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 3201 - 3300 of 7429
Cat. # Name Description
3201 1978.26.0001 Figurine, animal Reproduction of Lion XVIII Dynasty, 1567-1320 B. C. Cast in polymer, red tongue, blue nose, claws, tip of tail and accents above eyes, gold eyes with black details. A full mane is carved around the head and neck. Base marked "M.M. A. 1976. Color: ML 1978.26.0001 (Figurine, animal) image
3202 1978.26.2 Figurine Twenty-four kt. gold electroplate reproduction of a Standing King, XVIII Dynasty, 1567-1320 B. C. Decorative crown, pleated kilt, ornamented apron. Base marked "M.M.A. 1976" . 1978.26.2 (Figurine) image
3203 1978.26.3 Ring Reproduction XVIII Dynasty, 1559-1320 B. C. seal carved in the shape of a beetle and mounted in a ring, flat side engraved with figures; 24 kt. gold electroplate; inside ring marked "M.M.A. 1976". Inside of ring marked, "M.M.A. 1976".
3204 1978.26.4A Necklace, scarab Pendant and chain, reproduction of treasure from tomb of Tutankhamen. a. Decorated brass scarab pendant, XVIII Dynasty 1567-1320 B.C., depicting Tutankhamen wearing the Atef crown, a corselet over his shoulders, a pointed kilt with an apron, and an animal's tail at the back. The two gods, Ra-Harakhty and Atum stand on each side of the king. A metal loop is at the top of the scarab. 24 kt. gold electroplate. "MMA/1976" impressed on reverse.
3205 1978.26.4B Chain, Scarab Necklace Chain to scarab pendant. Woven 12 kt. gold-filled chain, with end hooks and ring fastener.
3206 1978.27 Ring Reproduction ring of a Single cartouche from the XVIII Dynasty, 1567-1320 B. C. Inscribed with the seated figure of Amun, scepter in left hand, and ankh sign of life in his right. Headdress a cap surmounted by two plumes and the sun disk.
3207 1978.28.1 Bowl Crossed line design on interior center. Interior center slightly raised. Color: RD-BR, BK 1978.28.1 (Bowl) image
3208 1978.28.2 Figurine, animal Outstretched wings with profile head at center. Color: BR,BK 1978.28.2 (Figurine, animal) image
3209 1978.28.3 Whistle Red brown whistle, soiled gray figure, left leg missing, black stripes on top section, two 1/4" holes in right leg, small face at top. Bib-like covering around neck and down arms, decorated. Hole in back headdress with holes in sides. Color: RD-BR,GY,BK
3210 1978.28.4 Sculpture Headdress with 1/8" grooves on each side, widely spaced eyes. Color: YL-BR
3211 1978.28.5 Pipestone Dark red color, spindle botton, engraved sides, 1/4" hole on lower back, gray colored stone on back-top, 5/8" hole drilled at top. Color: RD,GY 1978.28.5 (Pipestone) image
3212 1978.31.0006 Doll Hand made. Wooden; dark green string hair, red bead eyes, blue and white bead necklace and waist band. Skirt made of leather, blue, yellow and white beads, and fish vertebrae. A knotted brown cord is tied about the arms. 1978.31.0006 (Doll) image
3213 1978.31.1 Textile Multi-colored (red, blue green, yellow striped) sheer cloth, "Philippine" stitched on center section. Stitched in white thread is depicted a Philippine jungle scene--palm trees, water birds, bamboo houses. Color: RD,GR,BL,YL
3214 1978.31.2 Textile Off-white textile, hand-embroidered jungle island scene, palm trees, houses, islanders and children dancing, multi-colored embroidery. Color: ML
3215 1978.31.3 Textile Bingata cloth, bingata, dyed dark blue with white and blue dragons' heads at each corner, circular multi-colored dyed oriental garden and house scene at center.
