. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = ca. 18.0, Depth = 35.2, Length = 56.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 2006-0006-0001 | ![]() |
Category | Basketry; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian: Abelam | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Prince Alexander Mountains area; Vicinity of village of Maprik | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Plant fiber | |
Description | Woven mask in the form of a highly stylized human face, woven in a combination of closed and open single rod coiled technique; Oval-shaped face has very prominent ridge running down center of mask from top to bottom; Face is woven mostly in close spaced coils except for open areas above and below the eyes and at the mouth area; Face is surmounted by elaborate open weave headdress comprising several concentric bands of increasing size; Entire mask is woven of natural colored fibers. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 31.2, Depth = 11.3, Length = 42.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 1999-0005-0004 | ![]() |
Category | Bead & Leatherwork; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Prayer beads | |
Culture | Tibetan | |
Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
Country | India or Nepal | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Sikkim, India or Nepal | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1970s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Camel bone; Cotton string | |
Description | Single strand of disc-shaped beads (with rounded edges) strung on commercial cotton string; Ends of strand terminate in a single large bead carved in the shape of a human skull; Two shorter strands of slightly smaller disc-shaped beads are pendant from the main strand and each terminates in a floral-shaped bead. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 1.5, Length = ca. 36.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 1999-0005-0005 | ![]() |
Category | Bead & Leatherwork; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Prayer beads | |
Culture | Tibetan | |
Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
Country | India or Nepal | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Sikkim, India or Nepal | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1970s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Camel bone; Cotton string | |
Description | Single strand of disc-shaped beads (with rounded edges) strung on commercial cotton string; ends of strand terminate in a single slightly larger round bead and one slightly smaller disc-shaped bead; Two shorter strands of smaller disc-shaped beads are pendant from the main strand and each terminates in a bead shaped like a human skull. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 1.3, Length = ca. 34.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2019-0004-0070 | ![]() |
Category | Bead & Leatherwork; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Shadow puppet | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
Country | Indonesia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Bali | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Leather; Cow horn; Paint; Cotton thread | |
Description | Large Balinese shadow puppet; Constructed of thin leather and decorated primarily in colors of gold, green, and blue; Arms are constructed of three separate segments that have been attached at the joints; Body and arm are attached to long, thin cow horn handles in order for the user to manipulate the puppet. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 25.5, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 62.8 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2019-0004-0071 | ![]() |
Category | Bead & Leatherwork; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Shadow puppet | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
Country | Indonesia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Bali | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Leather; Cow horn; Paint; Cotton thread | |
Description | Medium-sized Balinese shadow puppet; Constructed of thin leather and decorated primarily in colors of blue, red, and green; Arms are constructed of three separate segments that have been attached at the joints; Body and arm are attached to long, thin cow horn handles in order for the user to manipulate the puppet. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 14.7, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 36.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0617 | ![]() |
Category | Bead & Leatherwork; Ceremonial Items; Musical Instruments | |
Object Name | Rattle | |
Culture | Plains, possibly | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Oklahoma, possibly | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Plains area | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | 1900s | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Wood; Gourd; Glass beads; Leather; Feathers; Cotton string; Thread | |
Description | Rattle with wooden handle wrapped end to end with beaded thread; Beaded design consists of multicolored zigzag lines and geometric shapes in blue, yellow, white, red, pink, green and black on a background of multifaceted dark blue beads; One end of handle inserted into gourd; Small string wrapped stick inserted to top to which dyed feather have been affixed; Braided leather fringe extends from bottom. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 5.7, Length = 41.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2018-0004-0001 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Book | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
Country | Indonesia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Bali | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Interior of the island | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Ink; Metal; Cotton string | |
Description | Lontara, an Indonesian palm-leaf manuscript; Palm leaves are taken from the lontar tree and cured and cut to make thin rectangular sheets which form the pages, or “leaves”, of the manuscript; The pages are then “bound” by rectangular pieces of wood at either end, decorated with a shallow inscribed floral pattern; Each of the seven sheets and the wood end pieces have a hole perforated in the middle of the sheet through which a string can pass through; Originally the leaves and wooden pieces were tied together and finished with a string weighted with a coin on each side to connect them, but the string here has deteriorated and the coins have detached; Script is written in either of two indigenous Indonesian syllabaries; Lontara record knowledge on such topics as histories of local kingdoms as well as local customs and laws. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 3.5, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 24.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0103-0015 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Bull-roarer | |
Culture | Australian Aborigine | |
Global Region | Australia | |
Country | Australia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 4.4, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 24.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0555-0012 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Bull-roarer | |
Culture | Australian Aborigine, Keradjeri Tribe | |
Global Region | Australia | |
Country | Australia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Western Australia | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Coastal area North of Port Hedland, La Grange Station | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 4.5, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 38.6 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0555-0027 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Bull-roarer | |
Culture | Australian Aborigine, Keradjeri Tribe | |
Global Region | Australia | |
Country | Australia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Western Australia | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Coastal area North of Port Hedland, La Grange Station | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 9.0, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 78.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0555-0028 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Bull-roarer | |
Culture | Australian Aborigine, Keradjeri Tribe | |
Global Region | Australia | |
Country | Australia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Western Australia | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Inland from town of Broome | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 6.0, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 51.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0413 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Bull-roarer | |
Culture | Rio Grande Pueblo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
County | unknown | |
Other Geographic Data | Northern Rio Grande area | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | 1950s | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Wood; Paint; Buckskin thong | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.8, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 10.3 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0537-0002 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Dance mask | |
Culture | Micronesian: Chuukese | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Federated States of Micronesia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Chuuk (Truk) | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Island: Nomoi (Mortlock), Caroline Islands | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Lime; Pigment; Coal | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 12.0, Depth = 6.5, Thickness = 4.0, Length = 33.2 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0537-0003 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Dance mask | |
Culture | Micronesian: Chuukese | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Federated States of Micronesia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Chuuk (Truk) | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Island: Nomoi (Mortlock), Caroline Islands | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Lime; Pigment; Coal | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 31.0, Width = 10.7, Depth = 5.5, Thickness = 4.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2005-0006-0018 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Dance shield | |
Culture | Melanesian: Northern Massim | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Milne Bay Province: Massim District | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Trobriand Islands | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. early 1900s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Plant fiber; Lime | |
Description | Dance shield carved from single piece of wood in the form of a double-headed paddle representing two stylized canoe prows, joined together by a short cylindrical handle; Each canoe representation is carved on both sides with similar curvilinear designs that were originally filled in with lime; Two small bundles of plant fiber have been tied to each, possibly at a later date. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 17.0, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 58.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0574-0011 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Fetish | |
Culture | Lunda | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Congo (Zaire) | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Katanga Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Kapanga | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Plant fiber cord | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 2.2, Length = 6.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0574-0012 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Fetish | |
Culture | Lunda | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Congo (Zaire) | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Katanga Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Kapanga | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 3.8 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0176 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Fetish (anthropomorphic) | |
Culture | Rio Grande Pueblo (?) | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. early 1900s | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Stone | |
Description | Cylindrical fetish probably depicting a stylized human; Fetish is chipped and ground to overall shape, and a groove encircles the upper portion suggesting a featureless human head. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 1.9, Length = 5.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 2018-0006-0004 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Fetish (badger) | |
Culture | Zuni Pueblo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ca. late 1970s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Stone: jet, chert; Turquoise; Coral; Shell; Sinew; Paint | |
Description | Stone fetish in the shape of a badger, intended to lend a unique spirit to help guide, heal, and protect the owner; Carved from jet with incised eyes painted turquoise color; Bundle is tied to the badger’s back by a sinew binding wrapped around the stomach; Bundle consists of small chert projectile point topped by very small turquoise stone, strip of pinkish-red coral, and three shell heishi beads; The bundle is an offering to the animal’s spirit, to invoke its protection and help in finding the healing plants; Badgers are the guardians of the south and have powers of healing because their understanding of roots and plants, as they root in the ground for food; They are linked to helping healers find the roots and herbs needed for their healing work; With its squat proportions and low height, the badger is somewhat realistic; It is also recognizable by its pointy nose, raised ears and bushy tail. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 2.8, Width = 1.7, Length = 5.9 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0480 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Fetish (bear) | |
Culture | Zuni Pueblo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
County | McKinley | |
Other Geographic Data | Zuni Pueblo | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1910-1940 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Stone; Turquoise; Cotton thread | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 2.4, Width = 1.5, Length = 4.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0481 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Fetish (bear) | |
Culture | Zuni Pueblo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
County | McKinley | |
Other Geographic Data | Zuni Pueblo | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1890-1920 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Stone; Shell; Turquoise; Coral; Feathers; Buckskin thong | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 3.6, Width = 2.4, Length = 5.9 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0482 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Fetish (turtle) | |
Culture | Zuni Pueblo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
County | McKinley | |
Other Geographic Data | Zuni Pueblo | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1890-1920 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Stone; Shell; Turquoise; Coral; Feathers; Buckskin thong | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 2.6, Width = 4.8, Length = 6.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0276-0022 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Fetish figure | |
Culture | Chokwe | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Angola | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | 5 miles north of Cacolo region, northeastern Angola | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | E.S. Ross | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 56.0, Width = 7.0, Thickness = 5.6 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0574-0058 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Fetish figure (anthropomorphic) | |
Culture | Lunda | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Congo (Zaire) | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 25.1, Max Diam = 8.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0574-0059 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Fetish figure (bird) | |
Culture | Lunda | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Congo (Zaire) | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Katanga Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Kapanga area | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Ivory | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 15.5, Max Diam = 2.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0574-0060 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Fetish figure (crocodile?) | |
Culture | Lunda | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Congo (Zaire) | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Katanga Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Kapanga area | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Ivory | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 3.0, Length = 21.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0574-0057 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Fetish figure (female) | |
Culture | Lunda | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Congo (Zaire) | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 13.0, Max Diam = 3.1 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0574-0056 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Fetish figure (male) | |
