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 3001 - 3100 of 7429
Cat. # Name Description
3001 1975.31.7 Egg, Easter Handpainted with small designs in red, green, black, and yellow. Background of both ends natural wood color. Clear lacquer finish. 4-petalled red flower at each end.
3002 1975.31.8 Egg, Easter Handpainted with small designs in red, green, black, and yellow. Background of both ends natural wood color. Clear lacquer finish. 4 petalled red flower on each end. c.1920.
3003 1975.31.9 Egg, Easter Hand-painted with small designs in red, green, black, and yellow. Background of both ends natural wood color. Clear lacquer finish. 16-pointed asterisk at each end, alternately red and green ray
3004 1975.5.0038 Problematic Approximately 1" x 1 1/2".Found by Museum Director Pauline Sauer in her yard.
3005 1975.5.11 Placemat Oval shape. Made of sisal.
3006 1976.104.1 Shoe Child's. Gym shoes. a. Left shoe. b. Right shoe. Color: WH 1976.104.1 (Shoe) image
3007 1976.104.2 Shoe Child's. Gym shoes. a. Left shoe. b. Right shoe. Color: WH 1976.104.2 (Shoe) image
3008 1976.23.1.1 Basket Black on black. Handled basket. Rain clouds with lightning bolts painted on. Signed below "Mabel, Santa Clara". Miniature. 1976.23.1.1 (Basket) image
3009 1976.23.1.2 Vase Widens near top. Serpent design circles vase near top. Serpent is in polished black, background of design in matte finish. Stylized animal design. Signed below "Frances(?) Ann, Naranjo." 1976.23.1.2 (Vase) image
3010 1976.23.2.1 Vase Double-spouted; painted design in 8 bright colors on a tan background. Light blue paint on lip of spouts. A small handle connects two spouts. Color: ML 1976.23.2.1 (Vase) image
3011 1976.23.2.3 Vase Multi-colored, double spouted; painted design in 10 bright colors on a tan background. Purple paint on lip of spouts. A small handle connects two spouts. Color: ML 1976.23.2.3 (Vase) image
3012 1976.23.2.4 Shaker, salt & pepper Conically shaped with rounded top tapering to base. Seven brightly painted colors form design. 1/4" hole recessed into base. a. Salt. b. Pepper. Color: ML 1976.23.2.4 (Shaker, salt & pepper) image
3013 1976.23.2.5 Ashtray Bird effigy; tail slightly depressed for placement of cigarette. Brightly painted in 10 different colors. Signed "Lucy C. Toledo Jemez" on bottom. Color: ML 1976.23.2.5 (Ashtray) image
3014 1976.28 Bowl Written description from source file: Pre-Columbian bowl from Mexico from Zacatecas culture near Durango. 300-400 B.C. 8 5/8" diameter x 1 3/4" high. Tan with red border and line decorations. The three parallel lines extending from near the border and going toward center divide the bowl into quarters. These lines, [...], the heavy painted rim, and the slipped glaze indicate a tie-in in cultures between the Zacatecas (Plains and North Central Indians) and the Plains Indians from Guatemala northward. Artistically pieces such as this are related to Zacatecas and are so classified, but culturally they are out of place there. Therefore they show some transition and are valuable for this reason. Brought to the museum 4-8-76 by Dan Yeager and donated by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. R. B. Yeager [...] Several pieces chipped from the rim were brought with the bowl. One that obviously fit in a particular place along rim was glued to it 4-9-76 by P. L. Sauer, museum director, using Elmer's Glue-all. Two other small chips that obviously fit together were glued together and placed in a small pasteboard box with other chips. Other Descriptions: Tan with red border and line decorations. The three parallel lines extending from near the border and going toward the center divide the bowl into quarters. Color: TN,RD Fragments of the bowl are bagged. -Wear pattern in middle indicates some for of regular use in the object’s lifetime 1976.28 (Bowl) image
3015 1976.50.0003 Poster For exhibit between June 7 and September 29, 1975.
3016 1976.50.2.0002 Leaflet "The Arts of Islam". (From Spain to India: treasured objects of eleven hundred years.) Exhibit shown at the Hayward Gallery, London, England, 9th April-4th July, 1976. Publicity card.