3216 1978.31.4 Dallah Engraved, brass. a. Serving tray, inlaid with red and white colors; underside of rim stamped "India". b. Coffee server (samovar), heavily engraved, inlaid with red and white colors, 7" spout, 13 1/4" body tapers from a 1 3/4" neck to a 4 1/4" diameter pot, brass handle, hinged painted lid. c-j. Each serving cup, engraved, matching server and tray. 1978.31.4 (Dallah) image
3217 1978.31.5 Purse Ladies' folding. Tan, green, brown swirl pattern cloth, gold metal trim, 4 interior pockets (1 clear plastic identification pocket) inside corner marked, "Design--THNI, Made in Thailand). Color: TN,GR,BR
3218 1978.31.7 Necklace A necklace with blue beads and fish vertebrae strung on 1/16" brown twine. 1978.31.7 (Necklace) image
3219 1978.34.1.0001 Press, vegetable Woven natural-color and dyed blue-green grass fibers with an oval loop woven handle at each end. Expandable and contractable by movement of handles. Open at top; closed at bottom. Color: TN,BK
3220 1978.34.1.0002 Head, axe Soapstone head axe.
3221 1978.34.1.1.5 Figurine Replica of Chibcha god. Figure is wearing a decorative headdress. Hands are at waist. Face has fang like teeth and ear plugs with large, circular eyes. The headdress has a broad nose and large, closed lips. Figurine is on a clay base that is indented a bit on the bottom. The back is plain. Appears to be crafted from a mold. 1978.34.1.1.5 (Figurine) image
3222 1978.34.1.3 Flute Six finger holes burnt through the wood; natural wood color. Closed bottom with one opening on the side.
3223 1978.34.1.4 Belt Red and black woven cloth with designs down center section and band design on each side; 2 1/2" red and black fringe at each end. Color: RD,BK
3224 1978.34.1.6 Figurine Hollow and open at top. Arms holding a mace-like stick in front. Band of circle ornament around top and around neck; dips in a V at back. Same design around bottom. Eyes and lips mirror coffee beans, two feet stick out beneath robes. 1978.34.1.6 (Figurine) image
3225 1978.34.1.7 Figurine Arms in front. Below hands is a skull, wearing a band show border and ear plugs. Wide nose and fang-like teeth. Hollow with hole in bottom. 1978.34.1.7 (Figurine) image
3226 1978.34.1.8 Figurine Arms in front, thumbs up. Wearing ear plugs; band around forehead, decorated. Belt around waist with knot in front. Bib around neck. On back are two long decorations with tail, one on each side. 1978.34.1.8 (Figurine) image
3227 1978.34.2.0005 Pectoral, replica Circular with raised decoration, Quimbaya archaeological area. Cardboard box container disposed of. On top of box is image of golden raft with many figures on board below is "BALSA MUSICA/MUSEO DEL ORO BANCO DE LA REPUBLICA/BOGATA COLOMBIA S.A." On ends where box opens "PECTORAL CIRCULAR QUIMBAYA/OP 01" and "orfebreria prehispanica/de/colombia". On other alternate sides "Reproduction a escala de la pieza/No.2797 del Museo del Oro". On back of box "ORFEBRERIA/PREHISPANICA/DE COLOMBIA/Made in Colombia".
3228 1978.34.2.1 Figurine Anthropomorphic. Used as a votive offering, Muisca archaeological area, Prehispanic gold work of Colombia. Anthropomorphic replica and box it came in have the same number. The figurine has human features and is made of gold. It is embedded in a plastic with a black background. The back of the artifact has paper with information from the museum printed on it in Spanish, English, and German. It is from the Gold Museum in Bogota, Colombia.
3229 1978.34.2.2 Figurine Water divinity representation, Muisca archaelogical area. Prehispanic gold work of Colombia replica. Bought from Gold Museum gift shop. Gold dragon with metalwork details is set in a cast of plastic with a black velvet backing. On the back there is information on the site from which the original was collected from. All information is provided by the Gold museum in Colombia. Scale reproduction of piece No. 6750 from the Gold Museum, Bank of the Republic, Bogota
3230 1978.34.2.3 Pendant Anthropomorphic; made by the "lost wax" process, Tolima archaeological area. There is an accompanying box that is numbered with the letter "a" after the number, thought the artifact has no letter "b" on it. The pendants were used as votive offerings. This is a replica purchased at the Gold museum in Bogota, Colombia.
3231 1978.34.2.4 Pendant Anthropomorphic; made by the "lost wax" process, Tolima archaeological area. Reproduction bought at the Gold Museum in Bogota, Colombia. Gold figure is cast in a clear plastic against a black background. There is information printed on the back regarding the piece in Spanish, English, and German.