Culture | Lunda | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Congo (Zaire) | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 13.0, Max Diam = 3.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0603-0001 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Incensario | |
Culture | Hohokam | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
County | Pinal | |
Other Geographic Data | Site: Casa Grande | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | Prehistoric | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Stone | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 5.9, Max Diam = 11.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0535-0020 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Guatemala or Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigment / paint | |
Description | Small carved and painted wooden mask with male human face; eye slits cut above mask's eyes and below prominent brow; Hair carved with incisions running both down from center part and parallel to part; Hair appears slightly kinky; Sideburns cut to the bottom of the earlobes; Mouth slightly open, nose slightly to left; Hair black, skin dark reddish-brown, eyes white with black pupils; lips red; Three holes (one under each ear and one in hair top center) to hold mask in place, but no string. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 8.0, Width = 12.5, Depth = 3.7, Length = 17.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0472-0045 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Oaxaca | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 50.0, Max Diam = 35.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0472-0046 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Oaxaca | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 42.0, Max Diam = 29.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0001 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Guerrero | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.0, Width = 17.7, Length = 40.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0002 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Guerrero | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 9.0, Width = 17.5, Length = 36.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0472-0003 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 11.5, Width = 18.7, Length = 33.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0004 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 11.7, Width = 17.7, Length = 35.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0472-0005 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Guerrero | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 13.0, Width = 22.5, Length = 33.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0472-0006 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Guerrero | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.0, Width = 22.0, Length = 37.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0472-0007 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 38.0, Width = 19.5, Length = 10.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0472-0008 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Guerrero | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 13.0, Width = 20.5, Length = 46.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0472-0009 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 14.0, Width = 21.5, Length = 49.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0010 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 6.8, Width = 18.2, Length = 33.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0011 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Guerrero | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 15.5, Width = 23.3, Length = 39.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0012 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Guerrero | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 15.0, Width = 19.0, Length = 39.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0013 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Guerrero | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 12.2, Width = 20.0, Length = 42.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0014 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 9.0, Width = 20.3, Length = 39.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0015 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 12.0, Width = 21.8, Length = 41.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0016 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 9.0, Width = 19.2, Length = 35.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0017 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Guerrero | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 11.5, Width = 16.6, Length = 34.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0018 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 14.0, Width = 19.2, Length = 34.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0019 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 9.4, Width = 16.7, Length = 32.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0020 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Guerrero | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 11.3, Width = 8.0, Length = 33.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0021 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Guerrero | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 9.5, Width = 17.5, Length = 36.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0022 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.0, Width = 18.0, Length = 35.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0023 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.5, Width = 18.0, Length = 36.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0472-0024 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Puebla, Hidalgo | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 8.5, Width = 13.7, Length = 18.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0472-0025 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Puebla, Hidalgo | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 8.8, Width = 14.1, Length = 19.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0472-0026 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.2, Width = 15.6, Length = 21.4 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0472-0027 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.0, Width = 17.4, Length = 18.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0472-0028 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 11.0, Width = 15.8, Length = 21.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0029 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments; Hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 7.5, Width = 21.0, Length = 36.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0472-0030 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 5.2, Width = 13.0, Length = 17.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0031 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 4.5, Width = 10.6, Length = 26.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0472-0032 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 9.0, Width = 15.0, Length = 21.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0033 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 8.0, Width = 13.4, Length = 25.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0034 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 3.5, Width = 17.0, Length = 38.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0035 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigment; Metal | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.0, Width = 15.0, Length = 38.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0036 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigment; Metal; Antler; Leather | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 21.5, Width = 14.7, Length = 17.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0472-0037 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.5, Width = 15.0, Length = 21.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0472-0038 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.0, Width = 15.5, Length = 23.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0039 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 11.0, Width = 18.4, Length = 29.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0040 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments; Metal; Hair; Leather; Cloth | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 36.1, Width = 23.1, Length = 22.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0472-0041 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigment; Leather | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 31.5, Width = 30.0, Length = 45.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0472-0042 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 18.8, Width = 16.0, Length = 24.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0472-0043 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Oaxaca | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 14.0, Width = 26.0, Length = 44.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 1983-0003-0001 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Horn; Hair; Pigment; Resin | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 31.0, Width = 38.6, Length = 18.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 1983-0003-0002 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Antler; Pigment; Resin | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 30.0, Width = 38.1, Length = 10.3 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2018-0004-0014 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
Country | Indonesia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Bali | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Interior of the island | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Paint; Hide; Cotton string; Rubber; Metal pin; Adhesive | |
Description | Mask carved from single piece of wood; Narrow eye slits along the lower edges of each eye allow for the wearing to see; Nostrils are also open; Eyebrows and mustache are cut from pieces of hide and glued in place; Mustache is also secured with small metal nail in center; Hair is carved in bas relief and painted black; Small gold crown at top center of head is also carved in bas relief and painted; Black rubber band attached to back with cotton string to keep mask in place on wearer’s face. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 19.1, Width = 14.0, Length = 5.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0535-0018 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Bobo | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Burkina Faso (Upper Volta) | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 151.0, Width = 21.5, Thickness = 1.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0276-0063 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Eastern Pende | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Congo (Zaire) | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Kasai region | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | E.S. Ross | |
Materials | Wood; Rafia grass; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 25.0, Width = 14.0, Length = 30.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0472-0044 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Guerrero | |
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments; Leather; Porcupine quills; Glass; Teeth | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 33.2, Width = 17.3, Length = 11.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0602-0077 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Inupiat | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
County | Nome or North Slope? | |
Other Geographic Data | King Island or Point Hope region, possibly | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1900 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | Oval shaped mask carved from single piece of wood; Eyes and mouth are represented by narrow, lozenge-shaped slits; 3-dimensional nose is pierced by 2 nostril holes; Traces of black pigment suggest possible triangular tattoos at corner of mouth; Small hole along each side for original attachment of string or thong; Similar to mask in collection of National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Catalog #A348825. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 14.4, Depth = 5.8, Length = 21.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0060-0010 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Makonde | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Tanzania or Mozambique | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Port East Africa | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. early 1900s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Beeswax; Human hair | |
Description | Helmet mask in the form of a young boy carved in the full round from a single piece of a very lightweight and light-colored wood; Interior of mask is completely hollowed out; Exterior is carved with partially opened mouth, downward turned eyes and nose and decorated with applied bits of beeswax to represent raised scarifications; Human hair is applied to top of mask; Masks of this sort are worn in initiation ceremonies called Lipiko, held for both boys and girls; Mask would be worn with a piece of cloth tied around its bottom rim which would fall loosely over the face of the masquerader. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 22.9, Width = 20.3, Length = 17.8 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0032-0023 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Bismarck Archipelago: New Ireland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1880s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Vegetable material; Pigment | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = ca. 38.0, Width = 18.7, Length = 35.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0560-0001 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | East Sepik Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Abelam, Sepik River region | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 26.9, Depth = 14.5, Length = 64.9 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0435-0003 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Sepik River region | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Cassowary feathers; Dried mud; Shells; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 95.0, Width = 37.0, Thickness = 3.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0461-0002 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | East Sepik Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Middle Sepik River | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Soot; Lime | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 45.5, Width = 22.0, Thickness = 3.4 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0423-0018 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Mount Hagen | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Shells; Raffia; Clay; Pigment | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 51.5, Width = 22.0, Length = 9.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0423-0019 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Mount Hagen | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigment | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 21.1, Width = 10.9, Length = 11.3 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0423-0020 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Mount Hagen | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Shells | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 41.6, Width = 11.9, Length = 11.4 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0423-0021 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Mount Hagen | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Shells | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 46.6, Width = 9.7, Length = 8.2 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0423-0001 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Sepik River region | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Shells; Boar tusks; Feathers (bird of paradise); Pigment | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 63.5, Width = 19.0, Length = 14.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0423-0002 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Sepik River region | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Shells; Boar tusks; Raffia; Clay | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 102.0, Width = 47.0, Length = 18.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0423-0003 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Sepik River region | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Shells; Boar tusks; Raffia; Clay | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 78.0, Width = 24.0, Length = 14.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0423-0004 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Mount Hagen | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Shells; Raffia; Clay; Pigment | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 88.0, Width = 23.0, Length = 9.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0423-0005 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Mount Hagen | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Shells | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 54.2, Width = 19.3, Length = 9.2 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0423-0008 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Sepik River region | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 34.7, Width = 13.1, Length = 8.3 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0423-0010 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Sepik River region | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Raffia; Pigment | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 34.5, Width = 20.0, Length = 7.9 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0423-0011 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Sepik River region | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigment | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 62.6, Width = 23.3, Length = 9.3 |
