University of Northern Iowa

Anthropology

Archaeology (the study of ancient human culture) and ethnology (the study of recent and living people) are the two major sections in the anthropology collection.

The archaeological collection comes from North and West Africa, the Middle East, Western Europe, the Andes, Mesoamerica, the Great Plains, and the Great Basin areas.

The ethnographic collection includes artifacts from the Andes, Amazon, Mesoamerica, Circum-Caribbean, East and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, West Africa, Melanesia, and Polynesia.

Displaying 6001 - 6100 of 7429
Cat. # Name Description
6001 2000.2.93 Carving, ancestor This is a wooden Asmat carving depicting two ancestral figures, likely produced in Papua New Guinea in the late twentieth century. The piece is entirely unpainted and maintains a dark brown coloration throughout. There are two figures, both of whom hold heads in their hands. At the bottom of the piece is an upside-down head on which rests the legs of the first figure. The second figure is sitting atop the first figure’s head and is also holding an upside-down head in the hands. The figures are simplistic in design, but feature characteristics which would suggest that they are female. This carving may have been produced for a funerary event in which an individual in a community was honored with rites upon death. Death in Asmat society is always unnatural, the result of either hostile spirits of magical attacks from an enemy tribe. In order to resolve the imbalance caused by deaths in communities, family of the deceased undertake headhunting raids against their enemies. Once the enemies’ heads have been brought back, balance is believed to have been restored. This carving may have been produced during such an event, as indicative of the decapitated heads on display in the figures’ arms. Carvings such as this also depict the spirits of the deceased’s ancestors in order to shield the deceased from attacks by hostile spirits. Once the headhunting has been completed, such carvings are often discarded in the rainforests to rejuvenate the sago trees with their spirits. The practice of headhunting was dominant in many Asmat societies, but was banned by foreign missionaries in the late twentieth century. Colors: Black, Brown
6002 2000.2.94 Carving, ancestor This is a small wooden Asmat plaque shield created in Papua New Guinea in the second half of the twentieth century. It features a wide rectangular body with a decorative headpiece in the form of several human limbs emanating outwards from a stylized centerpiece. The main body is carved in geometric patterns, likely to represent ancestral spirits. The piece contains the remnants of paint layers, with signs of red and black appearing throughout. The dark complexion of the piece indicates that it may have been stored above a fireplace, where the smoke darkened the wood. The top of the piece consists of four limbs, each arrayed in a symmetrical fashion. The two top limbs are grasping a bar of wood which forms the frame of the piece. At the center is an ornamental centerpiece carved with undefined geometric patterns. Pieces such as this likely form a ceremonial role in Asmat society. Like shields, they are carved to depict important cultural elements such as ancestral worship, spirituality, integration with nature, and the value of communal art. The lack of handle or other protrusions on this piece indicates that it was produced for a commemorative purpose as a plaque or decoration for a ritual. Colors: Brown, Black, Red
6003 2000.2.95 Spear jointed and detachable. Part a. has intricate carving and openwork carving. 1 3/4" shallow barbs proceed narrowing point. Part b.half of surface coverd with string (circled & knotted), line of beads attached to one edge. Fifteen feather groups attached to bead edge with string. Color: BR,RD,BK,WH
6004 2000.2.96 Bow, arrows a-h. a) plain wooden bow strung with bark fiber string. b-h) seven arrows of various lengths. Arrows f and d each have e e/r" of shallow barb edges carved into tip. Tip of c either dull or broken. Arrows have 1/2" - 1" sections of wound string at various distances on each. Color: BR 2000.2.96 (Bow, arrows) image
6005 2000.2.97 Dagger Cassowary bird thigh bone carved to a narrow point; underside hollow. Woven string with red interior coloring at end attached to two sections of feather projections (3 each side). Each pprojection has series of four seeds, gray and white, attached to feathers. Color: BR,RD,GY,WH