3232 1978.34.2.6 Pendant, replica Stylized, zoomorphic. Sinu archaeological area. Imbedded in clear plastic, black background. Cardboard box container disposed of. On top of box is image of golden raft with many figures on board below is "BALSA MUSICA/MUSEO DEL ORO BANCO DE LA REPUBLICA/BOGATA COLOMBIA S.A." On ends where box opens "RANA SINU/OP 03" and "orfebreria prehispanica/de/colombia". On other alternate sides "Reproduction a escala de la pieza/No.2797 del Museo del Oro". On back of box "ORFEBRERIA/PREHISPANICA/DE COLOMBIA/Made in Colombia". Prehispanic gold work of Colombia. Scale reproduction of piece No.103 from Gold Museum, Bank of the Republic, Bogota.
3233 1978.34.4.2 Spindle Wooden spindle pole; clay whorl near end; spindle wrapped with brown or black alpaca yarn from bundle of alpaca fur (attached). Color: BR
3234 1978.34.5.1 Pendant Depicts head wearing decorative headdress, line design on headdress; tan colored clay rubbed into engraved areas; hole drilled at top. Color: BK,TN
3235 1978.34.5.2 Pendant Carved bone. Totem pole type configuration; engraved head, and line designs; yellow-white color, mud or clay has been rubbed into engraved areas hole drilled at top.
3236 1978.34.5.3 Sculpture White stone hand holding a medallion, possibly depicting the sun. Color: WH
3237 1978.34.5.4 Carving Carved wood figure with decorative headdress, square facial features, hands at waist, decorative line designs. Ear holes on each side of head. Square black feet. Color: BR
3238 1978.38.36 Ticket Ten pesos paper lottery ticket, serial No. 054261, issued June 22, 1972.
3239 1978.41.2.1 Sherd Bowl handle. Color: RD
3240 1978.41.3.4 Sherd Pot sherd, roughly rectangular. Color: PK
3241 1978.41.3.5 Sherd, pottery Roughly square. Color: PK
3242 1978.44.0002 Head, ax Mounted on black wooden base with black dowell through hole in axe-head. Speckled gray stone (horn-blende schist?), diamond-shaped. Inscribed in white ink on bottom of axe-head: "Denmark, HFAPD8." Rectangular white gummed seal on base side at one end. "&46A." (?). Color: BK
3243 1978.44.0006 Figure, wooden Cobra god. Painted wooden figure on a two-step wooden base, figure base tab inserted in slot in top of black wood block two-step base. Cobra head and front painted green, red, and white, disc white, paint worn. Old rectangular gummed seal on figure base tab inscribed: "Luxor, Jan. 29, 64." Two modern rectangular white gummed seals on bottom step, back side of wood block base: "A5733, Egypt, Laie (?), Dy. Rv. l24-20-0" and "732".
3244 1978.44.10 Lamp, oil Third to Fourth centuries A.D. Terra cotta lamp mounted on varnished light wood base. Pale pink color over gray. Accompanying printed label: "Egyptian Oil Lamp. This terracotta oil lamp dates from Egypt's 3rd to 4th Centuries A. D. It was used as a source of light in the home and during ceremonies." The wood base is detached from the lamp. 1978.44.10 (Lamp, oil) image
3245 1978.44.1.0001 Knife Chipped stone (flint), marked "Denmark, Colley March, Coll." Predominantly dark gray flecked with lighter gray. Color: GY
3246 1978.44.1.0002 Knife Chipped stone (flint) marked "Denmark, Colley March, Coll." One side straight, one curved. Color: GY, BK
3247 1978.44.1.0003 Point, projectile Chipped stone (flint) marked "Denmark, Colley March, Coll." Tapered to a point, narrowed for attachment to shaft. Inscribed on reverse side: "Denmark, 370, Borrebeg, Tonark sk (?)." Color: BR-PK
3248 1978.44.1.0004 Point, projectile Chipped stone (flint) marked "Denmark, Colley March, Coll." Unusually large chip marks. Light gray. Heavy. Inscribed on reverse side: "Denmark." Rectangular white gummed seal, "6796". Color: GY
3249 1978.44.1.0005 Chisel Chipped stone (flint) marked "Denmark, Colley March, Coll." Inscribed on reverse side: "428, Skegaiez sk (?)." Rectangular white gummed seal, "6794". Color: GY
3250 1978.44.1.0006 Box Sliding glass lid with 5/16" frame at end to match rest of box frame. Box painted black and lined with green felt. Green felt base below box. Color: BK,GR
3251 1978.44.11 Bangle From Graeco-Roman to Early Islamic periods. Subcircular. Accompanying printed label: "This genuine Egyptian Bangle Bracelet dates from the Graeco-Roman to Early Islamic periods. The proud ancient craftsmen worked skillfully with their crude tools miraculously forming glass bracelet masterpieces. Enduring centuries of entombment, this bangle bracelet has retained the same physical appearance as when first created by the ancient glass craftsmen. Glass bracelets of this type were popularly worn by the ancient Egyptian maidens and children." Color: BK
3252 1978.44.12.0001 Flint, fragment Accompanying printed labels read: "Prehistoric Flint. This prehistoric flint dates from Egypt's Paleolithic Period (5,000-10,000 B.C.)."
