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6101 |
2003.25.6 |
Hanging |
Can be fanned out or accordioned so that the individual pieces are between two wooden covers. Has ten thin pieces of wood connected by a string through the middle. Inked, drawn designs of possibly the great Hindu epic Ramayana. Each piece of wood has a punched hole on either end of it, that originally also had a string running through it. On back of pieces of wood is written words in either Indonesian or Balinese. Writing is very small, written toward the bottom of wood. The two covers are of a thicker cut of wood and are brown speckled. Top cover has a sticker that says "This item designated for Sue Grospel (sic) by Dorothy Sweet Grant." also a thin label that says "Bali" is attached by tape alongside that label. Color: BR,TN |
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6102 |
2003.25.7 |
Sherd, pottery |
Glazed blue background with darker blue outlining a flower design. Back of pottery sherd has part of a base lip. Color on back is a light tan/red color. Slightly triangular in shape, with rough, jagged edges. Color: BL.TN |
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6103 |
2003.25.8 |
Sherd, pottery |
Looks as if it could have been a spout. Has "17482" written in black on one side. Color: TN |
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6104 |
2003.25.9 |
Sherd, pottery |
Looks as if at some point it was the mouth of a jug. Color: RD |
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6105 |
2003.26.1 |
Doll |
Male figure of stuffed fabric composition wearing a burgundy colored fez with black tassel, a tan top garment (shirt) with pink buttons, cream-colored parts, cream colored under shirt and leather shoes. Hands are in anatomical position , thumbs distal to body. Face is of different fabric than body of doll and sewn on. Eyes, nostrils and mouth have been painted on. Ears are the same fabric as body. Hair is black. Color: ML |
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6106 |
2003.26.10 |
Doll |
Female in cream colored sari with yellow border. Tan and cream patterned laundry bag on head. Blue, tan, cream patterned shirt with red border similar to shirt on 2003.26.2 and a skirt in pruple and cream pattern with a gold and red border. Crimped-on metal bracelt on left ankle, metal bracelet on each arm and two clear brown bracelets on each arm. Two necklaces of gold spherical beads around neck. One unadorned hoop earring on left ear and two unadorned hoop earrings on the right. Painted face has been stitched to the head. Black hair pulled back into a single braid in the back and tied with green and bright purple fabric on the end. Color: ML |
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6107 |
2003.26.11 |
Doll |
Dark brown (black?) fez with black tassel, green long-sleeved tunic with gold braid on edge of sleeves, on hem and four sections from front collar to hemline and four metal buttons. Cream-colored undershirt and pants. Blue shoes painted on and ears are orange. Thumbs are distal to the body. Color: ML |
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6108 |
2003.26.12 |
Doll |
Female, dressed in red sari with gold trim, a green, purple, orange and cream shirt with short sleeves and gold cuffs (fabric in shirt same as turban on 2003.26.6 and shirt on 2003.26.13). Wearing green skirt hemmed in orange and gold. Left ankle has crimped metal anklet. On each arm a gold border has been attached to the arms to resemble bracelets. Different gold/orange braid stitched to the neck and forehead. Doll has two hoop earrings, each with two springs and one red bead which match the nosering. Below the hoop earrings are one earring on each ear, with one silver spherical bead and one red cylindrical beadstrung on wire through ear. Face is painted on and ears are orange. Hair is black andpulled back into braid tied in green and purple fbric on end. On feet lines have been drawn to reselbe shoes. Pokin through the sari at the top fo doll's head is a bent piece of metal. Thumbs are distal to the body. Color: ML |
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6109 |
2003.26.13 |
Doll |
Female dressed in purple sari with gold border, cream pants, and purple, orange, green and tan shirt (same fabric as 2003.26.6, 2003.26.12). Around each ankle are silver anklets that were crimped on, and around each arm is a band of silver fabric the same as the trim on the shirt, cuffs and collar. Around the neck is another gold fabric band. Hanging from each ear is an earring made from one spherical silver bead and one cylindrical red bead threaded on wire and threaded from ears. Both ears are orange and hair is black, composed of black fabric over the head with black thread over the fabric and the black thread pulled to the back of the head into a braid tied with green fabric. Face painted on and a brass ring stitched to left nostril. Thumbs are distal to the body. Color: ML |
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6110 |
2003.26.14 |
Doll |
Male dressed in gold and black long-sleeved tunic in geometric pattern with buttons. Cream colored pants, cream-colored undershirt, four white bead necklaces, braided gold and blue cord over right shoulder and around waist. Red and yellow sword and scabbard on left hip, wrapped in gold trim. This item is tied to doll's waist by gold and blue cord around waist. Around doll's green turban with gold trim, a silver bead has been sewn into ring on red beads on doll's forehead. String of white beads has been doubled and sewn onto the forehead. On each orange ear are round gold beads which resemble earrings.Thumbs are distal to the body. Blue shoes are painted on to the doll with the right eye higher than the left. Color: ML |
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6111 |
2003.26.15 |
Doll |