6006 2000.2.98 Dagger Cassowary bird thigh bone carved to a point; underside hollow. Woven string attached seeds and feathers to end. Net of beads attaches to seven projections (each = circle of four seeds, 2 sections of feathes attached with strings. Color: BR,BL,GY
6007 2000.2.99 Dagger This is an Asmat dagger carved from a single piece of cassowary bird thigh bone. It was produced by Asmat artisans in Papua New Guinea in the late twentieth century and maintains much of its original features. The piece features a single slender blade without serrated edges. At the end of the blade is a jagged tooth-like carving intended to pierce in a stabbing motion. At the opposite end of the dagger is a pommel wrapped in finely woven twine. Attached to the pommel are eight cords made of beads and plant stalks, at the ends of which are attached large feathery tassels. Daggers are highly prized in Asmat culture and are often produced from either human or bird bone. They are known for their great strength and elegant craftsmanship, and serve both practical and ceremonial purposes. Although the use of daggers such as this has decreased in recent decades, they still have a special place in Asmat culture due to their ethnographic history. The use of bone in the construction of daggers has also decreased due to the introduction of refined metals by colonial powers in the late twentieth century, although bone daggers are still sometimes created for ceremonial occasions. Colors: Brown, Black, White 2000.2.99 (Dagger) image
6008 2000.5.0001 Pitcher Stirrup-spout vessel with decrotive motif on upper body. Motif contains birds, step frets and stippling. A short flared rim sits on stirrup-spout mounted on egg-shaped body. Slightly convex base. Stylized step fretting beneath points where spout attaches to body. Pebble polish surface abrasion visible. Color: BR 2000.5.0001 (Pitcher) image
6009 2000.8.1 Jacket Mans haori jacket. Black outershell with woven designs highlighted sparsly with color. Designs are floral. Inner lining of silk with abstract designs in red, white and black covering upperbody and sleeves. All seams finished. Color: BK,RD,CR,GR,ML
6010 2000.8.6 Scarf Large triangular scarf with open knitting of geometric shapes.
6011 2001.10.0002 Hat Large, pointed, wide-brimmed hat made from palm or pandanus leaf. The leaves are sewn together by cotton string. The peak/point of the hat is made from black woven plant fiber and 4 black cotton cloth squares. The brim of the hat has a simple, woven design made from plant fibers. Color: TN,BK
6012 2001.10.0003 Hat Made from a gourd. The hat still has part of the stem attached. On the rim of the hat is a smiple brown and black design woven from plant fibers. The interior part of the hat has a light brown woven lining made from plant fibers. Color: OR,BR
6013 2001.10.0004 Cap Greenish tan exterior of the hat is made from felt. The green interior is made from textile is machine sewn into the hat with black thread.There is a red plastic band sewn into the interior brim. There is a yellow "# 1" painted on the interior of the hat. The hat is rigid due to hidden cardboard support, visible when separating top from sides. Color: GR,TN
6014 2001.10.0005 Basket, pack Parts a and b: a. Basket has no vertical splines or stakes for support. It is plaited so there are no holes or gaps. The base of the basket is reinforced with a bamboo frame. Two plaited straps extended from the base to the top. There are also two plaited handles extending from a plaited band located about 4.5 cm below the top rim. b. Plaited lid has no splines or stakes. The lid is oblong and fits over the top of the basket. It rests on top of the basket and on top of the plaited band. Color: TN
6015 2001.10.1 Hat Rounded hat with brim. Dark brown woven exterior. Palm/pandanus leaf interior. Woven hat band on exterior. Woven headband on interior. Brim is wrapped with plant fiber. Color: TN,BR
6016 2001.10.10 Mat Top purple and tan hand sewn with string to a larger tan mat. Design formed in diagonal directions forming a plaid design. Bottom mat diagonally plaited with re-dyed fibers and re-plaited design. Color: PR,TN
6017 2001.10.11 Mat Plaited design formed in diagonal direction with a plaid pattern plaited into the design. Background color of a deep red/pink color. Plaid design green, tan, and yellow. Diagonal lines are wavy. Top and bottom have wavy edge, sides have frayed edge. Color: RD,TN,BR,YL
6018 2001.10.12 Mat Plaited design formed in diagonal direction with a plaid pattern plaited into the design. Background color of a red/pink color. Plaid design blue and red.