3253 1978.44.12.0002 Stone fragment Accompanying printed labels read: "Prehistoric Flint. This prehistoric flint dates from Egypt's Paleolithic Period (5,000-10,000 B.C.)."
3254 1978.44.12.0004 Stone fragment Accompanying printed labels read: "Prehistoric Flint. This prehistoric flint dates from Egypt's Paleolithic Period (5,000-10,000 B.C.)."
3255 1978.44.12.0005 Stone fragment Accompanying printed labels read: "Prehistoric Flint. This prehistoric flint dates from Egypt's Paleolithic Period (5,000-10,000 B.C.)."
3256 1978.44.12.0006 Stone fragment Accompanying printed labels read: "Prehistoric Flint. This prehistoric flint dates from Egypt's Paleolithic Period (5,000-10,000 B.C.)."
3257 1978.44.12.3 Flint, fragment Accompanying printed labels read: "Prehistoric Flint. This prehistoric flint dates from Egypt's Paleolithic Period (5,000-10,000 B.C.)."
3258 1978.44.13 Knife From Luristan (Persia, Iran), Heavily encrusted with green. Raised rim all around both sides. Rectangular white gummed seal on handle: "DI, 50.00".
3259 1978.44.14 Point, projectile Embedded in clear lucite base.
3260 1978.44.15 Point, projectile Arrowhead (or spearhead?, Iranian, Bronze, embedded in clear lucite base. Rectangular white gummed seal below base.
3261 1978.44.16 Point, projectile Arrowhead (or spearhead?, Embedded in clear lucite base. Rectangular white gummed seal below base.
3262 1978.44.17 Figurine From Luristan (Persia, Iran), 8th-7th century B.C. Mounted on black enamelled wood base. Rectangular white gummed seal below base: "Luristan, BFL - 3". Label typed on 3" x 5" filing card: "Luristan Bronze Fugure. Luristan-Persia (Iran), 8th-7th century B.C."
3263 1978.44.18 Medal, commemorative From Luristan (Persia, Iran), 8th-7th century B.C. Subcircular, disc-shaped. Irregular in diameter with neck extension, neck and handle. Ornamental openwork. Rectangular white gummed seal on back: "Luristan BMG-I". Label typed on 3" x 5" filing card: Luristan Bronze Medallion. Luristan-Persia (Iran). 8th - 7th century B.C." and on back: "From Aladdin House, N.Y.,N.Y., June 1966." Color: GD
3264 1978.44.19 Bowl Late Minoan, c. 1500 B. C. Two rectangular white gummed seals below base: "A4877, late Minoan I, 1500 B. C." and "726". Label typed on 3" x 5" filing card: "Minoan Bowl. Minoan-- island of Crete, Late Minoan I--c. 1500 B. C. Bowl in gray serpentine. From a pad base the profile angle sharply outwards to a pronounced shoulder and then in to the out-turned lip."
3265 1978.44.20 Kylix Kylix. Pale earthenware, interior and exterior decorated with broad bands of brick red slip. Horizontal loop handles at each "end." Flared base. Rectangular white gummed seal below base of vessel: "P 211-1 Magna Graecia, 7th/6th cent B.C." Label typed on 3" x 5" filing card: "Greek Kylix. Greek-Magna Graecia, 7th-6th century B.C. An everyday Greek household vessel used for drinking wine. The fabric is pale earthenware and the interior and exterior are decorated with broad bands of brick red slip. Magna Graecia is the name given to the territory colonized by the Greeks in the southern part of Italy." According to David Depuma, University of Iowa, this was made in Etruscan territory in the early 6th century B.C. (Oct 2005).