Male in red ankle-length garment with gold and green trim. Around waist is purple and bold braided cord holding pink and bold (sword & scabbard) on left side. Fed fabric belt with gold trim has been wrapped around waist. Under red garment is yellow undershirt and pants (different shade of yellow). Blue shoes painted on feet. Red and gold turban and black hair on head. Metal hoop earrings on each orange ear with one red bead apiece. Face painted on. Silver bead necklace fragment rests at the back of neck. Thumbs are distal to the body. Color: ML |
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6112 |
2003.26.16 |
Doll |
Female wearing lime green sari edged in silver, brass hoop hearrings in each ear and silver earrings with green tassels hanging from each ear and a gold bead on left nostril. Black hair puulled back into a braid and wrapped in same silver trim as edging on sari. Cream colored shirt embroidered in a final pattern and bottom hem has lace. On each arm are three bracelets, two gold and one silver. Two extra metal pieces attached. Around neck are two gold necklaces of beads strung on pink thread. Another bead of the same type has been attached to the sari. Pants are bright pink with gold trim around the ankles and doll has a silver ankle bracelet crimped on left ankle. Cream-colored veil is two inches longer than the doll itself when worn. Face painted then sewn onto doll. Ears are tan. Color: ML |
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6113 |
2003.26.17 |
Doll |
Male doll dressed in brown one-piece clothing. Top has 3/4 length sleeves and collar. Bottom is 3/4 length of leg. Encircling waist is brown leather belt holding purple and gold object onto left side of doll's waist. Doll has red fabric around the neck and a green turban. Face has been painted on, and it has orange ears and black hair. Shoes have been painted in blue onto the doll's feet. Both thumbs are distal to the doll;'s body and a tag has been pinned to the front of the doll. Doll arrived at the museum packaged with 2003.26.16 - 18. Color: ML |
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6114 |
2003.26.18 |
Doll |
Female dressed in red and cream with yellow fabric around collar extending to waist. On the doll's head is plaid fabric in red, navy blue, yellow and white, tied at the back of the head. On the right side of the head is a metal circle sewn on. Face is stitched on in black, white and red. Eyes have black and white diamond shapes to resemble pupils. Hands are one piece with stitched patterns resembling fingers. Under the doll's dress is a cream-colored slip hemmed in lace. Color: ML |
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6115 |
2003.26.19 |
Blouse |
Keyhole detail on back of collar with a metal snap holding the collar together. Covering this snap is a button covered in same pink fabric as blouse itself. Around the front of the collar is a strip of fabric 7 1/2'' long that has been sewn in a ruffed pattern. On each end of the fabric strip is a bow. Below the fabric strip in center of shirt below collar are two fabric covered buttons. All of the buttons, bows and other details have been made of the same fbric as the blouse. On each sleeve cuff is a set of metal snapsl Fabric of this shirt is relatively thin and shiny. Color: PK |
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6116 |
2003.26.2 |
Doll |
Male figure wearing brown, white and blue turban, black hair painted face sewn onto body, tan ears, blue, tan, cream and red shirt. Orange string necklace with brass beads and a square brass decoration. Cream colored pants with a green and orange border, a brown fabric sack with a leather handle and a silver bracelet on right hand. Thumbs are distal to the body. Color: ML |
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6117 |
2003.26.20 |
Skirt |
Shiny fabric with white drawstring. Hem has been adjusted to be shorter. Color: PK Object was listed as being in CS T 14 but was not located in that location |
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6118 |
2003.26.3 |
Doll |
male figure with cream turban, cream shirt, cream parts with a black and brown patterned edge. Black hair, tan sewn-0on face with red, white and black painted on features. Small tan ears, cream bag on back, and hands distal to body. Color: ML |
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6119 |
2003.26.4 |
Doll |
male figure dressed in brown shirt with brass buttons and a belt and brown turban. Leather bag with shoulder strap and blue painted-on shoes. Face has been painted on and ears have been created from the same fabric as the body. Color: ML |
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6120 |
2003.26.5 |
Doll |
Female figure wearing white tunic (Shirt) with gold and yellow braid across the bottom and both the sides up to the top of each slit ( 1 1/4'' each). Two and one half inches of doubled braid extending down the front of the shirt, collar to waist. On top of the tunic is a black vest edted in the same braid as the shirt. Black pants with same braid at the hem of both legs. Red head covering extends 4 3/4'' below head. Fabric of head covering is edged in silver and white. Painted-on face and two pairs of earrings extending from two orange ears. One earring in each ear is a brass hoop with a red bead, mtching the doll's nose ring. The other earrings have one red cylinder and one silver bead each, which match the necklace. On the doll's right ankle is a silver bracelet that has been crimped on. Both thumbs are distal to the body. Black hair under head covering pulled into black braid down back and tied with red fabric. Color: ML |
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6121 |
2003.26.6 |
Doll |
Male doll wearing turban of fabric printed in purple, tan, orange and green on top of black hair. Brown beard and face painted on the head, which also has orange ears attanced. Doll wears a blue and cream striped tunic with long sleeves and cuffs and cream-colored pants with blue painted-on shoes. Both thumbs are distal to the body. Blue cord twisted over right shoulder and around waist to hold 3-piece metal dagger on left side of waist. Color: ML |