6019 2001.10.6 Container, tobacco Cylindrical container with many intricate designs on the esterior. These designs are geometric consisting mainly of squares and traingles forming "Xs" and other sylized designs. The background color is brownish-red. The designs are either tan or green. The exterior has a glossy finish. The interior has a whitewash finish, with no designs. Color: RD,TN,GR
6020 2001.10.7 Mat Top has plaited design formed in diagonal directions with stylized, geometric designes of squares, hexagons, zog-zags plaited into the diagonal pattern. Divided into eight blocks, symmetrically placed so there are four on each side, with two long rectangular blocks on the top and bottom of the mat. Top mat is placed on another diagonally plaited mat. This bottom mat has no dyed fibers and no plaited design. Color: PR,PK,YL,BL,TN
6021 2001.10.8 Mat Top purple and mat hand-sewn with string to a larger tan mat. Palited design formed in diagonal directions with stylized, geometric desigs of squares and zig-zags plaited into the diagonal pattern. Purple and tan alternating stripes that run diagonally across. Desgins plaited into the tan stripes. Bottom mat diagonally plaited with no dyed fibers and no plaited design. Color: PR,TN
6022 2001.10.9 Mat Top multi-colored hand sewn with string to a larger tan mat. Plaited design formed in diagonal directions with stylized geometric designs of X's, squares, zig-zags, crosses plaited in. 34 rectangles of alternating colors. Boxes are symmetrically arranged, 17 on each side, into two rows. At the top and bottom of the two rows are two long rectangles with a plaid design. Bottom mat diagonally plaited with re-dyed fibers and re-plaited design. Color: PK,GR,WH,TN,YL
6023 2001.20.1 Bowl, offering Gray glaze. Motifs represent a princess wearing royal ornaments. Bowl has small lip, then bulges in the middle before tapering down to a small bottom. Brownish and gray tinge. Color: BR 2001.20.1 (Bowl, offering) image
6024 2001.20.2 Burner, incense Round with two turtle heads on opposite sides, protruding from sides. Mouths of turtles are open. Burner rests on four feet. In between the feet is the belly, scored with design. Design is etched around top of burner also. 2001.20.2 (Burner, incense) image
6025 2002.6.1 Shawl Woven with multi-colored stripes of re, purple, blue and green alternating narrow and broad. Narrow embroidered stripe at each end, blue, fuchsia and green in color. At bottom pattern is geometric, at top has "C C O A R I T E'' and "C C O R I" embroidered, then a broad fuchsia stripe. Eleven narrow tripes of yellow, blue, green, fuchsia, orange and white. Below these stripes is a broad embroidered stripe with geometric pattern and "L E O N I D A S" embroidered. In the center are two broad embroidered stripes separated by narrow colored stripes and a narrow stripe embroidered in maroon with geometric patterns. At bottom is another broad stripe with embroidered geometric pattern as "L E O N I D A S" facing the center. There is a multi-colored embroidered edging around all four sides. Color: ML
6026 2002.6.10 Rope Apaca woven rope with brown and natural herrinbone stripe pattern. One end has knotted loop and other is frayed. Color: BR,TN
6027 2002.6.11 Rope Woven alpaca rope with brown, white and black herringbone pattern. A 2 1/2'' wool trhead tassel on each end, black red and white. Color: BR,BK,WH,RD
6028 2002.6.13 Loom Has unfinished weaving still attached. Stick at top and bottom. Four slender sticks hold threads apart and hold thread. Cloth has horizontal bands of color with narrow and wider bands alternating. Some bands have a pattern running across. Two wider bands in center have gold and green diamond pattern. Material tied to top and bottom sticks with a cord. Color: Bk,GY,RD,GD
6029 2002.6.2 Sack made by folding one end ans sewing cloth together with on short end left open. Alternating stripes running lengthwise that are broad bordered by narrow ones. Broad stripes aretan and natural and narrow stipes are dark and light brown and natural. There are two medium stripes, dark brown, in center. Color: ML