Catalog Number | CAS 1994-0009-0012 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Bamboo fiber | |
Description | Carved wooden mask with bamboo fiber wrapped around top, charcoal in color. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 86.0, Width = 27.8, Depth = 10.3 |
Catalog Number | CAS 1994-0009-0013 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Boar tusks; Bamboo; Fiber; Paint | |
Description | Ancestor mask, painted red, white, and blue, with boar tusks in nostrils and small cowrie shells covering the majority of the piece; Bamboo hanger at top, elongated nose turns into bird at distal end; Fiber is attached around bottom of face. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 74.0, Width = 20.3, Depth = 12.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 1994-0009-0014 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Clay; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Boar tusks; Bamboo fiber | |
Description | Woven bamboo fiber outlines an oval wooden mask, clay with imbedded cowrie shells outline the mouth, cheeks, eyes, nostrils and a central patch on the forehead, the clay on the forehead and nostrils also have boar tusks imbedded in them; Pigments of cream and red over black are also found on the piece. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 33.9, Depth = 14.7, Length = 79.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 2005-0006-0015 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Bismarck Archipelago: New Ireland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. early 1900s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Natural pigments; Sago (?) palm fiber; Commercial cloth; Nails; Cane | |
Description | Large mask worn as part of the Malagan ceremony, a complex of mortuary rites intended to free a deceased person's soul from the body so it can continue to its final resting place; Stylized human face is hollowed out from back side and is carved on front with very large ears and nose, elongated openwork eye slits each fitted with a single shell eye, and an open mouth fitted with a small carved mouthpiece; Face is painted in yellow, white, black and rust brown pigments, and decorated with sago (?) palm fibers on cheeks and on top of head; Plant fiber bundle wrapped in commercial white cloth is wrapped around forehead and around back among crude cane strip framework; Extending out from each side of the nose to the ears is a carved element that probably represents boar tusks; Carved separately and inserted into the side of mask's ears are two flaring panels, each topped by a small carving of a bird; Each side panel is painted in same colors as mask on both front and back and each nearly doubles the overall height of the mask. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 57.0, Depth = ca. 22.0, Length = 77.8 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2005-0006-0017 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Sepik River area | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. mid 1900s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Natural pigments; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells | |
Description | Very slender mask or carving of upper torso only, but probably intended to be viewed from one side only; Stylized face has very prominent eyes and a beak-like nose; Torso (?) is shallowly carved all over with straight and curvilinear lines which are then painted with gray-white and reddish brown pigments; Most of the face is painted with gray-white pigments, except for eyes which are outlined win reddish brown and inset with one cowrie shell each; Forehead is painted reddish brown and outlined in gray-white and reddish brown. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 50.5, Width = 5.6, Depth = 18.1 |
Catalog Number | CAS 1998-0013-0035 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae) and nassa; Clay (?); Plant fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 73.5, Width = ca. 25.0, Depth = 7.6 |
Catalog Number | CAS 1998-0013-0037 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae) and nassa; Plant fiber; Pigment | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = ca. 50.5, Width = ca. 21.5, Depth = 5.4 |
Catalog Number | CAS 1998-0013-0038 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae) and nassa; Boar tusks; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 96.0, Width = 22.7, Depth = 12.4 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2005-0006-0043 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Sepik River area | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Shell | |
Description | 2-dimensional mask carved with very prominent heart-shaped eye sockets that are inset with a large shell for each eye; Figure of a lizard is carved in high relief on the forehead, with its tail hanging down between the eyes and blending into the face's nose; Shallowly carved geometric designs frame the chin and cheeks; Mask is completely unpainted. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 21.5, Depth = 8.0, Length = 63.1 |
Catalog Number | CAS 1998-0013-0036 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian: Abelam | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Maprik Village (Headwaters of Screw River area) | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1965-1975 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Paint | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 52.1, Width = 16.7, Thickness = 7.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 2005-0006-0042 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian: Iatmul People | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | East Sepik Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Middle Sepik River area | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Natural pigments; Dried mud and/or resin; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) and other shells; Boar tusks | |
Description | 2-dimensional mask in the form of a long, very slender human face with a very pronounced nose and a distended projection that arches over the mouth area, revealing a probable tongue; Eyes are inset with cowrie shells; Face is painted mostly white with the eyes and ridge line of nose outlined in rust brown and black; Boar tusk extends out and curves upward from each side of nose; Tongue is painted rust brown, as is a small bird effigy mounted to arching projection; Remaining surfaces are covered with thick layer of mud and resin which is encrusted with hundreds of small gray or white shells; Masks of this type generally represent male ancestors and are attached to larger dance costumes; Pair of small holes on back of figure's ears may have facilitated this; Cane lashing threaded through perforation at top of carving allows for carrying or hanging carving. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 10.2, Depth = 14.9, Length = 61.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0423-0016 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian: possibly Iatmul, Tambanum, or Mandanan | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | East Sepik Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Middle Sepik River region | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigment | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 28.0, Width = 18.1, Length = 18.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 2003-0008-0009 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Northwest Coast Indian | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | Canada or USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | unknown | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1970-1990 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Paint | |
Description | Life-sized mask showing a stylized human face with large black and red eyes set within blue sockets and framed above by heavy black eyebrows, a wide nose with red flaring nostrils, and an open mouth with bared teeth; Single drilled hole at each side of mask allows for attaching string so mask can be worn; NOTE: This mask is almost certainly a made-for-sale souvenir carving. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 19.5, Depth = 12.7, Length = 24.4 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0060-0013 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | unknown | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | ||
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Fur; Metal; String | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 17.8, Thickness = 10.5, Length = 20.3 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0060-0014 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | unknown | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | unknown | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Plant fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 16.5, Thickness = 9.0, Length = 30.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0060-0015 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | unknown | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | unknown | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Leather | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 17.8, Thickness = 7.4, Length = 20.3 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0060-0012A-C | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | unknown | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | unknown | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 20.3, Thickness = 18.8, Length = 35.6 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 2003-0008-0008 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask (miniature) | |
Culture | Northwest Coast Indian | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | Canada or USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | unknown | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Rich LaValle | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1970-1990 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood, Paint; Abalone (Haliotis sp.) and other shell | |
Description | Miniature carved mask showing a rounded human face that is painted green overall, highlighted with heavy black eyebrows, wide almond-shaped eyes with inset abalone shell discs, large red nostrils, and an open oval mouth with red lips, inset with a single piece of white shell carved to look like two rows of teeth; Small red ears are carved at sides of mask; Small hole above and below each ear provides for attaching string; Signature "LAVALLE" is carved on interior of mask; NOTE: Rich LaValle is a non-Native of French-Canadian and Swedish ancestry and has been carving in the Northwest style since the late 1960s. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 11.1, Depth = 5.4, Length = 9.9 |
Catalog Number | CAS 1989-0012-0006 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask (wall hanging) | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | City: Port Moresby and Madang area | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells | |
Description | Wooden wall hanging representing a one-dimensional elongated humanoid mask with a smaller three-dimensional humanoid head attached on top. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 15.2, Depth = 8.7, Length = 58.2 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0545-0016 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mortuary pole | |
Culture | Australian Aborigine, Tiwi Tribe | |
Global Region | Australia | |
Country | Australia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Northern Territory | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Melville Island | |
Maker's Name | Leo Parbuungu | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1976 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood: Ironwood; Earth pigments | |
Description | Cylindrical mortuary pole carved from single piece of wood; Carving includes image of human face with large nose; Segments of pole are painted in geometric patterns (solid colors or stippled designs) in colors of white, black, ochre, and yellow-gold; Base of pole is undecorated and designed for placement in the ground. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 10.2, Depth = ca. 10.5, Length = 117.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 1983-0015-0001A,B | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mortuary urn with lid | |
Culture | Japanese | |
Global Region | East Asia | |
Country | Japan | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Island: Okinawa; Tsukishima | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | 1600s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Coral | |
Description | Mortuary urn shaped in the style of a shine, intended for secondary burial, consisting of a rectangular box with open top, carved from a single piece of coral, and raised on four pedestal feet; Rectangular lid with peaked top is carved from second large piece of coral; When fitted with its lid, the mortuary urn appears to be a small house; Urn is lacking in any decorative embellishment, other than its overall shape; NB: Lid is considerably larger than the urn itself, suggesting the two were possibly not originally associated with each other. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 86.0, Width = 60.0, Length = 41.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 1983-0015-0002A,B | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mortuary urn with lid | |
Culture | Japanese | |
Global Region | East Asia | |
Country | Japan | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Island: Okinawa; Tsukishima | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | 1600s or earlier | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Coral | |
Description | Urn for secondary burial, carved from a large piece of coral in the form of a hollowed rectangular box with open top; Separate removable lid extends over edges of box and is peaked to resemble a house roof; NB: Lid appears very small in relation to urn, suggesting the two were possibly not originally associated with each other. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 65.0, Width = 56.5, Length = 35.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 2005-0006-0028 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Orator's pulpit | |
Culture | Melanesian: Iatmul People | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | East Sepik Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Middle Sepik River area: Village: Kanganaman | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1965 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Natural pigments; Dried mud; Shells; Native cordage; Cassowary feathers; Boar tusk | |
Description | Orator's pulpit in the form of standing male figure, representing the primeval creator, who is depicted wearing an elaborately carved mask that is painted with rust brown and white pigments and decorated with shell-encrusted mud, a boar's tusk through the nose, a cascade of cassowary feathers on top, and a band of black cordage tassels along bottom (probably representing a beard); Figure is seated on a broad stool, with his own legs forming two of the stool's supports and the third support on the back bearing another carved and decorated mask; All three supports of the stool are joined to a broad support base, all carved from a single piece of wood; Stools or pulpits of this type are placed next to the central support of the Men's House and during debates, the person speaking holds a bundle of ritual leaves and either strikes the seat of the stool or places a leaf from the bundle on the seat to underscore key points of his speech. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = ca. 153.0, Width = 42.7, Depth = 41.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0228-0003 | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Prayer stick | |
Culture | Japanese: Ainu | |
Global Region | East Asia | |
Country | Japan | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Hokkaido | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | City: Chitose | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1875 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | Flattened elongate rectangular spatula with both ends coming to short point; Upper face is carved in low relief with repeating geometric motif on fish scale pattern background; The end is dipped into sake or millet beer and the liquid is sprinkled to the four corners to ritually offer prayer to the gods and spirits; The stick is then held under the nose by men when they drink the wine or beer, holding up their mustaches. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 3.2, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 35.6 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2018-0004-0002A,B | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Shadow puppet on stand | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
Country | Indonesia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Bali | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Interior of the island | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Horn; Lime | |