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6122 |
2003.26.7 |
Doll |
Male doll wearing dark blue one-piece clothing with long sleeves and short pants, leather belt and gold/purple sword on left side. Blue shoes painted on, as is the face. On top of the black hair is a yellow hat with bright blue chin strap. Color: ML |
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6123 |
2003.26.8 |
Doll |
Female with yellow ari with gold and white trim on border. Dress underneath sari is two-piece. Top is short-sleeved and patterned in cream, green, pink and edged in gold. Skirt patterned in blue, purple, red and white. Skirt has a gold border. Red fabric was added to the bottom. On both ankles several anklets are crimped on. Both arms have a gold braid similar to edging on dlothes, sewn on to resemble bracelets. Around the neck and forehead a different gold braid has been attached. Painted-on face and large hoop nosering in left side of nose. Nosering has a red bead and a gold spring. Earrings on each ear that resemble the nosering. Below the large hoop earrings are earrings composed of one silver spherical bead and one red cylindrical bead strung on to wire and attached to ear. Doll's ears are orange. Hair is black and pulled back into a braid on the back of the head that is tied to two pieces of fabric on end. One of the pieces of fabric is yellow and red while theother is a pinkish orange. Thumbs are distal to the body. Color: ML |
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6124 |
2003.26.9 |
Doll |
Male dressed in yellow tuni and hat, cream undershirt, white fabric wrapped around legs. Four silver beads sewn to the yellow tunic to represent buttons. Tunic has a collar and long sleeves. Painted-on face, black hair and orange ears. Thumbs are distal to the body. Left arm is raised. Shoes have been painted on to the feet. Color: ML |
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6125 |
2004.18.1 |
Cloth, tapa |
Attached to wooden cylinders so that cloth can be rolled and unfurled easily. White cotton backing. Design is geometric shapes split into lines that vary in color from brown to black printing. Background is cream-colored. Color: BR,BL,CR,WH |
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6126 |
2004.18.2 |
Fabric |
Dark blue background with cream colored motifs in a batik design all over. Thre borders have a predominantly cream-colored trim that contrasts with the interior design. Cream-colored muslin attanced at top. Backing appears to be cotton. Color: BL,CR |
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6127 |
2004.18.3 |
Vase |
Cloisonne vase. Light blue background with small gold motifs covering it. A dragon's tail starts 2'' from the top, and wraps around the neck to the very bottom of the bowl, which has its face painted on it. Top has gold band, with a geometric pattern under it. |
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6128 |
2004.18.4 |
Figurine, animal |
Hand carved figure of water buffalo.l Nostrils carved out, eyes bulbous. Horns have flat front with longitudinal lines carved in them. Ears behind horns. At the back, tail is carved out of right rear leg and cruves up the animal's back. Color: BR |
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6129 |
2004.21.1 |
Instrument, Religious |
Mok Tok, or "Wooden Fish", used by Mahayana Buddhist monks. A. bell shaped temple block with B. striker, connected by brown woven rope. Text "光德" burned ito side of bell.
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6130 |
2004.25.0004 |
Jar |
Pottery figurine. Seated man playing a flute. Geometric designs on head. Covering etched in a tan color. Also etched design on man's sleeve in the shape of pyramids. Eyes and eyebrows also etched on. Handle/spout on back of figurine. Pottery finish is dark and glossy. Color: BR,TN |
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6131 |
2004.25.0005 |
Figurine, animal |
In shape of bull. Has etching designs on head, chest, and back in sprials on body. Chest has an etching in an apron-like pattern, with smaller curlicues and crisscross pattern contained in the apron. Bull's forehead has three leaf shapes etched on it. Base of left foot is open. Ears have holes. Color: BR,TN |
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6132 |
2004.25.0006 |
Jar |
Stirrup-spouted vessel. Male figure attached to side. Fighure has a headdress with a feather decoration. Face tilted upward with mouth open. Hands are holding something in both hands, next to its chest. Figure stands on base of vessel. Handle shaped like a stirrup. 1/2 way down, spout is a bird head and tail. Color: BR |
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6133 |
2004.25.0007 |
Jar |
Small, with etching of a seated man with a headdress seen on both sides. Wide lip. Color: BR |
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6134 |
2004.25.0008 |
Goblet |
In shape of cup with wide lip, tapering into a smaller base. Where base and cup meet there is a wide, raised band. Has symbols painted in red. Color: RD,TN |
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6135 |
2004.25.0009 |
Figurine |
Painted. Musician with headdress made of eight feathers (white, yellow & red). One hand holds a panpipe to his lips. Other hand holding a cylindrical-shaped object, perhaps used to beat the drum that is attached to his other side. Figure is wearing a cape, along with a vest decorated with painted stripes and snake-shaped lines. Under vest, figure has black leggings and a shirt painted on. Figure stands on a square-shaped base. Dressed for a festival parade of Inti Raymi. Color: RD,YL,B K,WH |
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6136 |
2004.25.0018 |
Jug |
Small handle attached to lip. Jug oval-shaped. Has painted band, 1 1/2'' wide, around top. Has a beginning of a painted design, which consists of four small pinkish stripes located directly underneath the handle, toward the bottom. Color: TN,BR,YL |
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6137 |