6030 2002.6.3 Sack made by folding a piece of cloth and sewing the two long sides. Has alternating broad and narros stripes. Broad stripes are brown, gray and natural. Narrow stripes are dark brown, light brown, natural and gray. Color: TN,GY,BR
6031 2002.6.4 Sack made by folding a piece of cloth and sewing the two long sides. Has alternating stripes of tan, natural, brown, and gray. Running down center is a stripe, dark and light brown with three rows of crosshatches, dark brown. Color: TN,GY,BR
6032 2002.6.5 Blanket Narrow and broad stripes of red, maroon, green and brown. Four very broad stripes are brown and tan on each side and separated by narrow embroidered stripes witrh geometic patterns green, yellow, red, and maroon in color. Along each edge are stripes of different widths and colors. Next are two narrow stripes embroidered with broad stripe between them. All are separated by narrow stripes of green, maroon and red. Other side has same items. Down center are six embroidered stripes, four narrow and two broad. Each broad stripe bordered by a narrow stripe and all are separated by narrow stripes of green, orange, red, maroon. Edges are finished. Color: RD,BR,GR,YL
6033 2002.6.6 Belt Llama wool. Indistinct stripes running length of muted gray and natural colors. Along each edge is orange embroidered edging. Near each edge are three stripes of red separated by naroow stripes of maroon and natural color. 6'' fringe on each end in natural, red, brown. Color: GY,OR,RD,TN
6034 2002.6.7 Belt Llama wool. Brown with four natural narrow stripes along each edge. Natural stripes form two wider stripes separated by one narrow. Brown fringe 8'' long at each end. Color: BR,TN
6035 2002.6.8 Bag One piece of cloth folded and sewn along two edges. At top a flap folds over and buttons with 3 black buttons. Black color with a row of 22 white dots along top edge and 24 white dots along bottom. In center are 2 rows of gray dots, 23 along top and 25 along bottom. Between the rows of gray dots are five llamas with brown dot bodies and white dots necks and heads. Three black and white balls attached to bottom with black yarn. Handle a woven black yarn. Color: BK,BR,WH
6036 2002.6.9 Pouch Vicuna sking with fur outside. Flap 10'' long x 3'' wide folds down over front. Two tassels, one on each side of front, made of vicuna skin 3 1/2'' long with 2'' fringe on bottom. Fringe green blue, and yellow thread. Color: BR,TN
6037 2003.10.0011 Gourd Hourglass-shaped gourd with one-inch hole in the top and a rope around the center that forms a shoulder strap. Color: BR
6038 2003.10.1 Bag Square, flat bag with shoulder strap. Whip-stitched at sides. Folded hem at top opening. Flat strap has loops at ends through which two cords pass and are attached to bag, at each side of top opening. Color: TN
6039 2003.10.10 Machete Hooked metal knife blade with shape to insert handle. Color: BR
6040 2003.10.13 Cup Cup formed from half of small circular gourd. Color: BR
6041 2003.10.14 Blouse Blouse with 4'' panel of cross-stitched flowers around square neckline. Sleeveless. Long square shape. Cross-stitch embroidery also along bottom edge. Color: ML
6042 2003.10.15 Skirt White skirt with lace ruffle on bottom and elastic waist band. Color: WH
6043 2003.10.2 Weaving Patterned woven cloth mat with fringes on both ends. Pattern is on one side only. Color: BK,RD, OR,YL
6044 2003.10.3 Skirt White skirt with elastic wasitband and embroidered flowers along bottom with a white lace ruffle below that. Colors are white, green, yellow, red, orange, purple, blue and pink. Color: ML
6045 2003.10.4 Blouse Unfitted white square top with no sleeves, square neck opening, square embroidered collar with lace edging, lace inset at hips, wide embroidered panel below inset and wide lace edging at bottom. Color: ML
6046 2003.10.5 Shawl Copper, black and white weave shawl with fringe on both ends. Six-inch strips of alternating bands of closed and open weave just above fringe. Color: BZ,BK,WH
6047 2003.10.6 Hammock Woven with white strings and rings for hanging. Pink and orange netting forms sleeping surface. Color: PK,OR,WH
6048 2003.10.7 Machete Long hooked blade attached to a wooden handle with a nail. Hand-wrought.