3017 1976.78.2.3 Calendar Addressed on envelope to "Miss Sauer". Printed in Hong Kong, 1976. Note on back cover - "With love and prayers, Blanche Griebenow". Enclosed in a matched size brown envelope. 1976.78.2.3 (Calendar) image
3018 1976.98.14 Handbill "Roy Chapman Andrews, the third Asiatic expedition, Dinosaur Eggs-Ten Million Years Old". This is a two page pamphlet dealing with Roy Chapman Andrews and his episodes in the search for ancient relics. On the front page is a photo of Andrews and a photo of an excavation site and on the back is a brief description of Andrews' works. Color: BK,WH 1976.98.14 (Handbill) image
3019 1977.11 Necklace Consists of several kinds of seeds, mostly Job's Tears, interspersed with red and black Abrus precatorius (poisonous) seed and larger brown seeds. Seeds are arranged in this pattern starting from the bottom and going around: one seed, three Job's Tears, and one Abrus precatorius. The necklace and pattern ends with two strands of Job's tears followed by an Abrus precatorius and ending in two large, brown seed shells. Attached is a tag that says "Big Imports Made in Peru".
3020 1977.37.0105 Cover, pillow Embroidered in floral designs; light green satin backing. Color: ML
3021 1977.39.1 Figurine Lion, XII Dynasty, 1991-1785 B. C. Depicts a male lion lying on its stomach, with its head erect, and mouth open as if growling. Stamped on the base "M.M.A. c 1976." 1977.39.1 (Figurine) image
3022 1977.39.2 Mask Miniature reproduction of Tutankhamun's burial mask (XVIII Dynasty, 1567-1320 B. C.) Depicts the head of the king wearing a full headdress and highly decorative necklace, or collar. The facial features, including the braided beard are well detailed. The reverse of the figure is stamped "c M. M. A. 1976." a. Mask b. Plastic stand. 1977.39.2 (Mask) image
3023 1977.41.1 Fan Ornately decorated with colored drawings and gold leaf designs. One side of the paper fan depicts young lovers in a garden scene, while the opposite side portrays a large estate by the sea. The entire fan is decorated with gold foil, and the celluloid arms are carved.
3024 1977.41.2 Fan Decorative, paper, carved ivory. Brightly colored. Both sides depict Chinese dwellings and gardens, with many figures clad in native costumes. The heads of the figures are made from bone or ivory chips, with faces neatly painted on. Bordered by flowers and gold edging. The support arms are heavily carved with figures and designs. Color: ML
3025 1977.47.0001 Chaps Natural color leather; metal buckle on belt attached at waist, leather thong ties attached at knee area. Color: BR
3026 1977.47.0002 Hat Western style, tan felt material, exterior hat band of brown leather 1 1/8" wide held together by leather braided thong on right side. Interior hat band of leather, tan in color has "Casa Ramirez, Urquiza 638, Salta". "Salta" written on left side. At back of hat near outside hat band thread sewn through brim. Safety pin attached to back of brim.
3027 1977.47.0025 Poncho Miniature. Red wool, with blue, green, yellow stripes on side sections, two yellow stripes at center, White 2 1/2" fringe on all four sides, head slit at center. Color: RD,YL,BL,GR,WH
3028 1977.47.0027 Sash Brightly colored, woven; red, white and blue decorative designs, braided fringe at each end. Color: RD,WH,BL
3029 1977.47.0028 Sash Faja, brightly colored, woven; red, yellow, blue pattern, braided fringe at each end, southeastern part, Formosa province. Color: RD,YLBL
3030 1977.47.0031 Sash Black fringe at each end. Color: BK
3031 1977.47.0037 Vase Shaped neck flares slightly outward. Color: OR-BR 1977.47.0037 (Vase) image
3032 1977.47.0062 Saddle bag Saddle bags, sheep's wool, red, pink, green floral designs on black wool on both ends. Initials "HF" at center, multi-colored knit cloth ball decorations on four sides, pockets on both sides. Color: RD,PK,GR,BK
3033 1977.47.0069 Chest Three steel hinges, metal corner caps on top, metal handles on top and sides, double key locks, reinforced top. a. Chest. b. Metal key, open hole handle, grooved top, left side. c. Metal key, open hole handle, grooved top, right side. Color: RD-BR
3034 1977.47.10 Drum Two parts. a. Drum, wooden body, natural color leather on front and back, lacing of animal hide thong. Front face bears a painting of a llama and cactus, and is inscribed "Rdo Jujuy". b. Drum stick, natural wood stick, leather tied at one end. Color: TN
3035 1977.47.105 Pillowcase Brownish green velvet embroidered orange, blue, green, white, pink floral designs light green satin backing. Color: GR
3036 1977.47.112 Runner, table Woven heavy black cotton. Multi-colored designs woven on black woven background;, red, white, gold and black bands at each side of center, diamond shaped gold, orange, blue, green, and black design at center. Color: RD, GD,WH,BK,OR