2004.25.0022 |
Basket, gathering |
Woven basket with two reed frames bent into a circular shape. Smaller strips of reed woven to make up the outisde and sides of the basket and to connect the two reed frames. Weave is large. Opening of basket has two slender reeds, 6'' apart, that hold the basket open. Wire re-inforces the area where the reed strips are attached to the frame. Color: TN |
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6138 |
2004.25.0023 |
Basket, gathering |
Woven basket with two reed frames bent into a circular shape. Smaller strips of reed woven to make up the outisde and sides of the basket and to connect the two reed frames. Weave is large. Opening of basket has two slender reeds, 6'' apart, that hold the basket open. Wire re-inforces the area where the reed strips are attached to the frame. Color: TN |
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6139 |
2004.25.10 |
Statue |
In shape of a man. Has large square eyes, and a rectangular shaped nose and mouth. Has carvings on body of shapes and an interlocking chain design. Man is seated, with hands resting on the base, which appear to be either his feet or a chair. Statue has a head covering, also shaped like a square. Top of head covering has etching of circles and the interlocking chain design. On bottom are the words "Recuerdo de Bolivia" and "Tiahuanaco, Sud America." Color: BK |
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6140 |
2004.25.1 |
Belt |
Striped and woven. Ends are narrower than the body, and braided. Fourteen bands of stripes: red, purple, pink and green. In center is a wider stripe with an arrow design of green, cream, and orange. From the Quechua culture, known for their skill in pottery and textiles. |
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6141 |
2004.25.11 |
Cup, dice |
Llama leather. Embossed designs covering the cup. Designs include scallops, X's and straight lines. Seam down side and on bottom. Color: BR |
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6142 |
2004.25.12 |
Bric-a-brac |
Two; (a) and (b): Miniature sandals made of old tires. Sandals, if worn, would be held on by straps. Soles are thick, with miniature lacing around them. Color: BK,GY |
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6143 |
2004.25.13 |
Knife |
Bronze. Handle in the form of a male figurine with a headdress called a "Chimu Lord." Chumi Lord stands on top of actual knife tip, which is wedge-shaped. Back of knife has etchings, consistent with front. Knife blade has carving which appears to be a dancing figure. Color: BZ |
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6144 |
2004.25.14 |
Flute, pan |
Small pan flute with six hollow wood pipes in varying lengths from shortest to tallest. One end is hollow, while the other is plugged. Reed pieces held together by thin reed in strips, string, and glue. Sikuri is an Aymaran performance of unique rhythms that uses a large group of different sizes of pan flutes, these rhythms have shaped modern music in Peru. The melodies can have dances and the moves are part of the cultural heritage. |
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6145 |
2004.25.15 |
Flute, Pan |
Small pan flute made of five hollow reeds in graduated sizes, bound together by reed strips, string, and glue. One end of reeds is not open. Sikuri is an Aymaran performance of unique rhythms that uses a large group of different sizes of pan flutes, these rhythms have shaped modern music in Peru. The melodies can have dances and the moves are part of the cultural heritage. |
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6146 |
2004.25.16 |
Maize |
Small, burlap sack reads "Maize" in black across the front. End sewn shut. Inside holds Andean corn. Burlap has larger weave, so corn can be seen inside. Maize is a large food staple in South America. |
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6147 |
2004.25.17 |
Talisman |
Ankle bone of a llama. Carved similar to human figure statues at Tiahuanaco, with indentation for neck, square eye sockets and arms at sides and hands on belly. Carving lines are precise. "TIAHUANOCO" is written on the back in black marker. Bone is worn smooth at the joint and rough, showing marrow at the base. An image of an idol resembling Ponce Stela from the Tiwanaku temple Kalasasaya. Carved into the ankle bone of a llama. Llamas held a high importance among the Tiwanaku culture as they were essential for transportation of goods and food. Originally an egalitarian empire, stratification of classes started with the seizing of llama herds for control over the food supply. |
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6148 |
2004.25.19 |
Model, canoe |
Small scale. Canoe-shaped. Made of reeds bound together by twine made of smaller reeds. Two reeds placed on opposite sides of each other toward middle of the boat form the mast. Sail is attached to them at the top. Sail made by vertical reeds held together by string that runs through either side of the mast. |
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6149 |
2004.25.20 |
Diorama, miniature |
Model of a homestead. Two buildings, two people and two cows. Surrounded by a wall made of small balls of clay. Color: RD,WH |
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6150 |
2004.25.2 |
Belt |
Woven, striped. Has wider central stripe of a geometric design, in blue and pink. One end of belt is smaller, and braided. Along with middle striped, has eight narrower stripes, from the edge onward. Hand-dyed. Lake Titicaca, Cuzco. From the Quechua culture, known for their skill in pottery and textiles. |
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6151 |
2004.25.21 |
Diorama, miniature |
Model of a homestead. One building, four animals (some llama and sheep), one person, and three plants/trees. Surrounded by a wall made of clay balls stuck together. Color: RD,WH |
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6152 |
2004.25.3 |
Potato, freeze-dried |