Description | A: Shadow puppet carved from very thin piece of turtle shell; B: Round stand for puppet; Wayang shadow puppet from Indonesia; Small two-dimensional figure intricately carved from a very thin piece of tortoise shell, with fine line detail carved into the body of the puppet for light to shine through; Stands on a squat black hourglass-shaped horn base with a small slit in the center in which the bottom portion of the shadow puppet fits; White band of lime wraps around the most narrow aspect of the base; Wayang refers to a form of puppet theatre art found in Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia, which tells a dramatic story by casting shadows through these puppets; During a performance, the puppet characters are rear-projected onto a screen, while being manipulated by a “dalang” (shadow artist) to show movement and tell the story; The character depicted here is possibly Bima, one of the Pandhawa Brothers from the Hindu epic Mahabharata; The Mahabharata tells a complex story of family rivalry across generations and the wars that arise as a result – the storylines ranging from great adventures to ethical dilemmas. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.4, Width = 5.8, Thickness = 0.1, Max Diam = 2.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2018-0004-0003A,B | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Shadow puppet on stand | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
Country | Indonesia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Bali | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Interior of the island | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Horn; Lime | |
Description | A: Shadow puppet carved from very thin piece of turtle shell; B: Round stand for puppet; Wayang shadow puppet from Indonesia; Small two-dimensional figure intricately carved from a very thin piece of tortoise shell, with fine line detail carved into the body of the puppet for light to shine through; Stands on a squat black hourglass-shaped horn base with a small slit in the center in which the bottom portion of the shadow puppet fits; White band of lime wraps around the most narrow aspect of the base; Wayang refers to a form of puppet theatre art found in Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia, which tells a dramatic story by casting shadows through these puppets; During a performance, the puppet characters are rear-projected onto a screen, while being manipulated by a “dalang” (shadow artist) to show movement and tell the story; The character depicted here is possibly Bima, one of the Pandhawa Brothers from the Hindu epic Mahabharata; The Mahabharata tells a complex story of family rivalry across generations and the wars that arise as a result – the storylines ranging from great adventures to ethical dilemmas. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.5, Width = 6.2, Thickness = 0.1, Max Diam = 2.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2018-0004-0004A,B | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Shadow puppet on stand | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
Country | Indonesia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Bali | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Interior of the island | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Horn; Lime | |
Description | A: Shadow puppet carved from very thin piece of turtle shell; B: Round stand for puppet; Wayang shadow puppet from Indonesia; Small two-dimensional figure intricately carved from a very thin piece of tortoise shell, with fine line detail carved into the body of the puppet for light to shine through; Stands on a squat black hourglass-shaped horn base with a small slit in the center in which the bottom portion of the shadow puppet fits; White band of lime wraps around the most narrow aspect of the base; Wayang refers to a form of puppet theatre art found in Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia, which tells a dramatic story by casting shadows through these puppets; During a performance, the puppet characters are rear-projected onto a screen, while being manipulated by a “dalang” (shadow artist) to show movement and tell the story; The character depicted here is possibly Gathutkaca, one of the descendants from the Hindu epic Mahabharata; The Mahabharata tells a complex story of family rivalry across generations and the wars that arise as a result – the storylines ranging from great adventures to ethical dilemmas. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.1, Width = 5.8, Thickness = 0.1, Max Diam = 2.3 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2018-0004-0005A,B | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Shadow puppet on stand | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
Country | Indonesia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Bali | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Interior of the island | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Horn; Lime | |
Description | A: Shadow puppet carved from very thin piece of turtle shell; B: Round stand for puppet; Wayang shadow puppet from Indonesia; Small two-dimensional figure intricately carved from a very thin piece of tortoise shell, with fine line detail carved into the body of the puppet for light to shine through; Stands on a squat black hourglass-shaped horn base with a small slit in the center in which the bottom portion of the shadow puppet fits; White band of lime wraps around the most narrow aspect of the base; Wayang refers to a form of puppet theatre art found in Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia, which tells a dramatic story by casting shadows through these puppets; During a performance, the puppet characters are rear-projected onto a screen, while being manipulated by a “dalang” (shadow artist) to show movement and tell the story; The character depicted here is possibly either Nakula or Sadewa, twins of the Pandhawa brothers from the Hindu epic Mahabharata; The Mahabharata tells a complex story of family rivalry across generations and the wars that arise as a result – the storylines ranging from great adventures to ethical dilemmas. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 9.9, Width = 4.7, Thickness = 0.1, Max Diam = 2.2 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2018-0004-0006A,B | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Shadow puppet on stand | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
Country | Indonesia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Bali | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Interior of the island | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Horn; Lime | |
Description | A: Shadow puppet carved from very thin piece of turtle shell; B: Round stand for puppet; Wayang shadow puppet from Indonesia; Small two-dimensional figure intricately carved from a very thin piece of tortoise shell, with fine line detail carved into the body of the puppet for light to shine through; Stands on a squat black hourglass-shaped horn base with a small slit in the center in which the bottom portion of the shadow puppet fits; White band of lime wraps around the most narrow aspect of the base; Wayang refers to a form of puppet theatre art found in Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia, which tells a dramatic story by casting shadows through these puppets; During a performance, the puppet characters are rear-projected onto a screen, while being manipulated by a “dalang” (shadow artist) to show movement and tell the story; The character depicted here is possibly either Nakula or Sadewa, twins of the Pandhawa brothers from the Hindu epic Mahabharata; The Mahabharata tells a complex story of family rivalry across generations and the wars that arise as a result – the storylines ranging from great adventures to ethical dilemmas. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 9.6, Width = 4.8, Thickness = 0.1, Max Diam = 2.3 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2018-0004-0007A,B | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Shadow puppet on stand | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
Country | Indonesia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Bali | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Interior of the island | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Horn; Lime | |
Description | A: Shadow puppet carved from very thin piece of turtle shell; B: Round stand for puppet; Wayang shadow puppet from Indonesia; Small two-dimensional figure intricately carved from a very thin piece of tortoise shell, with fine line detail carved into the body of the puppet for light to shine through; Stands on a squat black hourglass-shaped horn base with a small slit in the center in which the bottom portion of the shadow puppet fits; White band of lime wraps around the most narrow aspect of the base; Wayang refers to a form of puppet theatre art found in Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia, which tells a dramatic story by casting shadows through these puppets; During a performance, the puppet characters are rear-projected onto a screen, while being manipulated by a “dalang” (shadow artist) to show movement and tell the story; The character depicted here is possibly Pandhu, father of the five Pandhawa brothers from the Hindu epic Mahabharata; The Mahabharata tells a complex story of family rivalry across generations and the wars that arise as a result – the storylines ranging from great adventures to ethical dilemmas. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.5, Width = 5.6, Thickness = 0.1, Max Diam = 2.4 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2018-0004-0008A,B | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Shadow puppet on stand | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
Country | Indonesia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Bali | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Interior of the island | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Horn; Lime | |
Description | A: Shadow puppet carved from very thin piece of turtle shell; B: Round stand for puppet; Wayang shadow puppet from Indonesia; Small two-dimensional figure intricately carved from a very thin piece of tortoise shell, with fine line detail carved into the body of the puppet for light to shine through; Stands on a squat black hourglass-shaped horn base with a small slit in the center in which the bottom portion of the shadow puppet fits; White band of lime wraps around the most narrow aspect of the base; Wayang refers to a form of puppet theatre art found in Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia, which tells a dramatic story by casting shadows through these puppets; During a performance, the puppet characters are rear-projected onto a screen, while being manipulated by a “dalang” (shadow artist) to show movement and tell the story; The character depicted here is possibly Puntadewa, one of the five Pandhawa brothers from the Hindu epic Mahabharata; The Mahabharata tells a complex story of family rivalry across generations and the wars that arise as a result – the storylines ranging from great adventures to ethical dilemmas. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.1, Width = 4.9, Thickness = 0.1, Max Diam = 2.4 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2018-0004-0009A,B | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Shadow puppet on stand | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
Country | Indonesia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Bali | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Interior of the island | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Horn; Lime | |
Description | A: Shadow puppet carved from very thin piece of turtle shell; B: Round stand for puppet; Wayang shadow puppet from Indonesia; Small two-dimensional figure intricately carved from a very thin piece of tortoise shell, with fine line detail carved into the body of the puppet for light to shine through; Stands on a squat black hourglass-shaped horn base with a small slit in the center in which the bottom portion of the shadow puppet fits; White band of lime wraps around the most narrow aspect of the base; Wayang refers to a form of puppet theatre art found in Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia, which tells a dramatic story by casting shadows through these puppets; During a performance, the puppet characters are rear-projected onto a screen, while being manipulated by a “dalang” (shadow artist) to show movement and tell the story; The character depicted here is possibly Gareng, one of the punakawan; The punakawan are servants to the gods, and typically separate from the main storyline, they can be included in any of the wayang kulit performances; These characters are known for their own unique scenes called the “gara gara,” which add comic relief and often social service information to the epic storylines. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 9.4, Width = 4.6, Thickness = 0.1, Max Diam = 2.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2018-0004-0010A,B | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Shadow puppet on stand | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
Country | Indonesia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Bali | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Interior of the island | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Horn; Lime | |
Description | A: Shadow puppet carved from very thin piece of turtle shell; B: Round stand for puppet; Wayang shadow puppet from Indonesia; Small two-dimensional figure intricately carved from a very thin piece of tortoise shell, with fine line detail carved into the body of the puppet for light to shine through; Stands on a squat black hourglass-shaped horn base with a small slit in the center in which the bottom portion of the shadow puppet fits; White band of lime wraps around the most narrow aspect of the base; Wayang refers to a form of puppet theatre art found in Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia, which tells a dramatic story by casting shadows through these puppets; During a performance, the puppet characters are rear-projected onto a screen, while being manipulated by a “dalang” (shadow artist) to show movement and tell the story; The character depicted here is possibly Petruk, one of the punakawan; The punakawan are servants to the gods, and typically separate from the main storyline, they can be included in any of the wayang kulit performances; These characters are known for their own unique scenes called the “gara gara,” which add comic relief and often social service information to the epic storylines. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.3, Width = 4.2, Thickness = 0.1, Max Diam = 2.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2018-0004-0011A,B | ![]() |
Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Shadow puppet on stand | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
Country | Indonesia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Bali | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Interior of the island | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Horn; Lime | |
Description | A: Shadow puppet carved from very thin piece of turtle shell; B: Round stand for puppet; Wayang shadow puppet from Indonesia; Small two-dimensional figure intricately carved from a very thin piece of tortoise shell, with fine line detail carved into the body of the puppet for light to shine through; Stands on a squat black hourglass-shaped horn base with a small slit in the center in which the bottom portion of the shadow puppet fits; White band of lime wraps around the most narrow aspect of the base; Wayang refers to a form of puppet theatre art found in Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia, which tells a dramatic story by casting shadows through these puppets; During a performance, the puppet characters are rear-projected onto a screen, while being manipulated by a “dalang” (shadow artist) to show movement and tell the story; The character depicted here is possibly Semar, one of the punakawan; The punakawan are servants to the gods, and typically separate from the main storyline, they can be included in any of the wayang kulit performances; These characters are known for their own unique scenes called the “gara gara,” which add comic relief and often social service information to the epic storylines. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 9.1, Width = 5.6, Thickness = 0.1, Max Diam = 2.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0596-0001 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Burial effigy | |
Culture | Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Vanuatu (New Hebrides) | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Malampa | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Island: Malakula | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | 1882 or earlier | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Bone (human skull); Bamboo; Coconut fiber; Modeled clay; Paint; Shells; Human hair | |
Description | Life-sized human burial effigy whose body (arms, legs, and torso) are all modeled of clay over coconut fiber wrappings; Figure probably made without hands and feet; Head is modeled of clay over actual human skull, with human hair adhered to clay; Face, torso and legs are painted with geometric designs in blue and orange, possibly indicating individual's status; Lower calves are wrapped in additional coconut fiber and painted with different design, possibly representing leg bands; Small mask is modeled and painted over each knee of effigy; Effigy carries conch shell in each hand. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = ca. 174.0, Width = ca. 52.0, Depth = ca. 18.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0584-0008 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Ceremonial staff | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | East Asia | |
Country | China | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Papier mâché [paper mache]?; Bamboo; Paint | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 15.5, Thickness = 2.2, Max Diam = 1.8 (staff), Length = 95.9 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0584-0009 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Ceremonial staff | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | East Asia | |