3266 1978.44.21 Pelike Black with red figures. Horizontal floral band around neck of amphora except under handles. Horizontal band of concentric rectangular lines below scenes. Large floral design under each handle. Label typed on 3" x 5" filing card: "Red-figure Amphora. Greek-Magna Graecia (Apulia). This impressive large amphora is very close to the Varrese Painter. It shows a seated youth holding a phiale and a leafy spray. Facing him is a standing woman with a thyrsus and a situla. On the reverse side is a similar scene, though in this case the woman is seated on rocks and the suface is badly rubbed and pitted. The scene suggests some mystery religion connected with Dionysius." According to Richard Depuma, University of Iowa, this vase is standard apulian pottery. Most likely from a woman's grave because of the scenes depicted. (Oct 2005) 1978.44.21 (Pelike) image
3267 1978.44.22 Figure Hercules; Graeco-Roman. Statuette gray ceramic painted pink. Standing figure, bearded with prominent serrate crown. Apparently leaning lightly on club held in right hand, left hand or arm holding something else (a lion's head and skin). Hollow inside (from a mold). Wood block base with white lettered impressed label "Hercules" on brown plastic strip attached to front. 6 1/2" length of sturdy wire, repairing clay, and some original material extending above base. Two rectangular white gummed seals below base: "G-103(?) 93445, and "GH". No printed or typed label accompanying statuette. According to David Depuma, University of Iowa, this could be a forgery. There are many forgeries done on these type of figures. (Oct 2005)
3268 1978.44.23 Vase Etruscan, 6th century B. C. Black ceramic polished ware with embossed mammal design in 1' wide band around center of bowl. Widely flared base. Rectangular white gummed seal below base: "A6233, Etruria, 6th cent. B. C." No label. According to Richard Depuma, University of Iowa, this vase is most probably from Tarquinia from the decorative bands and kylix shape. It has a standard trumpet shaped foot (Oct 2005). Color: BK 1978.44.23 (Vase) image
3269 1978.44.24 Vessel Etruscan, 6th century B. C. Wide bowl with very high handle. Red half-circle of paper glued inside bowl flange near handle. Rectangular white gummed seal below base: "A6421, Etruscan, 6th cent. B. C." No label. According to Richard Depuma, University of Iowa, this vessel was made at Vulci late 5th century B.C. (Oct. 2005). Color: BK 1978.44.24 (Vessel) image
3270 1978.44.25 Vessel Etruscan, 7th- 6th century B. C. Polished ware with 2 high handles. Rectangular white gummed seal below base: "A5937, Etruscan, 7th/6th cent. B. C." No label. According to Richard Depuma, University of Iowa, this vessel 6th century B.C. Most commos shapes only have a little decoration. Incised lines with a notched coronation. This is a 2 handled kantharos. (Oct 2005) Color: BK 1978.44.25 (Vessel) image
3271 1978.44.26 Bust Roman, 1st century B.C. Terracotta bust of an elderly man on black wood base with black wood shaft penetrating hollow bust. Black base with slanted post to support bust. Rectangular white gummed seal below base: "A5889, Roman, c.1st cent. B. C." Richard Depuma, Done in the Helenistic style. 1978.44.26 (Bust) image
3272 1978.44.27 Bowl Roman, 1st to 4th centuries A.D. Outside top rim (not flared). Clear, transparent glass with greenish cast and irregular bubbles. Rounded from top to base. Base indented in center. Accompanying printed label: "Roman glass. This glass vessel is a genuine specimen of Roman glass. It was excavated from a Syrian archaelogical site and dates from the 1st to 4th centuries A.D." David Depuma, University of Iowa, questions the authenticity of this piece (Oct 2005). Color: CL
3273 1978.44.28 Figurine Pre-Columbian, seated figurine, ceramic, arms and legs missing. Mounted on varnished light wood block. Rectangular white gummed label below base. Color: GY
3274 1978.44.29 Vessel Etruscan, 6th century B.C. Black ceramic polished-ware pitcher with about 2-inch wide band of incised sub-vertical lines encircling widest part of bulbous base. Eight incised dotted triangles encircling base between this 2-inch band and the neck. Broad handle extending from this area to lip. Neck flaring toward lip. No identifying label or seal. This and the other three Etruscan pieces, numbers .023, .024, and .025, According to David Depuma, University of Iowa, this is a oinochoe (jug) that was burnished. From Cerverteri? (Oct 2005) Color: BK 1978.44.29 (Vessel) image