6049 2003.10.8 Slingshot Natural wood branch with two branches forking off at one end. No string attached. Whould have leather strap around branches to which strip of rubber is attached. Color: BR
6050 2003.10.9 Slingshot Y-shaped piece of natural wood branch. Color: BR
6051 2003.11.2 Dress Adjustable sleeveless dress with two ties on sides of waist. Front neckline is open, with overlapping bodice panels. Right bodice piece ties on inside to leftside, while left bodice buttons on outside at right, above waist. Small gold button goes into loop. At waist are side panels that wrap around back and tie. Ankle-length. Color: TN,GR,GY
6052 2003.11.3 Apron Rectangular apron formed by 3 vertical panels with ribbons attached at sides at apron strings. Each panel has selvage edges which are hand-sewn together. Top and bottom of apron have simple hems. Stripes are varying widths in seven different colors, brown, green, yellow, pink, white and blue. Ribbon strings are tan, brown and royal blue flowered embroidery. Color: ML
6053 2003.13.1 Print, Photographic Black and white photo of oval-shaped rug. Fringe on top and bottom curves. Iris grow up from bottom of rug to about halfway up. Reads "The Fette Rug Co." on front right side of picture. Back reads "DB-158 Field Iris." Color: BK,WH
6054 2003.13.11 Doll Cloth male doll. Black body, white face, red hat. Red belt around waist and wooden stick with red paint tied on by belt. Yellow and magenta yarn tied at bottom of legs and arms and around neck. Color: BK,WH,RD,YL
6055 2003.13.12 Doll Female cloth doll. Black waist-length shirt. Black legs, but wearing red parts with blue flowers sequence in two rows, then down front of shirt. Magenta and yellow yarn tied at bottom of arms and around neck. Black hair pulled back and tied behind head. Color: BK,RBL,YLWH
6056 2003.13.13 Doll Female cloth doll. White shirt with blue and pink beads. Long red skirt with teal trim at top and bottom. Some sequins scattered on. Teal shoes, bead on right shoe, missing from left. Black hair in braided pigtails. Beaded necklace and earrings. Facial features and makeup painted on. Ribbon on one pigtail. Color: RD,GR,WH,BK
6057 2003.13.14 Doll Old woman. Blue and red floral coat that fastens on the side, fur on inside. Purple jacket under that which matches purple pants. White tunic under purple jacket. Brown shoes with pink flowers that match headband. Plastic head and hair. Color: ML
6058 2003.13.15 Doll Doll and stand: (a) Plastic girl doll wearing blue robe with floral print around edges. Blue pants and wrapped cloth around torso. Blue shoes with red flowers. Blue headdress with green and pink fringe on sides. Mirror hangs off robe collar, holding red basket in left hand. Black hair in braid. (b) Stand. Purple around edges. Wooden piece tucks under dolls clothes and holds her up. Color: ML
6059 2003.13.16 Poncho Wool. Dark indigo dominant color, with tan to make geometric ikat-style design. Fringe on two sides. Color: BL,WH
6060 2003.13.17 Shawl emboridered white mesh shawl. Braided along all sides leading into fringe. Floral embroideries, heaviest in corners. Color: WH,BL,GR,PR,OR
6061 2003.13.18 Jacket Dark blue, with elbow length sleeves. Five gold buttons on front. Floral embroidery on front, back, and sleeves. Black trim around edges, with decorative floral border inside of that. Inside of jacket is light blue. Color: ML
6062 2003.13.19 Skirt Long, pleated wrap-around. Predominantly red, with green, blue, and white embroidery in floral designs. Back of skirt is green. Top 6 1/2'' is blue cloth. Color: RD,BL,GR,PR,WH
6063 2003.13.2 Print, Photographic Black and white photo of large rectangular rug. Fringe on top and bottom. Dark-colored border on rugh, white colored border on inside of dark. Floral design throughout white portion. Leaves and branches inside white. Reads "The Fette Rug Co." on bottom front. Back reads "FR-356 Tree of Life Sq. R." Color: BK,WH
6064 2003.13.21 Cradle Miniature. Base is wood, wrapped in leather. Leather wraps over top and ties. Arch over the top section. Felt trim held in place by gold pins. Floral cloth attached to arch that covers the top of cradle. Braided yarn attached to both ends of cradle handle. Color: BR,RD,GR,BL,YL