3037 1977.47.114 Blanket Mounted Police. Khaki wool, red and brown woven stripes at each end, large red "MP" embroidered at center, pink blanket stitching at ends, Color: RD,BR,PK
3038 1977.47.13.1 Whip Long slender handle of leather and horn discs, polished, two natural colored leather straps sewn together and tapered to a point, brass rivet at center. Plaited raw-hide, natural leather color, pear-shaped clapper at one end, three metal rings at top of handle, one metal ring at bottom, metal ring and wrist loop through top of handle. Color: TN,BR
3039 1977.47.13.2 Whip, riding Plaited raw-hide, natural leather color, pear-shaped clapper at one end, three metal rings at top of handle, one metal ring at bottom, metal ring and wrist loop at handle end. Color: TN,BR
3040 1977.47.24 Box Chest made in Salta, Argentina from the wood of the giant cactus "Cardon", natural yellow-brown color, porous wood texture on outer surfaces, hinged top with brass fittings and lock.
3041 1977.47.26 Belt Dark brown leather, white decorative leather stitching all around belt. Pouches, buckle and "button holes(6) in back of belt; solid silver floral engraved buckle, snap pouch on each side. Color: BR,WH
3042 1977.47.29 Belt Rawhide natural tan leather color, tan leather stitching, metal buckle, two belt loops. Color: TN
3043 1977.47.3 Spur Metal, with curved heels.Curved-heel shaped metal fitting, attached leather straps and buckle, revolving metal wheel at rear comprised of ten-pointed "rowel". a. Left spur. b. Right spur. Color: BR
3044 1977.47.33 Ashtray Polished. Irregular in shape with 2 slots for cigarettes, one on each side. Color: BR,RD,WH
3045 1977.47.35 Piece, game Foot bone of steer, metal side plated, used in game of "Taba" as played by gauchos of Northwestern Argentina. Color: GD
3046 1977.47.36 Jar Indian face, handle on back; oval-shaped opening in top with incised design on both sides. Modern. 1977.47.36 (Jar) image
3047 1977.47.4 Lariat Braided rawhide, natural colored leather. Knotted and looped at both ends. Color: TN
3048 1977.47.40.1 Sherd, pottery Pre-Colombian pot sherd, baked red-brown. Small. Color: RD-BR
3049 1977.47.40.2 Sherd, pottery Roughly rectangular in shape, pinkish brown on one side, dark reddish brown on other side, on pinkish brown side there is a dark band across one end that is worn off. Pre- Colombian. Color: RD-BR
3050 1977.47.40.3 Sherd, pottery Pre-Colombian irregular-shaped potsherd, brown on one side, brown with very worn darker design on other side. Color: RD-BR
3051 1977.47.40.4 Sherd, pottery Pre-Columbain irregular shaped potsherd, light brown on one side. Brown with dark brown spots on other side. Color: RD-BR
3052 1977.47.40.5 Sherd, pottery Pre-Colombian potsherd, trapezoid in shape, light brown with dark brown design on both sides, cross-hatch marking on end of one side, two pieces glued together. Color: RD-BR
3053 1977.47.41 Bola Conical shape. Color: GY-GR
3054 1977.47.44 Statue Mule carrying wine casks, dark brown color, made from strips of dried peaches. Wrapped over wooden frame. Color: BR
3055 1977.47.45 Ax Full grooved at rear. Color: BK-GR
3056 1977.47.49 Belt White color rawhide leather, central circular ornament fitted with six chains and discs, ornament represents a horse's hoof; curved white pieces are boar's tusks, initial, "H.B.F." engraved on front of gold shield, white leather stitching, leather side pockets with flaps, or woven leather on buckle. Color: WH
3057 1977.47.52 Sandal Sandals; faded worn canvas top, woven fiber soles, a. Left. b. Right. Color: BL-GY
3058 1977.47.53 Shoe Sandals, worn canvas. Holes in outside back of shoes. Canvas upper with wven fiber soles. a. Left. b. Right. Dirty and faded . Color: GY
3059 1977.47.56 Blanket Sheep or llama wool, longitudinally striped, alternating red, pink, dark brown, green stripes, colored fringe on all four sides, HARD weave. Color: RD,PK,GR,BR
3060 1977.47.58 Rug Intricate geometric pattern of triangles, alternating red, yellow, blue, green colors on beige background, Sheep's wool; fringe on ends. Color: RD,YL,BL,GR,TN
3061 1977.47.59 Poncho Medium brown color with horizontal 2 3/4" wide black stripe near bottom, black fringe on four sides, head slit at center. Color: BR,BK
3062 1977.47.8 Plaque Circular, wooden; engraved and painted with multi-colored flowers, inscribed "Nahuel Huapi" at top, maker's name, "S. Carlos de Bariloche" on back. Shallow bowl shape with engraved small circle in center back. Color: TN,RD,YL
3063 1977.50.0006 Ball Interwoven bamboo strands. Hollow. Used to play sipa.