3275 1978.44.3 Figurine This figurine depicts a man of low social and economic standing who once would have served as a boatman in Egyptian society. These boatmen would often push small watercraft through city waterways or along the more shallow portions of the Nile River in order to transport goods or people from one place to another. Most often, this role would have been performed by either a very poor foreign laborer or slave. The arms of this piece were once broken off either by accident or deliberately. This damage occurred so long ago that it has been mended in its authentic culture. The right arm of the figure has been repainted over in the same paint as the rest of the figurine, indicating that the work was done by an indigenous artisan. The figure's left arm shows prominent cockroach damage, which would not appear in any forgeries. This indicates that the piece is indeed culturally authentic and most likely originates from either the late Middle Kingdom or New Kingdom periods of Egyptian history. In a religious sense, figurines of boatmen such as this one were often created as funerary adornments to help the deceased pass into the afterlife. This particular figurine would originally have been placed on a solar barge to deliver the deceased into the care of the Sun deity Ra, who served as the patriarch of the Ancient Egyptian religious pantheon. With this in mind, this piece can be seen as being representative of both the practical and religious values of Ancient Egyptian civilization. The bottom of the figure has been attached to a wooden base by an unknown modern owner with a combination of beeswax and heated glue. The beeswax was likely applied to prevent the glue from seeping in and damaging the authentic wood of the piece, but this is no longer recommended museum procedure for mounting objects. According to David Depuma from the University of Iowa, the prominent thick lips and facial features of the figurine indicate that it depicts a Nubian male. This suggests that the piece may originate from a time when Nubia, then known as Kush, was under the cultural or political control of the Egyptian dynasties. The figure has been inscribed on the back above its feet with the code: "CY97". The figure consists primarily of pink, white, brown, and black paint applied over a wooden construction. 1978.44.3 (Figurine) image
3276 1978.44.4 Figurine This piece is known variably as an ushabti, shabti, or shawabti figurine. These figurines were mass-produced during the New Kingdom period of Ancient Egypt in order to serve their role as funerary objects for the deceased. These figurines would often be carved in the likeness of laborers or farmers who would rise to serve the deceased as servants in the afterlife. They are typically inscribed on the back with specific spells or excerpts from the Egyptian Book of the Dead, which was believed to give them spiritual powers. This particular piece is typical of the size of many mass-produced ushabti and does feature hieroglyphic inscriptions on its back. These hieroglyphs do not, however, correspond to any segment of the Book of the Dead, indicating that they may serve as the name or title of the individual whose tomb they once occupied. Pieces such as these are incredibly common in museums due to the extraordinary amount of productions made in the New Kingdom. Because of the commonality of this kind of figurine and the damage done to the exterior, it is possible that this piece could be a forgery. XIIIth to XXVth Dynasties. The figure is mounted on a light-colored wooden base. Green fine glazed faience with irregular-shaped piece chipped from right temple area revealing white color beneath. Face flesh-colored, beard and hands white. Figure appears to be holding crook and flail in hands. Hieroglyphs impressed along entire length of back of figure. 1978.44.4 (Figurine) image
3277 1978.44.5 Bead Disc-shaped beads of various colors. Strand strung on stiff nylon (?) thread with modern brass-colored circular spring closure. Accompanying printed label: "Bright Disc Beads. These brilliantly glazed multicolored disc shaped beads are representative of the high degree of jewelry craft from the XVIII Dynasty (1570-1349 B.C.)." According to David Depuma, University of Iowa, this is a modern restringing of Egyptian beads. Some double beads have been added that would not have been on a single strand.