6065 2003.13.22 Puppet Puppet and rod; (a) Puppet, with removable head. Red face and black hair with large head adornment. Wooden body, arms attached with metal pins. No legs. Wearing skirt and loose cloth around body. Rods connected to hands to control movement. Red eyes. (b) wooden rod used to hold puppet from the bottom. This puppet is part of the wayang golek tradition from Java. Based on key features such as the red face, bared teeth, large nose, facial hair, and straight-forward gaze it is likely that this particular figure represents a high-ranking demon from either of the Hindu epics, the Ramayana or Mahabharata. Based on the details of the ornate headdress being worn by the figure, such as the upward curl, gold detailing, and face-like figures painted onto the sides, the identity of the figure can be narrowed down to one of only a few options: the ten-headed demon king who played the role of the antagonist in the Ramayana, Ravana, or any of the three oldest of the 100 Kauravas brothers who collectively served as the primary antagonists of the Mahabharata, Duryodhana, Dushasana and Vikarna. 2003.13.22 (Puppet) image
6066 2003.13.25 Doll Woven straw. Has hat and belt and fingers, all made of straw as well. Color: YL 2003.13.25 (Doll) image
6067 2003.13.3 Map Shows small area in Peking that shows location of Fette Rug Co. Front cover reads "Fette Rugs, Hand-made, Peking." Orange background,black writing. Opens to map on inside. Orange backgrounds with black writing. Back cover reads "Fette Fug Co., Federal U. S. A., Incorporated, *ERH TVOO Hutang, Tei, 4026 E. O. Bentley's code Cable Address "Fette" Peking. Color: OR,BK
6068 2003.13.4 Booklet Orange and black cover. Twenty pages tell of history of Fette Rug Co., their products, how to get them, and how to care for them. Color: BK,OR,WH
6069 2003.13.5 Loom Two parts; (a) Wooden hand loom with unfinished weaving still on it. Green, blue, red, brown, black, and cream wool still hanging on loom bar. Approximately 7'' of the weaving is complete. Black border, with cream inside. Basket with flowers on cream background. Loom stamped "Made in China"; (b) Wooden crate loom was shipped in. Addressed to Mrs. George Matson from The Jen Li company. Metal clasp on rigfht side to close crate. Two hinges on left side. Loom probably made of balsa wood. Color: ML
6070 2003.13.6 Hanging Rectangular woven wool hanging. Fringe along left and right sides. Purple border with white inside. Flowers in white background, in corners, and large floral design in the middle. Color: PR.WH,PK,GR,BL
6071 2003.13.7 Kit, Teaching Cloisonne kit, 33 parts. (a) Wooden box handle. Bottom red and magenta; ?White powder packet; (d) White enamel; (e) Deep blue powder packet; (f) Deep blue enamel; (g) Red powder packet; (h) Red enamel; (I) Green powder packet; (j) Green enamel; (k) Dark blue powder packet; 9l) Dark blue enamel; (m) Black powder packet; (n) Black enamel; (o) Light blue powder packet; (p) Light blue enamel; (q) Yellow powder packer; ?Yellow enamel; (s) Deep green powder packet; (t) Deep green enamel; (u) Light red powder packet; (v) Light red enamel; (w) Copper wire; (x) glue powder packet; (y) Gross glue; (z) Silver powder packet; 9aa) Borax powder packet; (bb) miniature copper vase; (cc) Miniature vase with copper wire design; (dd) miniature vase with copper wire design and color, uneven texture; (ee) Miniature vase, painted, polishing unfinished; (ff) Miniature vase, one half polished, one half unpolished; (gg) Miniature vase, finished cloisonne. Color: ML
6072 2003.13.8 Shoe Ladies, pair. Wooden base; many indentations of sole from walking. Top of wood base painted: thin green outline, large red space inside with two flowers on top of the red. Tip of shoe covered with velvet feeling cloth. Divided sections of colors in symmetrical pattern. Small white 7 green striped metal button in middle orange section. (a) left; (b) right. Color: ML
6073 2003.13.9 Doll Small boy cloth doll. Blue outfit with red and yellow trim at bottom of sleves and neck and back. Red belt. Blue hat with additional red and yellow fringe and trim. Gray boots with red around top. Brown hair. Thread sewn on face to make facial features.