3064 1977.50.10 Chopstick Square at handle, tapering to round at other end. a. and b. Color: YL-WH
3065 1977.50.1 Textile Brilliantly colored. 5" blue band dominates the top and bottom of the cloth, and is further bordered by 6" white fringe. The remainder is comprised of colored bands of a 1" - 2" size, and of various designs and motifs. Color: YL, BL,RD
3066 1977.50.2 Flag British Union Jack in the upper left corner in red and white, plus six star bursts on a dark blue field on remainder of flag. Color: RD,WH,BL
3067 1977.50.3 Textile Tie-dyed; Sheer. Color: ML
3068 1977.50.5 Stick, dance Dance stick. Bamboo pole divided into 19 sections 16 1/2" long with 5" hollow core handle. Rattling sound when shaken. 1977.50.5 (Stick, dance) image
3069 1977.50.7 Flute Snake charmer's. Constructed from a gourd mounted on two 9" bamboo poles wired together, drilled with 6 tonal holes and secured to the gourd with a dark wax.
3070 1977.50.8 Rattle Varnished, round; filled with beads. With feathered base. 1977.50.8 (Rattle) image
3071 1977.50.9 Doll Maori female. Brown plastic with black fiber hair. Wears a white, brown and gray feathered cape, a grass skirt underlaid with red cloth and a black, red and white headband. Suspended from the cape by string are two decorative balls. Color: BR,BK,WH,GY 1977.50.9 (Doll) image
3072 1977.52.1 Mug Queen Elizabeth II Silver Anniversary Bears the silhouetted profile heads of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II and H. R. H. Prince Philip. The heads of the royal couple are encompassed by a colorful floral pattern, representing the various countries within the realm; a banner rests below the profiles bearing the proper title and name. The bottom section of the mug is inscribed "God Bless Our Gracious Queen Elizabeth II." The handle of the mug is decorated with a dark red and light green line design; the side of the mug, directly opposite the handle is decorated with the English Crown and bears the initials and numeral, " E II R", and below that the dates "1952-1977". On the base of the mug appears the maker's name and hallmark: "MASON'S", "PATENT IRONSTONE MADE IN ENGLAND', "COMMEMORATING THE ROYUAL SILVER JUBILEE 1952 - 1977.' Color: WH,ML
3073 1977.59.1 Postcard Set of 6; color. Of Machu Picchu. The 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" cards entitled "The Scenic Beauty of Machupicchu"; strip of cards folds to pocket size. Color: RD,WH,BL,ML 1977.59.1 (Postcard) image
3074 1977.59.2 Pot Brown with spout and cat handle. Ornately decorated with designs in browns, reds and black. Handle shaped like a cat. Color: BR,RD,BK 1977.59.2 (Pot) image
3075 1977.59.3 Pot Double spouted, and decorated with white, red, brown and black designs. A handle joins the two spouts near the top. Round flared base. Color: WH,RD,BR,BK
3076 1977.59.4 Pot Brown with spout and handle, decorated with red, yellow, brown, green and black designs. The spout of the pot has been formed in the shape of a face; two dark brown arms and hands appear on the pot. Color: BR,RD,YL,GR,BK 1977.59.4 (Pot) image
3077 1977.59.5 Loom, backstrap Black and white textile strands tied to two pieces of light wood with triangles carved out at both ends. There are two small bamboo poles at center, partially completed picture depicts two multi-colored birds; the name "Chota, Peru" appears at top, woven into design. These backstrap looms are used for their convenience and mobility. These looms are portable and do not require a table or a floor loom to complete the work. Users can wrap the loom around their backs and work sitting down. There are many different styles of traditional looms that appear throughout the periods of history, this type of loom is a tourist piece that most resembles an Inca style and those are found in the Late Horizon, which dates from 1476-1537 CE. Many different communities use the backstrap loom, but there are slight differences: Jiavaro weave a fine cloth and the Yine weave a coarse cloth, and Aymaran men use a floor loom while the women use a backstrap loom.