3278 1978.44.7 Figurine Of Isis and Horus, late dynastic period (c.1150-700 B.C.). Isis seated, holding Horus on his lap. Black wooden base plus pedestal seat. Isis wears a traditional throne-like headdress. Two rectangular white gummed seals on green felt below base: "A5872, Late Dynastic, L22-20-0" and "712". No printed label. Typed label on 3" x 5" filing card: "Isis and Horus, Egyptian, Late Dynastic Period (c. 1150-700 B. C.). Isis, the wife and sister of Osiris, suckling the infant Horus." 1978.44.7 (Figurine) image
3279 1978.44.8 Figurine A small, standing Osiris figurine, mounted on varnished light wood block. There is a white-lettered embossed label on brown platic strip on top of wooden block: "Osiris." Rectangular white gummed seal below base: "OS #2, $35." Accompanying printed label: "Osiris, King of the Gods. 1978.44.8 (Figurine) image
3280 1978.44.9 Mask The mask is carved with a painted pink face and white and black eyes. The eyebrows are also painted black. The head has been sawn off above the brow and below the chin, where it would have originally fitted into the fittings for an authentic sarcophagus. The piece is solid wood, with the back of head sawed flat. Four diagonal holes for wooden pegs have been drilled about 1/4" to 3/8" in diameter at points on the back. This mask used to be mounted on sarcophagus in Ancient Egypt as an image of the person who was entombed in the specific site. Each of the diagonal holes in the back functioned to attach the mask to the surface of the sarcophagus. This was used mainly as a funerary piece with the practice originating in Pre-Dynastic Egypt (c. 3100 BCE and earlier) and ending at the close of the Ptolemaic Period (c. 30 BCE). The quality of the mask indicates that it was most likely carved for an individual of modest social and economic standing. More famous sarcophagus "death masks" include the solid gold mask of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, which is representative of the high social and economic status that the rulers of Ancient Egypt once wielded. The wooden construction of this particular mask and the level of paint deterioration indicates that it may have been carved for a lesser priest, craftsman, or bureaucrat within the society of the New Kingdom. The subject was likely an ethnic Lower Egyptian, as outsiders oftentimes were not of high enough status to merit a sarcophagus mask. 1978.44.9 (Mask) image
3281 1978.46.0078 Cap Finely woven grass, circular shape and design, flat top, loop on top, large knot on inside center. Color: TN 1978.46.0078 (Cap) image
3282 1978.46.0099 Mat Woven grass. Brown, red, green, tan colors. Color: BR,RD,GR,TN 1978.46.0099 (Mat) image
3283 1978.46.10 Amulet Woven fibers, knotted at center.
3284 1978.46.1 Comb Silver-gray metal stick, pointed at one end for combing, hammered flat at other end for spreading unguents. Color: GY
3285 1978.46.105 Stirrup Engraved decorative designs on sides, brass loop at top for attaching to saddle with fabric looped through, hole on side for holding spear, whip or arrow, cut-out design on foot plate. 1978.46.105 (Stirrup) image
3286 1978.46.106 Shoe Open heel, natural brown leather color, decorative brown leather on toe, natural cowhide sole and heel, leather linings. a. Right. b. Left. Color: TN,BR
3287 1978.46.107 Ornament, hair Fine black cloth shaped around hard paper bowl; yellow interior, Black cloth brim. Egg shaped; black drape with opening at pint of "egg". Color: BK,YL
3288 1978.46.109 Rope Woven fibers, tied at ends. Color: YL-BR
3289 1978.46.11 Amulet Woven fiber cord, large elongated knot at center. Color: TN
3290 1978.46.12 Amulet Woven fiber cord; two knots. 1978.46.12 (Amulet) image
3291 1978.46.13 Amulet Woven fiber cord. Ends are tied together, 3/4" diameter leather covered ball suspended at center of cord, worn around wrist or ankle. Color: BK
3292 1978.46.14 Amulet Large fiber knot or ball suspended at center of cord. Color: GR,TN 1978.46.14 (Amulet) image
3293 1978.46.15 Amulet Woven fiber cord, large fiber knot suspended at center, knot at one end. Color: BR
3294 1978.46.16 Amulet Violet colored (dyed) fiber cord, 2 3/4" long x 3/8" wide piece suspended at center. 1978.46.16 (Amulet) image
3295 1978.46.17 Amulet Woven fiber cord, small knot at center, large 2 3/4" long x 1/2" wide woven piece at end, Color: TN,BK 1978.46.17 (Amulet) image
3296 1978.46.18 Amulet Woven fiber cord, oval shaped woven knot at center, fringe and loop at end, Color: TN,BK 1978.46.18 (Amulet) image
3297 1978.46.19 Bracelet Sheet brass construction, stamped floral design.
3298 1978.46.20 Bracelet Sheet brass construction, stamped locked geometric design.
3299 1978.46.2 Comb Silver-gray metal stick, pointed at one end for combing, hammered flat at other end for spreading unguents. Color: GY
3300 1978.46.21 Bracelet Sheet brass construction, stamped locked geometric design.
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