Ten small, freeze dried poratoes, all around the same size. Skin shriveled and cracked. The Ayamaran call these "Chuño". They take five days to make using a specific front-resistant potato species. The potatoes would be left out overnight in the Andes Mountains and because the temperatures are so intense it helps dry them out. During the day they are left in intense sunlight and trampled by foot to eliminate whatever water is left. The skin is removed and finally the potatoes are frozen for two more nights. The name "Chuño" translates to "frozen potato" or "wrinkled". These potatoes can last years because of the drying process and can be used in many different dishes from desserts to made in flour. |
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6153 |
2004.26.1 |
Coin |
Cast brass. Round with square punched out of middle. Markings very worn. From Chinese empire. Coin dates from 1875-1908. Edges chipped, Faces worn. Emperor's reign: Hung-Hsien (Yuan shih Kai) 12/15/1915 - 3/21/1961. Color: BR |
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6154 |
2004.26.2 |
Coin |
Cast brass round coing with hollow square punched out of center. Used in Chinese empire. Made from 1909-1911. Emperor: Hsuan-t'ung. Color: BR |
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6155 |
2004.26.3 |
Coin |
Cast brass round coin with hollow square punched out of center. Used in Chinese empire. Made from 1875-1908. Emperor: Kuang-hsu. Obverse type B WORLD COINS, KRAUSE & Mushler, page 126. Color: BR |
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6156 |
2004.26.4 |
Fabric |
Brocade. Background red with paisley-type design repeated on it. Outline of paisley shape is yellow, green, red and black. In the center of each are four small white flowers. Four paisley shapes across width, ten down length. Metallic luster. Reference: Shahandeh, Bahman. "Persian Brocades-a dying Industry." Oct. 28, 1964. Color: ML |
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6157 |
2004.26.6 |
pot |
Dark tan terra cotta, with handle. Handle is small, about one inch. Around middle is a 1/4'' band of dark brown with vertical slash marks as detail. Under that band are two more dark bands, but much narrower. Uneven bottom. |
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6158 |
2004.8.1 |
Puppet |
Indian shadow puppet depicting the Ravana, the ten-headed, twenty-handed demon king who served as the primary antagonist in the Hindu epic the Ramayana. The figure is made of a very thin, translucent animal hide (most likely water buffalo) which has been dyed and painted to represent a ten-headed man with vivid red skin (this figure, like most puppets of Ravana, only has two arms, this is done in order to keep the puppeteering manageable). The puppet's outfit is a simple black dress or robe with pink, red, and white trim, a decorative scarf with pink, white, and black patterns, and simple red and black boots. There is a single stick running through the middle of the figure which is attached by small loops of thread; this was used to hold and angle the character during shows, the figure is also given limited movement through articulation at the shoulders, elbows, and knees (an uncommon pattern for Indian shadow puppets, there is no common tradition that uses articulated knees that does not also include articulated wrists) also done using thread. Character is about a foot tall, this is notable because most Indian puppets are much larger than this, with 2-4 feet tall being standard.
There are several distinct styles of shadow puppetry in India, each with distinct traditions and aesthetics that reflect the regional culture they originate from. From these traditions, there can also be less common variations or even a blending where two or more traditions overlap, this can make it very difficult to distinguish with 100% certainty where a puppet originates from without a detailed provenance. As such, it is uncertain which regional tradition or variant this puppet came from as there are some aspects of its design that do not match any of the primary varieties. The unusual height and uncommon pattern of articulation effectively eliminate all standard styles from common traditions, although based on the artistic design and materials it is most likely closely related to either of the Togalu gombeyaata or Tolu bommalatam traditions, it is most likely one of three possibilities: 1)made by someone in a culturally blended area that was not involved with any traditional troupes 2) it was made by someone who is just learning or who doesn't have access to as many materials, or 3) it may be a variant used for a specific scene in a show as this is a fairly common practice. While there is a chance this was made to sell to tourists or give to children, this is unlikely as it is made using a deeply traditional and often expensive technique while most of those made for tourists and children are made with other, cheaper materials such as paper or even plastics. |
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6159 |
2004.8.2 |
Puppet |
Indian shadow puppet depicting the Hindu monkey god Hanuman, likely would have been used in performances of the Ramayana. Figure is made of paper-thin, transparent animal hide (likely water buffalo) that has been dyed and painted. The head, hands, and feet resemble that of a monkey and the body is black with red and white details. The body also has a perforated design. "Hanuman" is written on a round name tag and attached to the neck of the puppet. Hanuman is wearing red, pink, and white patterned necklaces and shorts. A plain wooden rod runs down the center of the puppet and is attached using threat. Figure is articulated at the shoulders, elbows, and knees (this is an unusual pattern as Indian shadow puppets are generally not articulated in the knee and any that are are typically also articulated at the wrist). Character is about a foot tall, this is notable because most Indian puppets are much larger than this, with 2-4 feet tall being standard.