3078 1977.59.6 Spoon Spoon carved from a single piece of light wood. The bowl of the spoon is leaf-shaped and the handle is narrow where it attaches to the bowl and widens slightly at the top ending in detail. There are two triangle shapes carved out at the top, both pointing towards each other creating an intense narrowing of the spoon handle. The handle widens out again in a circular top. The spoon is hand-carved so the detail is not exact on each side.
3079 1977.59.7 Spoon Spoon is hand-carved from a single piece of light wood. The bowl has an oval shape and the handle is circular that widens and narrows at the top to form a design.
3080 1977.59.8 Cap Multi-colored, with earflaps. Knitted. Colors include yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, red, orange, pink and white. One short green cord with magenta tassel at bottom of each ear flap. Yellow and orange tassel at top. Made from Alpaca wool. 1977.59.8 (Cap) image
3081 1977.59.9 Medal, commemorative "Sun God' medallion. Front depicts a crude face, bordered by an engraved design; animal head extends from each corner. Color: GD
3082 1977.69.1 Sherd Slight curve, rough texture. Red color on interior, brown exterior. Triangle shape. Color: RD,BR
3083 1977.69.20 Bone Right Human Ulna. [Change to humerus]
3084 1977.69.21 Bone Tibia ? Animal leg bone, bleached white. Deteriorated. Color: WH
3085 1977.69.22 Shell Small fragment. Bleached white. Color: WH
3086 1977.69.23 Bone Human Rib
3087 1977.69.24 Bone Rib. Color: WH
3088 1977.69.25 Bone Rib. Color: WH
3089 1977.69.27 Hair Pre-Columbian bundle of human hair, dark brown. 1977.69.27 (Hair) image
3090 1977.69.28 Fibers Pre-columbian cloth fibers. 1977.69.28 (Fibers) image
3091 1977.69.29 Rope Pre-Columbian cord or rope; twisted fibers. 1977.69.29 (Rope) image
3092 1977.69.30 Reed, braided Plant fibers bent at angles & interwoven. Pre-Columbian. Color: GY-BR
3093 1977.69.31.1 Textile Fine weave. Tan-brown with dark brown. Color: TN,BR
3094 1977.69.31.2 Textile Coarse weave. Roughly triangular in shape. Color: BR
3095 1977.69.32 Soil Sample Soil Sample from Pachacamac, Peru, Archaeological site. collected by Pauline Sauer in August 1977.
3096 1977.70.1 Textile Tightly woven thread; cloth fringe at end; colored squares pattern in center. 1977.70.1 (Textile) image
3097 1977.70.2 Thread Multi-colored bundle of thread. 1977.70.2 (Thread) image
3098 1978.15.0010 Bowl Red footed bowl with incised design around outside top of bowl, below at widest point of bowl is a row of holes. Interior is plain. Some discoloring on rim and outside of bowl. Color: RD 1978.15.0010 (Bowl) image
3099 1978.15.0011 Jar Red, brown line design, narrow inward - turned neck, 1 1/16" opening. Glazed-waxed finish. Flared lip. Red and light brown zig-zag lines around center. Bottom red and light brown lines around bottom. Color: RD,BR 1978.15.0011 (Jar) image
3100 1978.15.1 Jar, effigy Brown and white design, face on narrow neck, two handles on back. Color: BR,WH 1978.15.1 (Jar, effigy) image
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