Country | China | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Papier mâché [paper mache]?; Bamboo; Paint | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 15.9, Thickness = 1.8, Max Diam = 2.1 (staff), Length = 95.9 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0513-0184 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Ceremonial stick | |
Culture | Rendille | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood: cedar (Cedrus sp.) | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 2.3, Length = 45.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0143-0108 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Ceremonial sword | |
Culture | Japanese | |
Global Region | East Asia | |
Country | Japan | |
State/Prov./Dist. | unknown | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | unknown (pre-1906) | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Plant fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 4.1, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 59.1 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2016-0002-0006 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Charm | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | ||
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | Late 1900s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Stone | |
Description | Stone charm, ground to pear shape with large globose base; All surfaces have been ground very smoothly; Color is dark brown. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 8.3, Max Diam = 5.3 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2016-0002-0014 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Charm | |
Culture | Melanesian, probably | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea, probably | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | Late 1900s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Stone; Twine: Natural adhesive | |
Description | Stone charm pecked and ground very smooth; Globose base tapers up to a blunt, concave end; Twine has been braided and wrapped around the upper end of neck, and secured with natural adhesive; Very dark gray. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 14.2, Max Diam = 9.4 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 1986-0004-0057A,B | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Charm in bag | |
Culture | Native Alaskan | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Leather; Bone; Skin | |
Description | Leather pouch containing mummified mammal foot. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 4.0, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 13.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2016-0002-0007 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Charm or net weight | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | ||
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | Late 1900s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Stone | |
Description | Stone charm or net weight pecked and ground smooth; Asymmetrical globose body with short, narrow stem; Stem is very asymmetrical, the result of either use or manufacture; Ridge ring has been chiseled into the neck of the stem; Mottled brown color. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.7, Max Diam = 9.3 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0545-0017 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Coffin | |
Culture | Australian Aborigine | |
Global Region | Australia | |
Country | Australia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Northern Territory | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Reserve: Arnhem Land; Yirrkala | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1975 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Eucalyptus (gum) wood; Earth pigments | |
Description | Coffin for secondary burial of bones, made from termite-hollowed eucalyptus log; Exterior is painted with ochre; Design band around top shows 4 birds (2 near nest with eggs) and plant; Wider band around mid-section is divided into several vertical panels, showing pair of birds near nest with eggs, lizard, and numerous blocks with cross-hatch patterns in yellow, white, ochre, and black. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 14.7, Length = 83.3 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0545-0018 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Coffin | |
Culture | Australian Aborigine: Djinang Tribe (dua moiety) | |
Global Region | Australia | |
Country | Australia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Northern Territory | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Reserve: Arnhem Land; Maningrida | |
Maker's Name | Ngulalija | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1975 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Ochre; Earth pigments | |
Description | Coffin for secondary burial of bones, made from termite-hollowed log; Sides have been partially cut away from upper end, leaving 4 projecting spikes; Exterior is completely painted with ochre background; Top and bottom of tubular coffin are painted white; Mid-section is elaborately painted with six tortoise images and 7 catfish images in colors of black, white, yellow, and ochre, all swimming among lily plants; Possible animals tracks extend up projecting ends. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 18.0, Length = 190.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0584-0006 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Coin sword | |
Culture | Chinese | |
Global Region | East Asia | |
Country | China | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | early 1900s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Metal; Paper; Ink; Thread | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 9.3, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 47.4 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2019-0004-0038 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Cymbals | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
Country | Tibet | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Metal: brass; Leather | |
Description | Tibetan meditation cymbals, or “Tinghsa” engraved with dragon figures; Attached with a leather cord. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 3.5, Max Diam = 7.8, Length = 45.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 2000-0008-0011 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Dance accessory | |
Culture | Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Vanuatu (New Hebrides) | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Malekula | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | South West Bay | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | 2000 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Coconut shell; Clay; Wood; Chicken feathers; Pigments | |
Description | Ceremonial object carried by dancer in the form of a double-faced mask; On either side a coconut shell that has been cut in half is modeled a human face that is painted red, white, and black; Pair of short pig tusks project from the mouth of each face; Several bundles of chicken feathers surmount the mask. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = ca. 30.0, Width = 16.3, Depth = 20.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 2000-0008-0012 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Dance accessory | |
Culture | Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Vanuatu (New Hebrides) | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Malekula | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | South West Bay | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | 2000 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Plant fiber; Spider web-like fiber; Clay; Pig tusks; Pigments | |
Description | Accessory carried by ceremonial dancer in the form of a human face with 4 spider-like legs projecting from it, all fashioned from bundle of unidentified plant fibers wrapped in spider web-like fiber; Face is modeled of clay and accented with pig tusks and then the entire object is painted in white, black, and red; Bundles of short breadfruit (?) fiber fringes are tied at end of each projecting leg. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = ca. 33.0, Width = ca. 59.0, Length = ca. 48.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0540-0133 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Dance shield | |
Culture | Zulu | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | South Africa | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Natal Province, Nqutu District | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Kwazulu, Ntsekwini area, Xulu Kraal, 4 km southeast of Nqutu, 8 km from road | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Ox hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 36.3, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 56.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0540-0136 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Dance shield | |
Culture | Zulu | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | South Africa | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Natal Province, Nqutu District | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Kwazulu, Mbewunye area, Nqutu, Nondweni Road, Buthelezi Kraal, 7 km from Nqutu, 1/2 km from road | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Ox hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 36.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 68.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0122-0011 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Dance shield | |
Culture | Zulu | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | South Africa | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1880s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Rawhide; Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 27.0, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 44.4 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0122-0012 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Dance shield | |
Culture | Zulu | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | South Africa | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1880s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Rawhide; Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 28.0, Thickness = 3.2, Length = 41.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0122-0013 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Dance shield | |
Culture | Zulu | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | South Africa | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1880s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Rawhide; Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 26.0, Thickness = 3.1, Length = 40.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0122-0015 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Dance shield | |
Culture | Zulu | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | South Africa | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1880s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Rawhide; Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 30.5, Thickness = 3.9, Length = 45.8 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0884 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Dance wand | |
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 | early 1900s | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Wood; Paint; Feathers; String; Grass | |
Description | Dance wand made from commercially cut tongue and groove wooden slat notched at lower end to form a single hand hold; Both sides are painted white; On front is depicted Aloosaka, one of the Germ gods who controls the growth and reproduction of all things, shown with round face, 2 horns, and eagle feather tassel in red, yellow, and black; Cloud symbol is above katsina and corn symbol below; 6 feather bundles are tied along sides and several grass stems are attached on reverse. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 8.0, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 51.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0885 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Dance wand | |
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 | early 1900s | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Wood; Paint; Feathers; String; Grass | |
Description | Dance wand made from commercially cut tongue and groove wooden slat notched at lower end to form hand holds; Both sides are painted white; On front is depicted Aloosaka, one of the Germ gods who controls the growth and reproduction of all things, shown with round face, 2 horns, and eagle feather tassel in red, yellow, and black; Cloud symbol is above katsina and corn symbol below; 6 feather bundles are tied along sides and several grass stems are attached on reverse. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 8.6, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 51.6 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0048-0030 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Dance wand | |
Culture | Klamath River | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | California | |
County | Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou | |
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Red shafted flicker (Colaptes auratus cafer) feathers; Turkey (?) feathers; Pigments; Sinew; Cotton string | |
Description | Dance wand consisting of cylindrical stick whose distal end is painted blue, with 2 areas of painted portion wrapped in sinew and then painted red; End of wand is notched and originally was hafted to undetermined object; Several feathers are tied to end with lengths of string. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = ca. 14.5, Length = 45.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0514-0268M | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Effigy jars (2 llamas) | |
Culture | Highland Quechuan | |
Global Region | South America | |
Country | Peru | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Puno, Carabaya Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Town: Macusani | |
Maker's Name | Seller's grandparents (names not recorded) | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Clay; Paint; Yarn | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 1=18.7; 2=18.3, Width = 1=6.7; 2=7.8, Length = 1=16.2; 2=14.9 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0514-0268S | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Effigy jars (2 llamas) | |
Culture | Highland Quechuan | |
Global Region | South America | |
Country | Peru | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Puno, Carabaya Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Town: Macusani | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Clay; Metal; Yarn | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 1=13.2; 2=10.8, Width = 1=10.2; 2=9.5, Length = 1=15.5; 2=14.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0276-0058 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Fetish | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Angola | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | 5 miles north of Cacolo region, northeastern Angola | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | E.S. Ross | |
Materials | Tooth; Twine | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 2.3, Length = 4.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0574-0009 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Fetish | |
Culture | Lunda | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Congo (Zaire) | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Katanga Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Kapanga | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Cotton cloth | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 5.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 35.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0574-0010 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Fetish | |
Culture | Lunda | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Congo (Zaire) | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Katanga Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Kapanga | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Plant fiber; Wood; Gourd | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 3.0, Length = 12.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0356 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Fetish tails | |
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 | Hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 37.0, Thickness = 6.5, Length = 110.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 2003-0002-0001 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | House model | |
Culture | Zuni Pueblo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
County | McKinley | |
Other Geographic Data | Zuni Pueblo | |
Maker's Name | Christopher J. Lewis (b. 1969) | |
Date of Manufacture | 1991 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Plywood; Fiberboard; Sandstone; Glue; Commercial cloth; Fur; Pendleton blanket scraps | |