There are several distinct styles of shadow puppetry in India, each with distinct traditions and aesthetics that reflect the regional culture they originate from. From these traditions, there can also be less common variations or even a blending where two or more traditions overlap, this can make it very difficult to distinguish with 100% certainty where a puppet originates from without a detailed provenance. As such, it is uncertain which regional tradition or variant this puppet came from as there are some aspects of its design that do not match any of the primary varieties. The unusual height and uncommon pattern of articulation effectively eliminate all standard styles from common traditions, although based on the artistic design and materials it is most likely closely related to either of the Togalu gombeyaata or Tolu bommalatam traditions, it is most likely one of three possibilities: 1)made by someone in a culturally blended area that was not involved with any traditional troupes 2) it was made by someone who is just learning or who doesn't have access to as many materials, or 3) it may be a variant used for a specific scene in a show as this is a fairly common practice. While there is a chance this was made to sell to tourists or give to children, this is unlikely as it is made using a deeply traditional and often expensive technique while most of those made for tourists and children are made with other, cheaper materials such as paper or even plastics. |
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6160 |
2004.8.3 |
Puppet |
Javanese hand puppet of a male figure. Face is flesh toned with green, yellow, blue, and red facial markings, face also has a black unibrow, black liner around the eyes, and a black mustache. Carved features (mouth, teeth, eyes, nose, brow, ears). No synthetic hair. Wearing orange robe trimmed in white fur with green staining (likely due to pigment transfer), tan and green embroidery, and dark brown tassels. Combination of hand and machine stitching. Robe rust with green trim around sleeves. Back of robe has green trim around waist. Trim around color as well. Carved hands. Feet, legs stuffed with material. Feet wooden. Face lacquered. Puppet is on black wooden stand and platform.
This style of puppet is the result of cultural mixing between Java and China. |
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6161 |
2004.8.4 |
Puppet, Glove |
Male figure puppet with stand. Head carved. Features painted. Top of head painted red with yellow and green. Cheeks and nose painted green and yellow. Mouth carved to show two teeth, painted red. Robe orange colored. Green fringe trim. Fur trim at bottom of robe. Green applique decorations. Sequins applied in designs. Sequins purplish. Waist cream colored train. Cream colored trim also around edges. Face not lacquered. Stand black wood. Applique threading around hem of rome in cream color. Legs of blue material. Wooden painted feet, carved. Stitching is by machine. Handmade. |
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6162 |
2004.8.5 |
Puppet |
Javanese shadow puppet, part of the wayang kulit tradition, made from thin pieces of animal hide, most likely water buffalo as that is the traditional material, with wooden sticks used for movement, and two different kinds of thread made of currently unknown material. Figure is an exaggerated humanoid with black skin, a long narrow nose, one long arm, and elaborate and colorful ornamentation that resembles flowers. The central figure of the puppet is held by one long, black stick which is curved in several places to follow the curves of the body and extends several inches past the bottom of the figure, this stick has one large notched ring followed by three smaller ones near the bottom of the figure and tapers to become more narrow at the top; it is attached to the figure with tan thread at five points along the body. One arm is missing having come unattached at the shoulder, the remaining arm is long enough to extend nearly to the bottom of the figure and has another, much smaller black stick which is attached at the hand with one piece of tan thread. The arm itself can be moved at two joints, one at the shoulder and elbow, each held together using black thread which has been tied into knots to allow movement without coming apart easily. The ornamentation includes what appears to be some kind of crown, a top consisting of ornamental cords leaving the chest mostly bare, and a bottom that looks like a long skirt with an upward curl, there is also ornamental jewelry around the ankles, upper arm, and wrist of the figure. The primary colors used in the ornamentation are blue, red, and gold with a few touches of green, the gold paint used has a metallic sheen. There are several small perforations in the leather in strategic areas that allow the character to show up more effectively in shows where the audience would only be able to see the black outline of the figure through a screen.
The exact character represented is currently unknown as it appears to be a less often used figure based on current research, however, due to the very precise traditions of wayang kulit, there are some key aspects of the character that can be deduced. The character is likely male based on the shape of the skirt being worn, the lack of a structured top, the ornate crown without any visible hair. The ornateness and shapes of the outfit being worn by the figure also denote that this character was likely one of wealth or power as lower-status characters were often plain in appearance. Finally, the long and narrow nose, slanted eyes, gold colors, narrow body, and closeness of the feet in the stance denote that this character is likely refined in temperament and "good" in alignment and the downturned gaze reflects a humble demenor. |
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6163 |
2004.8.6 |
Puppet |
Large Javanese shadow puppet used for the practice of wayang kulit (shadow theater), the puppet is made of animal hide and depicts a male figure, approximately 2 feet tall (counting central control stick), and has two long articulated arms. There are three sticks attached to the puppet which can be used to manipulate it, the center stick is curved to match the form of the body and is attached at four points long the figure using tan thread with the exception of the bottommost connection which appears to have been redone at a later date using a different and more waxy material, this stick has a small ornamentation just below the foot and comes to a slight point at the end, the two used to manipulate the arms are smaller and simpler than the central stick and attached to the wrists with one wrist (the one on the side the figure is facing) using a small piece of tan string and the other using what appears to be the same material as the lowest attachment on the body but on the wrist it has been covered in a gold paint which does not match the level of wear present on the rest of the figure. The figure itself has exaggerated facial and features (long pointed nose, high flat forehead, thin torso, and long arms), gold-painted skin with a black-painted face, and ornate clothing and ornamentation (including a crown, jewelry around the ankles, wrists, and upper arms, and elegant curled skirt with triangular ornamental cord) which have been painted blue, white, red, and gold, however much of this pigment appears to have worn away and/or melded together. There are several small perforations covering the figure, these serve the double purpose of being ornamental and allowing light to shine through the figure to better depict the character.