6074 2003.14.1 Bow Wide u-shaped, wooden bow with tree bark glued to most of the length on both sides. Cork handle, with stingray skin wrapped (Shagreen) on either side of the grip. Flour floral designs on bow on either side of handgrip and at the edge of tree bark near ends. Notches cut on each end 1 1/2'' down to string bow.
6075 2003.16.0016 Skirt Rectangular textile with a white on black applique pattern. Edges have irregularly sized pieces of red and yellow fabric as well as small pieces of black and white fabric on bottom right corner one inch long and one inch wide. Two pieces of string extend from opposite corners of bright red fabric at top of skirt. These pieces of string are ten inches and thirteen inches long. See 32003.16.2 which is a similar article. Color: ML
6076 2003.16.1 Carrier, Baby Fashioned from rattan, wood, cotton fabric, yarn ties and beadwork. Main structure is provided by a rattan basket with a wooden bottom. Covering the inside of the basket is white cotton fabric and covering the outside is a patchwork of blue, pink and green fabric stitched together. A geometric beadwork pattern in black and yellow with small amounts of pink, green, blue and white in the pattern. Straps are braided black yarn with knots holding the handles to the bottom and stitching at the top. Color: YL,BK,PK,WH,BL,
6077 2003.16.10 Textile, Ceremonail Rectangular shape, on medium texture fabric with fringe at each end. Geometric and stylized patterns appear in horizontal rows, and these rows are repeated an alternated with other geometric patterns throughout the textile. Color: BK,YL,PK,OR,WH
6078 2003.16.11 Textile, Ceremonial Rectangular shape, on finely textured fabric with fringe at each end. Repeating pattern of concentric diamonds connected to each other at each vertex throughout the textile. Color: OR,YL,WH,BK
6079 2003.16.12 Textile, Ceremonial Rectangular shape, with knotted fringe at each end. Composed of two sections sewn together. Four male figures interspersed with concentric diamond pattern between each two figures. Below the male figures are four female figures, also interspersed with concentric diamonds. Below the diamond figures between the females are big stripes of cream with three rhombuses attached to each side. There are small diamonds between the men and the women and unknown geometric patterns between the males' heads. Color: RD,BL,CR
6080 2003.16.13 Textile, Ceremonial Rectangular shape, composed of two sections hand-sewn together in the middle with white thread. Edges have a striping pattern that runs lengthwise down the textile while the center contains several repeating geometric patterns. One end of the textile has a repeating pattern that alternates between heart and diamond shapes. The fringe on the ends is short with a blue and white braid embroidered approximately one inch above the fringe. Some design implements resemble 2003.16.4. Betty LaDuke's book, Women Artists: Multicultural Visions" indicates that this design is Chinese and N. Vietnamese in origin (6). Color: CR,RD,BR,YL,BL
6081 2003.16.14 Picture, needlework Rectangular piece of bright green cotton fabric embroidered in eight different colors and approximately 18 shades, with shades of red the predominant feature. Three triangles of a light blue floral embroidery appear among the solid and striped sections. Color: GR,RD,BL,PR,BR
6082 2003.16.15 Picture, needlework Rectangular piece of cream-colored fabric, embroidered in seven different colors and approximately three different shades with shades of pin the predominat feaure. Several striped sections appear as well as a small ( 1 1/2'') plant motif at the center of the textile. Color: ML
6083 2003.16.2 Skirt Rectangular textile with a white on black applique pattern. Edges of the textile have irregularly sized pieces of red, green and yellow fabric with some multicolored print. Two pieces of string extend from tweo opposite corners. Opposite the side of the skirt with the strings a wide piece of black floral fabric replaces the black fabric under the applique pattern. Color: ML