Description | Scale model of a Zuni Pueblo house as it would appear during the annual Sha'lako Ceremony, one of the Zuni's most sacred rites intended to bring blessings to houses specially built that year to accommodate visits by six Sha'lako Beings, to the entire Pueblo, and to the entire world; Model is constructed of a plywood and fiberboard frame covered on three exterior walls (front and both ends) with hand cut sandstone slabs, one of which is marked with the year 1991 and the artist's initials (CL) and those of his wife; Front wall includes three 4-pane windows, while one end includes door and another window; Back wall is of plywood, covered with white cloth, and has large cutaway area to allow viewing inside; Roof is covered with dirt and has 2 large cutaway areas, also for viewing inside; Interior dirt floor is partly excavated below grade to accommodate 10-foot height of Sha'lako, shown at far end of room at rest; Stone bench is formed along one side of sunken area; Small altar is set up on floor at far end of room and an even smaller altar is suspended from the ceiling; Interior walls are partially covered with replica Pendleton blankets, bear skin, and other textiles, and upper walls are lined with numerous replica sashes, kilts, shawls, concho belts, and other jewelry items; Interior is wired with 3 small ceiling lights, powered by batteries that are mounted on rooftop. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 26.1, Width = 43.5, Depth = 32.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 1984-0004-0001 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Guerrero | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Metal: Copper; Paint | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 46.0, Width = 30.3, Length = 7.4 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 1984-0004-0002 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Guerrero | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Metal: Copper; Paint | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 30.5, Width = 25.2, Length = 5.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 1984-0004-0003 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Mexico | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Guerrero | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Metal: Copper; Paint | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 30.0, Width = 23.2, Length = 6.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0276-0048 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Chokwe | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Angola | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Cacolo region, northeastern Angola | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | E.S. Ross | |
Materials | Reeds; Cloth; Bark | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 28.8, Width = 20.0, Length = 12.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0276-0049 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Chokwe | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Angola | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Cacolo region, northeastern Angola | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | E.S. Ross | |
Materials | Wood; Cloth; Plaster | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 32.5, Width = 15.5, Length = 17.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 1984-0012-0001 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Sepik River area | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Bone; Clay; Shells; Basketry | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = ca. 27.0, Depth = ca. 5.0, Length = ca. 34.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 1994-0009-0055 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Plant fiber; Turtle carapace; Cassowary feathers; Mud; Pigments | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = ca. 65.0, Width = ca. 46.0, Length = ca. 36.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 2000-0008-0010 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Mask | |
Culture | Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Vanuatu (New Hebrides) | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Malekula | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | South West Bay | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | 2000 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Spider web-like fiber; Clay; Pigments; Pig tusks; Native cordage | |
Description | Ceremonial dance mask in the form of a human face and fashioned from a mass of spider-web-like matter and covered with clay and painted red with black and white accents; Large pig tusk extends out from either end of mouth; Length of plied native cordage is attached to sides for attaching mask to dancer. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 28.2, Width = 19.7, Length = 11.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0032-0018 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Ornament (human mandible) | |
Culture | Melanesian: New Britain | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | New Britain | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Island: Matupi | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1880s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Bone (human mandible); Plant fiber (vine) | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 7.6, Width = 8.9, Length = 10.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0032-0019 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Ornament (human mandible) | |
Culture | Melanesian: New Britain | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | New Britain | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Island: Matupi | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1880s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Bone (human mandible); Plant fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 6.8, Width = 8.9, Length = 10.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0032-0020 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Ornament (human mandible) | |
Culture | Melanesian: New Britain | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | New Britain | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Island: Matupi | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1880s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Bone (human mandible); Plant fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 6.8, Width = 8.9, Length = 10.2 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0425-0216 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Paho | |
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. 1960-1975 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Feathers; Corn husk; Yarn; Pigments | |
Description | Bundle offering consisting of wooden male and female figures (2 cylindrical sticks tapered at end and painted black; 1 is notched at one end), with several black feathers, piece of folded corn husk, and several plant stems attached with tight wrapping of white yarn; 2 brown and white feathers are attached to piece of corn husk with single strand of white yarn. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 2.0, Length = 20.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 1988-0005-0011 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Paho | |
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 | early 1900s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Feathers; Corn husk; Yarn; Pigments; Plant materials | |
Description | Bundle offering consisting of 2 pairs of male and female figures (cylindrical sticks tapered on ends and painted green) with attached bundles of feathers, plant stems, and folded pieces of corn husk, all secured inside corn husk wrapping; Collected by American artist Maynard Dixon (1875-1946) prior to 1940. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 4.0, Length = 34.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0042 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Peyote staff | |
Culture | unidentified Native American (Southwest Indian?) | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | unknown | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Southwest US ? | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1950s | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | Carved cylindrical wooden staff that tapers very gradually toward one end before terminating in a short, socketed extension; Opposite end also tapers slightly and becomes 4-sided; At base of 4-sided section are carved various geometric designs, including straight and zigzag bands, arrows, crosses, crescents, and a zigzag line incorporation depictions of tipis or mountains; Carved designs are stained red and blue; Staff probably used during peyote religious ceremonies. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 1.8, Length = 89.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 2014-0002-0008A,B | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Prayer vessel | |
Culture | Tibetan | |
Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
Country | Tibet or Nepal | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Unknown | |
County | Unknown | |
Other Geographic Data | Unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | Early to mid 1900s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Metal: Silver; Jade; Turquoise; Coral; Garnet | |
Description | Small round votive cup made primarily of sheet silver with low footed pedestal attached to rounded base; On interior, vessel is straight sided, but on exterior the sides appear to flare outward from the base to a jade ring that encircles the vessel at mid-level height, then slope inward again before rising straight up to the rim; Above and below the jade ring are bands of fine filigree work, accented with small coral and turquoise stones, as well as several bands of small embossed figures; Separate domed lid has short lip that fits inside of rim of cup and is surmounted by finial in the shape of a lotus bud; Row of 13 small oval turquoise stones and a second row of 8 garnet stones cover the shoulder of the lid, with a narrow band of embossed leaves encircling the outermost edge of the lid. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 6.1, Rim Diam = 5.5, Max Diam = 7.9 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2019-0004-0036 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Prayer wheel | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
Country | Tibet | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Metal: Tin and other metal; Coral; Quartz | |
Description | Tibetan prayer wheel; Cylindrical scroll container is decorated with filigree work, mounted to a scepter-like handle; A quartz disc bead separates the container from the handle; Container is surmounted with a multitiered lid that is decorated with three coral beads and topped with a conical point; A metal weight is suspended from a short chain that is attached to the center of the container. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 21.7, Max Diam = 6.4 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 2014-0002-0009A,B | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Prayer wheel | |
Culture | Tibetan | |
Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
Country | Tibet or Nepal | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Unknown | |
County | Unknown | |
Other Geographic Data | Unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. mid-1900s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Metal: Silver; Paper; Jade; Turquoise; Coral; Garnet | |
Description | Prayer wheel consisting of a paper prayer scroll housed inside a silver cylindrical container that is decorated with silver filigree work and small turquoise and garnet stone settings and a jade ring around its mid-section, all mounted to a silver scepter-like handle with a turquoise stone set at the distal end; Silver container holding the scroll is also surmounted with a multi-tiered lid that is heavily decorated with garnet and turquoise stones and coral settings and topped with a silver lotus bud; A second silver lotus bud is suspended from a short silver chain that is attached to the jade ring. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 5.0, Length = 22.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0514-0277 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Ritual accoutrements | |
Culture | Highland Quechuan | |
Global Region | South America | |
Country | Peru | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Puno, Chucuito Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Town: Ilave | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Candy; Plastic; Foil paper; Gold-colored thread; Metal | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.2, Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 2.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0514-0278 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Ritual accoutrements | |
Culture | Highland Quechuan | |
Global Region | South America | |
Country | Peru | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Puno, Chucuito Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Town: Ilave | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Candy; Plastic; Foil paper; Gold-colored thread; Metal | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.2, Max Diam = 1.2, Length = 2.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0470-0001 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Shrunken head | |
Culture | Shuar (Jivaro) | |
Global Region | South America | |
Country | Ecuador | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Human skin; Human hair; Wood; Plant fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 7.2, Width = 5.2, Length = 7.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0601-0010 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Shrunken head | |
Culture | Shuar (Jivaro) | |
Global Region | South America | |
Country | Ecuador | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Amazonia | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Human skin; Human hair; Plant fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 14.8, Width = 7.5, Length = 11.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0601-0011 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Shrunken head | |
Culture | Shuar (Jivaro) | |
Global Region | South America | |
Country | Ecuador | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Amazonia | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Human skin; Human hair; Plant fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 11.3, Width = 6.0, Length = 9.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0601-0012 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Shrunken head | |
Culture | Shuar (Jivaro) | |
Global Region | South America | |
Country | Ecuador | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Amazonia | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Human skin; Human hair; Plant fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.7, Width = 7.1, Length = 9.9 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0601-0013 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Shrunken head | |
Culture | Shuar (Jivaro) | |
Global Region | South America | |
Country | Ecuador | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Amazonia | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Human skin; Human hair; Bark cloth; Plant fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 9.8, Width = 7.5, Length = 6.8 |
Catalog Number | CAS 1983-0009-0003 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Shrunken head | |
Culture | Shuar (Jivaro) (?) | |
Global Region | South America | |
Country | Ecuador | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Human skin; Human hair; Feathers; Bark cloth; Plant fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.2, Width = 5.6, Length = 8.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 2017-0002-0002 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Spear | |
Culture | Micronesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Federated States of Micronesia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Yap | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Western Caroline Islands | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1945 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Pigment | |
Description | Long ceremonial spear, carved from a single piece of wood, with a cylindrical shaft that accounts for approximately one third of the spear's total length and expands gradually from the proximal end to its maximum diameter at the spear's midpoint; The distal end is carved in a series of seven sets of barbs of graduated size, which extend downward towards shaft from the pointed tip; Barbed ends have been painted black, and a simple black geometric design decorates the portion of shaft below the barbs; The proximal end has been carved to a fluted and spindle-shaped point; Proximal end is also primarily painted black interspersed with undyed bands. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 3.7, Length = 135.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0514-0274 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Stuffed alpaca | |
Culture | Highland Quechuan | |
Global Region | South America | |
Country | Peru | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Puno, Carabaya Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Town: Macusani | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Alpaca hide; Commercial tape; Fabric | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 46.0, Width = 9.0, Length = 55.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0071 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Tableta | |
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. 1930s | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Wood; Paint; Leather; Cotton string; Corn husk | |
Description | Tableta made from 2 flat wooden sections placed side by side, hinged together with string, and cut out to conform to wearer's head; Corn husk head rest ring is attached at top of cutout; Leather strap attached to sides; Face of Palhik' Mana is painted on front in red, orange, yellow, black, and white on blue background; Cloud symbols in same colors are painted on reverse. Identified in Oct. 1977 by Terrance Talaswaima (Hopi artist and then curator at Hopi Cultural Center) as Pal-Hik Mana, as it would appear during the Butterfly Dance, a summer social dancer sponsored by young men. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 22.6, Depth = 5.3, Length = 40.1 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2023-0005-0001 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Tabua (ceremonial whale tooth) | |