This figure most likely depicts the character of Rama, a reincarnation of Vishnu, the Hindu god of creation, who is venerated as an important deity for many Hindus, he is also the principal character in the Hindu epic the Ramayana which is a popular text to take stories from in wayang traditions. While there is a chance that this may not be Rama, wayang characters generally have a very specific set of characteristics that denote general personality traits and even more specific and subtle traits that distinguish between particular characters and this particular puppet matches up with many of the key characteristics present in other wayang depictions of Rama. The clothing, jewelry, colors, and shapes used all line up with those found on other depictions of Rama, but most importantly the crown (which consists of a high dome with several small overlapping points coming off of the side facing the front of his face and three large, petal-like pieces coming off down the figures back) is very similar to other depictions of the character, crowns and other head adornments are often the most consistent and recognizable way to differentiate between similar characters so this consistency is a good sign that this figure is indeed Rama. |
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6164 |
2004.8.7 |
Pot |
Brown with male figure on front, seated with legs crossed, holding its penis in left hand. Right hand on face. Back of pot has upraised patterns with a red symbol in center back. Color: BR |
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6165 |
2004.8.8 |
Puppet |
Glass bottle base, detachable body rod, detachable head, two arm rods connected at hands, and a dress covering a wooden torso. Base made of a lidless 750mL Tortilla Tequila bottle that has been painted white except on the bottom and screwing areas which have been left plain. Wooden body rod inserted into bottle. Body rod carved in such a way that it can not fall into the bottle. The thinner, remaining end of the body rod is inserted into the wooden torso. Body shape of torso defines it as female, and is adorned with a full length dress. Arms connected to the torso with string that provides a movable shoulder joint. Elbow also created in a similar fashion. Holes have been drilled into the center of both hands which provide an attachment place for the rods. Rods used for arm movement via a string connection. Hole in the base of the head connects to the puppet via the central body rod. Face painted red, hat/hair black with white accents. Neck and teeth are gold. Head is most likely male, evidenced by mustache. |
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6166 |
2005.2.0013 |
Drum |
Barrel drum that has a circular, round base that is wider than the body of the drum. One side of the drum has a handle that is designed to be a curved snake/reptile figure that has etchings on its body as decoration, The other side of the drum also has a handle, but it is a leather top that is attached to two triangular raised reliefs at opposing sides. Drumhead is a stretched animal skin that is attached to drum with wooden pegs. Carvings cover the drum, some in a triangular pattern, others in a circular pattern. |
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6167 |
2005.2.0016 |
Point, Projectile |
Hand-worked arrowhead. Color: BK |
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6168 |
2005.2.0022 |
Scraper |
Brownish-orange with point on one end and rounded on the other. Ridge in the center of each side bevels out to a sharp edge. Color: OR,WH |
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6169 |
2005.2.1 |
Puppet |
Male figure. Head painted white with black face paint outlining the forehead, nose and mouth. Lips are red. 2'' long pieces of yarn/string are attached to the chin at both sides of the face and above the mouth. Meant to be facial hair. Puppet wears a hat with decoration around the brim. Also has flowers attached, and a gold symbol. Hands are plaster, while feet are wooden material. Puppet wears a blue robe with a yellow and orange border. Border has a large silver disc embroidered onto it. Color: BL,OR,YL,WH,PK, |
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6170 |
2005.2.10 |
Instrument |
Five-stringed instrument called a Biwa. Long neck with five tuning pegs, two on the right side and three on the left. Neck attaches to a pear-shaped body. Base has two ivory inlays, shaped like half-moons, located four inches from the bottom of the neck, one on either side of the strings. Wooden bridge also has ivory inlay, where the strings attach to it. Two strings are missing. Biwa appears to be made of the same type of wood. However, the wooden bridge might be a different type, as its darker in color. |
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6171 |
2005.2.12 |
Figurine |
Small owl made from clay. Owl's features etched into the clay. Shape of owl is squarish. Color: BL |
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6172 |
2005.2.14 |
Concertina |
Small concertina accordion in a pentagonal shape. Has wooden body and cardboard bellow. Two legs and red leather handle straps. Body wooden with a reddish brown finish. Leather straps with snaps hold the concertina shut on either side. One one side is printed "MADE IN ITALY." Color: BR,WH,RD |
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6173 |
2005.2.15 |
Jar |
Large circular pottery water jar. Middle bulges out, then tapers to a narrow base. Vessel originally had a tip, but it is broken off into 6 pieces (b - g). Three thick etched lines circle the middle of the vessel, in between the lines is etched scalloped slash marks. Two of the same decorative lines are found at the bottom of the base as well. There is also a decorative line encircling the lip of the vessel and eight vertical lines with 3 semi-circular patterns on either side of each line. Color: TN,BR |
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6174 |
2005.2.17 |
Figurine |
Small crude stone carving of a face. Nose, eyes, and lips are prominent. Face square-shaped. To lerft of face is an undistiguishable carved design. Back of carving smooth and slightly curved inward. Color: GY |