6084 2003.16.3 Textile, Ceremonial Rectangular textile with short fringe and black & white embroidered pattern above fringe. Characters each have a checker board pattern on their trunk and legs and cream arms and feet. The face is black and white. In the center of the trunk of each of these figures is a concentric oval. Geometric figures between the anthropometric characters' heads. Color: BR,CR,BK
6085 2003.16.4 Skirt Rectangular piece of medium texture with variegated stripes along the two long edges, no fringe and a repeating stylized geometric pattern between the stripes (resembling some of the patterns on 2003.16.13). Chinese or North Vietnamese in origin. Color: BR,CR,BL,BK
6086 2003.16.5 Skirt Rectantular with a tie string extending from the top corner on both sides. A block of black fabric 4 3/4'' wide is at the waist. Below this block is an emroidered panel of fabric with sequins 19'' long by 11 1/4'' wide, 2 strips of white lace and several triangles of silver sequins on black fabric surrounding the sides of the embroidered pattern, extending to the bottom hem of the skirt (25'' long and approximately 35'' wide). A black piece of fabric along the bottom hem and between the vertical pieces, 26'' long and 4'' wide also has the silver sequin triangles. Color: ML
6087 2003.16.6 Picture, Needlework Rectangular shape, on medium texture fabric. Different colors/shades embroidered on to the textile with the majority of the textile embroidered in reds and pinks. Color: WH,BK,GR,PK,BL,
6088 2003.16.7 Picture, Needlework Rectangular shape, on medium texture fabric.Sevencolors/shades embroidered on to the textile with shades of red the prdeominant feature. Color: ML
6089 2003.16.8 Picture, Needlework Rectangular shape, on medium texture fabric. Nine different colors/shades embroidered on to the bright green fabric with the majority of the embroidery in shades of red. Color: ML
6090 2003.16.9 Textile, Ceremonial Rectangular shape, on medium texture fabric with two-inch fringe and several horizontal patterns of water buffalo (2 rows), architectural structures (3 rows), yellow zig-zag pattern (2 rows) and orange and black repeating pattern. On the sides of the pattern is a vertical orange stripe. Color: WH,OR,YL,BL
6091 2003.25.1 Spoon Carved from single piece of wood. Hand elaborately decorated, triangular in shape and unusually long. Bowl tear-shaped and deep. Top of handle has scalloped edges, then tapers into a notched design along the edges. Clear varnish on light brown colored wood. Color: BR 2003.25.1 (Spoon) image
6092 2003.25.10 Sherd, pottery Triangular shaped. Decorative detail below the lip of the sherd. Edges rough and jagged. Color: TN
6093 2003.25.11 Stone, worked Split in half lithic. Rounded, shaped by hand. Possibly part of a hammer at one time. Color: GY
6094 2003.25.12 Sherd, pottery Triangular shaped. Darker speckles over background tan. Design along edge is slash marks that intersect each other. Edges rough. Color: TN
6095 2003.25.13 Sherd, pottery Complete handle still attached. Originally had brown glaze. Decorative design around rim and under handle, but broken off in other areas. Color: TN,BR
6096 2003.25.14 Sherd, pottery Square with hollow center with one edge extending past others. Grove marks along outer edges. Inner hollow has buildup. Color: RD
6097 2003.25.2 Cloth, Tapa Small rectangle. Printed design. Background color light tan with a reddish overlya and a dark brown imprint design printed over it all. Cloth textured, and dark print is glossy. Slightly thicker than normal cloth. Color: TN,BK,BR
6098 2003.25.3 Cloth, Tapa Rectangle, with printed design. Predominant color is light tan with a reddish overlay and a dark brown imprint design printed over it all. Cloth textured. Dark print is glossy. Slightly thicker than normal cloth. Color: TN,BK,BR
6099 2003.25.4 Cloth, Tapa Rectangular. Brown lines on right and left edge, with brown crescent shapes inward. Left center is brown line with triangles on right edge. Center of cloth has brown "Z" shaped design. Color: BR,TN,OR
6100 2003.25.5 Kite Made of tapa cloth in shape of a bird with wings outstretched and head facing ldft. Large eye, closed beak. Bird outlined in black. At base of tail three strips of tapa are attached. White string attached at bird's neck and top of tail. Color: TN,BR,YL,BK
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