Culture | Polynesian: Fijian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Fiji | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Ivory: sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth; Coconut fiber cordage; Wire; Coconut oil and turmeric rub | |
Description | Tabua consisting of sperm whale tooth with holes drilled through the distal and proximal ends; Holes have wires threaded through, attaching the tooth to a thick coconut fiber cord braided in an almost square weave; Tooth has been rubbed with coconut oil and turmeric to darken it. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 12.8, Thickness = 4.5, Length = ca. 53.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 1985-0009-0052 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Wand | |
Culture | Chippewa, Ojibwe | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | Canada or USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Quebec, Ontario, Minnesota, Michigan | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. early 1900s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Birch (Betula sp.) bark; Pigments; Cotton string; Wood | |
Description | Wand made from two sheets of bark cut to rectangular shape with concave sides and sewn together along edges with cotton string; Center of sheets are colored with red pigment and edges are painted deep blue; Carved wooden handle that is square in cross-section is partially split from distal end and bark sheets are positioned in the split and secured with commercial brown thread; Portion of handle that extends over bark sheets is also painted red and blue; Short length of commercial red ribbon is secured to distal end of handle. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 19.7, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 39.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0583-0009A,B | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Incense burner with lid | |
Culture | Korean | |
Global Region | East Asia | |
Country | Korea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1973 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Metal: Brass | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 18.3, Max Diam = 12.4 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0583-0008 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Joss stick holder | |
Culture | Korean | |
Global Region | East Asia | |
Country | Korea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1973 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Metal: Brass | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 5.5, Max Diam = 11.3 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0389-1531 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Puja spoon | |
Culture | Hindu (East Indian) | |
Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
Country | India | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
Materials | Metal: Brass | |
Description | Cast spoon with a small deep hemispherical bowl molded into a flower-like shape; Spoon is used in Hindu homes and temples to ladle oil or water during a puja ceremony. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 3.7, Depth = 1.8, Length = 15.3 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0389-1749 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Puja spoon | |
Culture | Hindu (East Indian) | |
Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
Country | India | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | early 1900s | |
Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
Materials | Metal (bronze?) | |
Description | Cast metal spoon with a small deep hemispherical bowl whose interior is smooth and whose exterior is fluted; Shaft of handle is square in cross-section and terminates at the proximal end in the form of a cobra head; Spoon is used in Hindu homes and temples to offer water or other liquids to a deity. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.4, Depth = 1.7, Length = 16.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0060-0025 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Scepter | |
Culture | unknown | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | unknown | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Metal | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 12.7, Thickness = 7.6, Length = 76.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0730 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Musical Instruments | |
Object Name | Rattle | |
Culture | Quechan (Yuma) | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
County | Maricopa | |
Other Geographic Data | Agua Caliente | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1900 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Wood; Rawhide | |
Description | Hand-held rattle fashioned from two round pieces of hide sewn together around edges with indeterminate material to form flattened spherical shape; Several pebbles or seeds are contained within, and short carved wooden handle is inserted through one edge of rattle through to opposite edge and held in place with a small wooden cross-pin inserted through its distal end; Exterior of rattle (except for handle) is painted black and then decorated on each face with a diamond shape outlined in white and divided into quadrants (2 quadrants in each diamond are painted solid white). | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 8.1, Thickness = 5.1, Length = 17.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0514-0311 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Pottery | |
Object Name | Brazier | |
Culture | Highland Quechuan | |
Global Region | South America | |
Country | Peru | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Puno, Puno Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Town: Puno | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Clay | |
Description | Pedestal base that is attached to body with flaring sides, body has seven slots cut into the sides and three slots cut into bottom, pedestal has five slots cut into it. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 12.0, Thickness = 0.8, Rim Diam = 27.6, Max Diam = 27.3 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0227-0009 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Pottery | |
Object Name | Incensario | |
Culture | Maya | |
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Guatemala | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Huehuetenango | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Site: Chalchitan | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Elgueta Collection (Mayan) | |
Materials | Clay; Pigment | |
Description | Incensario with deep, hollow base and slightly shallower bowl; Bowl is slightly wider than base; Bowl and base both have nearly vertical walls and flaring lips; Base has design of six semi-rectangular holes, evenly spaced, along the wall; Beige with traces of red pigment. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 13.6, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 22.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0227-0010 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Pottery | |
Object Name | Incensario | |
Culture | Maya | |
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Guatemala | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Huehuetenango | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Site: Chalchitan | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Elgueta Collection (Mayan) | |
Materials | Clay | |
Description | Incensario with flaring rim and base, narrower center; Rim and base have defined lips; Seam shows union of base and bowl; The base has a high, hollow center, as does the bowl; Inside of bowl is fire-damaged, possibly from the burning of incense therein; Unpainted. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 21.9, Thickness = 1.6, Max Diam = 24.3 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0227-0011 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Pottery | |
Object Name | Incensario | |
Culture | Maya | |
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Guatemala | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Huehuetenango | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Site: Chalchitan | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Elgueta Collection (Mayan) | |
Materials | Clay; Pigment | |
Description | Incensario with narrow center and slightly flaring bowl and base; The base has a hollow center, as does the bowl; Red pigment. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.7, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 16.6 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0227-0012 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Pottery | |
Object Name | Incensario | |
Culture | Maya | |
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Guatemala | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Huehuetenango | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Site: Chalchitan | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Elgueta Collection (Mayan) | |
Materials | Clay; Pigment | |
Description | Incensario with deep, hollow base and shallow bowl; Front design shows a human face, with a long, narrow nose and wide, coffee bean eyes and mouth which look half open; Arching above the nose and down the cheeks is an inverted "U" shape, raised and punctuated with small indented dots; Back design shows a cut out "plus" shape, opening into the hollow base; Each side between front and back has a series of points sticking out perpendicular to the vessel wall; Beige and brown on the back, red on the front. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 13.6, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 19.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0227-0013 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Pottery | |
Object Name | Incensario | |
Culture | Maya | |
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Guatemala | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Huehuetenango | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Site: Chalchitan | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Elgueta Collection (Mayan) | |
Materials | Clay | |
Description | Incensario with flat base, vertical sides; Sides are decorated with four horizontal rows of applied points, which extend perpendicularly from the vessel; Brown. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 9.0, Thickness = 0.7, Rim Diam = 13.1, Max Diam = 16.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0227-0054 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Pottery | |
Object Name | Incensario cover | |
Culture | Maya | |
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Guatemala | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Huehuetenango | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Site: Chalchitan | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Elgueta Collection (Mayan) | |
Materials | Clay | |
Description | Incensario cover, circular with semi-vertical walls, a flat top, and a circular vent which has broken off; The walls are decorated with three raised vertical lines, each with three round indentations running vertically; This trio of lines is repeated, with each set on an opposite side of the cover; Beige. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 5.1, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 11.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0227-0126 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Pottery | |
Object Name | Incensario fragment | |
Culture | Maya | |
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Guatemala | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Huehuetenango | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Site: Chalchitan | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Elgueta Collection (Mayan) | |
Materials | Clay; Pigment | |
Description | Incensario fragment; Portion of base with application design on outer surface; Design appears to be a face with round, protruding eyes, an oval nose and wide, flat, broken off ears which appear to have extended onto the missing bowl; Traces of reddish pigment. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 11.4, Width = 18.3, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 11.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0227-0194 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Pottery | |
Object Name | Incensario fragment | |
Culture | Maya | |
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Guatemala | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Huehuetenango | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Site: Chalchitan | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Elgueta Collection (Mayan) | |
Materials | Clay | |
Description | Incensario fragment; Inner side is uneven; Outer side has a raised horizontal band with an applied design of curving lines in inverted "U" shapes with ends that curl outward; A circle sits atop each inverted "U"; Another raised rectangular portion extends to the lower left of the raised band; This portion is incised horizontally, resembling stylized feathers; Orange-red with black fire damage. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 11.9, Width = 5.1, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 20.3 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0227-0195 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Pottery | |
Object Name | Incensario fragment | |
Culture | Maya | |
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Guatemala | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Huehuetenango | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Site: Chalchitan | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Elgueta Collection (Mayan) | |
Materials | Clay; Pigment | |
Description | Incensario fragment with application design on outer surface; Design shows a face with protruding coffee bean eyes, heavy brows, and a narrow, protruding nose adorned with a spool; Traces of reddish pigment. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 20.4, Width = 8.6, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 16.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0227-0014 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Pottery | |
Object Name | Incensario fragment | |
Culture | Maya | |
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Guatemala | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Huehuetenango | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Site: Chalchitan | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Elgueta Collection (Mayan) | |
Materials | Clay; Pigment | |
Description | Incensario bowl fragment; Round, with rows of applied points sticking out perpendicular from the bowl; A horizontal red band is painted parallel to the rows of points. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 15.1, Width = 25.1, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 11.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0227-0992 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Pottery | |
Object Name | Incensario fragment | |
Culture | Maya | |
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Guatemala | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Huehuetenango | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Site: unknown (Chalchitan or Pichikil [Pichiquil]) | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Elgueta Collection (Mayan) | |
Materials | Clay | |
Description | Incensario fragment; Inner side is uneven, with thickness varying by up to 2.5 cm; Outer side has design of curving lines in center in a wide "U" shape with an inverted, exaggerated "W" shape on top; A circle sits in the (alleged) upper right, with an inverted "U" shape extending above and to the left of the circle; The (alleged) upper center has a rectangular shape with two vertical lines running approximately 1/4 distance from each side of the rectangle; Yellow-red with fire damage. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 8.2, Thickness = 3.8, Length = 10.4 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0227-0008 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Pottery | |
Object Name | Incensario fragment | |
Culture | Maya | |
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Guatemala | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Huehuetenango | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Site: Chalchitan | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Elgueta Collection (Mayan) | |
Materials | Clay | |
Description | Incensario base, hollow with slightly flaring base rim; Outside surface is decorated with three sets of four vertical lines formed by pinching the clay before firing; At the top of the base, directly above a set of lines, is an applied design of two earspool-like circles touching each other and centered above a roundish protrusion with a vertical incision; This design has been broken off at the top where the bowl had been, but what remains resembles a face with earspool-like eyes and a bulbous nose; Bowl of vessel is completely missing; Unpainted. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 16.8, Thickness = 0.9, Max Diam = 17.3 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0227-0200 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Pottery | |
Object Name | Incensario fragment (?) | |
Culture | Maya | |
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Guatemala | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Huehuetenango | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Site: Pichikil [Pichiquil] | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Elgueta Collection (Mayan) | |
Materials | Clay | |
Description | Incensario fragment (?), slightly curved, with application design on outer surface; Design shows a face with protruding coffee bean eye (only one remaining) and a coffee bean mouth; The nose is pointed (horizontally) and chipped off; Dark gray. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 7.8, Width = 3.7, Thickness = 1.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0318 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Pottery | |
Object Name | Incense burner | |
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 | Clay | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 21.0, Max Diam = 9.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0247 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Pottery | |
Object Name | Incense burner | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shura | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Clay | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 12.0, Width = 13.9, Max Diam = 9.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0309A,B | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Pottery | |
Object Name | Incense burner and holder | |
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 | Clay; Wood; Rope; Leather | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = A=13.0; B=20.0, Max Diam = A=15.0; B=24.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0514-0268H | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Textiles | |
Object Name | Bag from ritual bundle | |
Culture | Highland Quechuan | |
Global Region | South America | |
Country | Peru | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Puno, Carabaya Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Town: Macusani | |
Maker's Name | Seller's grandparents (names not recorded) | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep wool | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 16.2, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 18.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0514-0268A | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Textiles | |
Object Name | Bag from ritual bundle | |
Culture | Highland Quechuan | |
Global Region | South America | |
Country | Peru | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Puno, Carabaya Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Town: Macusani | |
Maker's Name | Seller's grandparents (names not recorded) | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Warp and weft: llama and alpaca wool | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 49.1, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 109.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 1990-0005-0003 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Textiles | |
Object Name | Burial cloth | |
Culture | Buyi (aka Bouyei) | |
Global Region | East Asia | |
Country | China | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Guizhou Province | |
County | Anshun | |
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960s to 1970s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Cotton | |
Description | Man's or woman's burial cloth, consisting of rectangular cotton panel completely embroidered in complex pattern of interlocking diamonds in blue, orange, green, gray, and several shades of brown; Warp ends form short fringe at both ends. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 36.5, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 73.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 1990-0005-0001 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Textiles | |
Object Name | Burial cloth | |
Culture | Ge-Jia (aka Ge Jia) | |
Global Region | East Asia | |
Country | China | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Guizhou Province | |
County | Huangping | |
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | 1980s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Cotton; Silk embroidery yarn | |
Description | Man's burial cloth (placed on deceased person's chest), consisting of rectangular panel completely embroidered with central yellow and green cross on red background, with green, lilac, and yellow borders; Cloth is symbolic of shield and is intended to protect deceased as he journeys toward land of ancestors, following death. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 35.5, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 34.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 1990-0004-0005 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Textiles | |
Object Name | Burial cloth | |
Culture | Miao | |
Global Region | East Asia | |
Country | China | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Guizhou Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1970s to 1980s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Indigo-dyed silk fabric; Commercial fabric; Embroidery yarn | |
Description | Woman's burial cloth (placed on deceased person's chest), comprising rectangular indigo-dyed silk panel backed with commercial red fabric and embroidered with maroon, purple, green, and coral-colored circles and semicircles. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 34.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 34.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0514-0268B | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Textiles | |
Object Name | Cloth from ritual bundle | |
Culture | Highland Quechuan | |
Global Region | South America | |
Country | Peru | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Puno, Carabaya Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Town: Macusani | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1970s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Warp and weft: alpaca and sheep wool; Aniline dyes; Commercially woven binding tape | |
Description | Rectangular carrying cloth made from two panels that are seamed together down the center; Each warp-faced panel is woven longer than wide and incorporates a wide black plainweave stripe and a narrow pink one, alternating with narrow stripes that utilize supplementary warps in red, dark blue, pink, dark green, and white to form various geometric motifs that are repeated in segments; Panels are seamed together using flat joining stitch in red; All four edges of seamed cloth are bound in commercially woven green tape. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 79.6, Length = 85.3 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0514-0268E | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Textiles | |
Object Name | Ritual bundle (4 pieces) | |
Culture | Highland Quechuan | |
Global Region | South America | |
Country | Peru | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Puno, Carabaya Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Town: Macusani | |
Maker's Name | Seller's grandparents (names not recorded) | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep and/or vicuña wool; Stone; Beans (ch’uwi: Phaseolum tutanus ?); Coca leaves (Erythroxylum novogranatense) | |
Description | Ritual bundle consisting of alpaca and possibly sheep and/or vicuña wool textile, coca leaves [3], beans [2], and a miniature stone carving of three cows, side by side, in front of three barns arranged around a courtyard [1]. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 1.8 ([1]), Width = 28.9 (textile); 3.2 ([1]), Thickness = 0.4 (textile), Length = 23.0 (textile); 5.3 ([1]) |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0514-0268F | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Textiles | |
Object Name | Ritual bundle (4 pieces) | |
Culture | Highland Quechuan | |
Global Region | South America | |
Country | Peru | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Puno, Carabaya Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Town: Macusani | |
Maker's Name | Seller's grandparents (names not recorded) | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep wool; Stone; Beans (tarwi: Cupinus mutabilis; wayruru: Phaseolum sp.?); Coca leaves (Erythroxylum novogranatense) | |
Description | Ritual bundle consisting of alpaca and possibly sheep wool textile, coca leaves [2], beans [3], and a miniature stone carving of three sheep, side by side [1]. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 2.9 ([1]), Width = 28.3 (textile); 2.9 ([1]), Thickness = 0.1 (textile), Length = 31.9 (textile); 4.1 ([1]) |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0514-0268C | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Textiles | |
Object Name | Ritual bundle (7 pieces) | |
Culture | Highland Quechuan | |
Global Region | South America | |
Country | Peru | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Puno, Carabaya Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Town: Macusani | |
Maker's Name | Seller's grandparents (names not recorded) | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Warp and weft: sheep and vicuña wool; Cotton; Stone; Mineral (t’oqo); Corn (Zea mays); Coca leaves (Erythroxylum novogranatense) | |
Description | Ritual bundle consisting of sheep wool and cotton textile, coca leaves [4], corn kernels [3], a miniature stone carving of a llama [1a], a miniature stone carving of a kneeling cow [1b], a miniature stone carving of a clenched fist [1c], and two small naturally shaped minerals [2a,b]. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 4.5 ([1a]); 2.5 ([1b]), Width = 33.7 (textile); 1.5 ([1a]); 1.3 ([1b]); 2.2 ([1c]), Thickness = 0.1 (textile); 1.5 ([1c]), Length = 31.2 (textile); 4.2 ([1a]); 3.0 ([1b]); 3.8 ([1c]) |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0514-0268D | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Textiles | |
Object Name | Ritual bundle (8 pieces) | |
Culture | Highland Quechuan | |
Global Region | South America | |
Country | Peru | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Puno, Carabaya Province | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Town: Macusani | |
Maker's Name | Seller's grandparents (names not recorded) | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Warp and weft: alpaca and possibly sheep wool; Stone; Metal; Corn (Zea mays); Coca leaves (Erythroxylum) | |
Description | Ritual bundle consisting of alpaca and possibly sheep wool textile, coca leaves [3], four small naturally shaped stones roughly in the shape of llamas [2a-d], a small, naturally shaped, pointed stone roughly in the shape of a phallus [4a], a metal coin, flattened with cut edges [4b], a metal coin, one side showing two llamas under a palm tree and the words “Republica Boliviana 1856 4s”, the other side showing a head and the words “Libre... Constitucion” [4c], a small ear of corn [4d], a small metal, commercially manufactured folding pocket knife in the shape of a fish with pink and white yarn tied to one end [4e], a small, black naturally shaped stone [4f], and a small stone carving of two rows of 7 cows, side by side, on either side of barns and buildings arranged around two corrals [1]. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 2.7 ([1]); 3.5 to 3.9 ([2a-d]); , Width = 41.1 (textile); 8.8 ([1]); 1.2 to 2.0 ([2a-d]); 1.5 ([4a]); 1.7 ([4e]), Thickness = 0.2 (textile); 1.7 ([4a]); 0.1 ([4b]); 0.2 ([4c]); 0.8 ([4e]), Max Diam = 2.1 ([4b]); 3.1 ([4c]), Length = 36.2 (textile); 12.2 ([1]); 2.2 to 6.7 ([2a-d]); 3.6 ([4a]); 8.0 ([4e]) |
Catalog Number | CAS 2019-0004-0037 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Bell | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
Country | Tibet | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Metal: brass; Leather | |
Description | Brass bell with a face on the handle topped by a half Vajra. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 14.4, Max Diam = 7.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 2019-0004-0063 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Bell | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
Country | Cambodia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Metal | |
Description | Metal bell with figure of a dancing Saraswati (Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, art and learning) forming the handle. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 15.6, Width = 4.8, Max Diam = 3.6 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0513-0167 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Horn | |
Culture | Rendille | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Village: Gob Dogo; Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | 1973 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Horn: kudu (Tragelaphus sp.); Cow leather | |
Description | According to field notes, this type of horn was used to call men together for the soreo ceremony. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 1.0, Max Diam = 8.0, Length = 79.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0227-1016 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Stone object (ceremonial blade?) | |
Culture | Maya | |
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Guatemala | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Huehuetenango | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Site: unknown (Chalchitan or Pichikil [Pichiquil]) | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Elgueta Collection (Mayan) | |
Materials | Stone: soapstone? | |
Description | Possible ceremonial blade; L-shaped stone (soapstone?) object; Gray; Top end of "L" is cut out to be narrower, perhaps to be hafted onto a handle; Groove along inside base of "L" running up stem of "L"; 3 ridges in top of "L" perhaps to help secure lashings? No evidence of use as a tool. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 12.1, Thickness = 3.6, Length = 17.2 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0227-1017 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Stone object (ceremonial blade?) | |
Culture | Maya | |
Global Region | Mexico & Central America | |
Country | Guatemala | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Huehuetenango | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Site: unknown (Chalchitan or Pichikil [Pichiquil]) | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Elgueta Collection (Mayan) | |
Materials | Stone: soapstone? | |
Description | Possible ceremonial blade; Open L-shaped stone (soapstone?) object; Gray with white mottling; Top end of "L" is cut out to be narrower, perhaps to be hafted onto a handle; Double groove along outside base of "L"; No evidence of use as a tool. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 11.8, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 16.9 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 1985-0009-0037 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Visual Arts | |
Object Name | Scroll | |
Culture | Chippewa, Ojibwe | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | Canada or USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Quebec, Ontario, Minnesota, Michigan | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. early 1900s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Birch (Betula sp.) bark | |
Description | Scroll made from one or more long sheets of birch bark whose ends are secured between two wooden slats; Series of simple figures (humans, animals, plants, man-made objects) are scratched onto surface of bark sheet (sheet has not been unrolled to determine extent and exact nature of drawings). | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 39.6, Length = ca. 95.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 1985-0009-0038 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Visual Arts | |
Object Name | Scroll | |
Culture | Chippewa, Ojibwe | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | Canada or USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Quebec, Ontario, Minnesota, Michigan | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. early 1900s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Birch (Betula sp.) bark | |
Description | Scroll made from one or more long sheets of birch bark whose ends are secured between two wooden slats; Series of simple figures (humans, animals, plants, man-made objects) are scratched onto surface of bark sheet (sheet has not been unrolled to determine extent and exact nature of drawings). | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 34.0, Length = ca. 105.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 1985-0009-0039 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Visual Arts | |
Object Name | Scroll | |
Culture | Chippewa, Ojibwe | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | Canada or USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Quebec, Ontario, Minnesota, Michigan | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. early 1900s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Birch (Betula sp.) bark | |
Description | Scroll made from one or more long sheets of birch bark whose ends are secured between two wooden slats; Series of simple figures (humans, animals, plants, man-made objects) are scratched onto surface of bark sheet (sheet has not been unrolled to determine extent and exact nature of drawings). | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 22.8, Length = ca. 50.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 1985-0009-0040 | ![]() |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Visual Arts | |
Object Name | Scroll | |
Culture | Chippewa, Ojibwe | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | Canada or USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Quebec, Ontario, Minnesota, Michigan | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. early 1900s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Birch (Betula sp.) bark | |
Description | Scroll made from one or more long sheets of birch bark, whose lateral edges are sewn with cotton string (probably to protect against splitting); Series of simple figures (human, animals, plant, man-made objects) is scratched onto surface of bark sheet (sheet has not been unrolled to determine extend and exact nature of drawings). | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 17.0, Length = ca. 75.0 |
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