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6175 |
2005.2.18 |
Figurine |
Small crude stone carving remnant. Design that is left shows a face, possibly masculine, with almond-shaped eyes and a prominent mouth. Nose has been broken off. Geometric design once encircled the face, but only a portion of it is left, to the left of the face. Color: GY |
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6176 |
2005.2.19 |
Figurine, animal |
Clay modeling of a snake head. Inside of snake neck is broken. Snake's feathers are etched into the clay. Color: GY |
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6177 |
2005.2.2 |
Puppet |
Policeman string puppet. Face is wooden ball with moveable lower jaw. Plastic arms, hands and legs. Joints of arms are a metal link, while leg joints are joined with string. Face is painted with blue eyes and drawn moustache and lips. Hair black felt, with blue felt policmean's cap on top of head. Policeman's uniform dark navy blue. Five different colored control strings attached to the wooden puppet control. On top of wooden control is printed "PELHAM PUPPETS/ MADE IN ENGLAND." Color: ML |
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6178 |
2005.2.20 |
Figurine, animal |
Small figurine molded from clay into a face without a body. Facial features are large and rounded. Appears to be wearing a hat or head covering. Also shows the fiture with a necklace or collar decoration. Color: GY |
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6179 |
2005.2.21 |
Point, projectile |
Small chert point with tapered barbs, and a wide, rounded base. Color: TN,WH |
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6180 |
2005.2.23 |
Figurine |
Heavy clay statue of a sitting man sitting cross-legged with his arms and hands resting on his knees. Overall features are not overly defined, except for a prominent nose. Figure has a cone-shaped head, indicative of head shaping possibly. Surface of statue is scratched and worn in areas. Grey, Black |
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6181 |
2005.2.24 |
Tapestry |
Rectangular. Features embroidery on silk, and has 1'' borders of contrasting floral design. Embroidery depicts an old bearded man believed to be S. Chinese god, Shou--Hsing. He is holding a staff in one hand and a round object, possibly a peach, in his left hand. Old man's robe is multicolored, with different embroidery styles. Background is a dark blue fabri silk. Back of wall hanging has a plain cotton fabric. "Made in China" stamped on it. Color: BL,BK,OR |
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6182 |
2005.2.25 |
Pouch |
Small leather pouch that expands with a design similar to an accordon bellows. Leather string can expand or restrict the size of the pouch. White leather detail trims the pouch's sides and bottom Color: BR,WH |
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6183 |
2005.2.26 |
Basket |
Woven shallow basket in circular shape. Rim decorated with small cowrie shells. Design has 3 stripes of yelllow-dyed straw grass varied with plain tan straw. In center is a 5-petaled flower. Color: TN,YL,PK |
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6184 |
2005.2.3 |
Puppet |
Carved wooden female puppet. Arms jointed at the elbow, and attached with string to the torso. Skin of puppet painted yellow. Facial features painted in red, black and white. Nose and ears carved on. Hair painted on. White dots painted on to the hair, to suggest a headdress. Torso has no cloth covering. Paint used instead to mimic the design of the clothing. Puppet has red bodice decorated with white circles, and black stripes on the sleeves. Pink cloth skirt attached to the torso. Silver trim at the hem. Color: RD,YL, PK,BK |
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6185 |
2005.2.4 |
Puppet |
String puppet. Face, headdress, hands and feet made of painted clay material . Body is a burlap square containing a stuffing material. Legs also cut out from burlap, with feet sewn onto them. Headdress painted green with silver decoration. Puppet clothed in a silky tunic that has flowers painted around the hem. Tunic has a pink collar. Five black marionette strings attached to the puppet control. Color: WH,GR,BL,RD |
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6186 |
2005.2.5 |
Puppet |
Reversible puppet. One head is female, and the skirt can be flipped over her head to reveal a male figure. Puppet made of wood with painted features. Female figure is wearing a pink sheer head veil that is nailed to her head. Pearl earrings are attached to her ears. Also, a pearl is attached to her forehead as decoration. A red dot is also painted on her forehead. Her hands have a red henna design. She's wearing a floral jacket with a long pink skirt that has gold trim. Skirt reverses to reveal make figure with a carved wooden green hat. He also has pearl earrings. He has a painted moustache and beard. Hands also have red henna design. Figure wearing an orange patterned floral jacket. Shares same pink skirt with the female figure. Color: PK,YL,GR,BR |
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6187 |
2005.2.6 |
Puppet |
Male string puppet's body stuffed cloth built around a wooden base. No legs. Head wood. Facial features carved and painted on, including a hat, beard and ears. Puppet wearing a long cloth skirt. Beard, moustache and hair painted black. Hat painted yellow, green, red and silver, in geometric patterns. Color: YL,BK,CR,RD |
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6188 |
2005.2.7 |
Puppet |
Two-faced carved wooden puppet. One of the faces is female. She has painted features with a red dot between her eyes. Also has a carved headdress painted green with red and black dots. Cloth of torso is red, purple and yellow floral pattern. Puppet's skirts are of a green, orange, purple and cream striped pattern. Male's face also has carved and painted features with a green headdress that might be a crown. Painted and carved beard. Male side of puppet has a black sword attached to the left hand with a stuffed cloth shield attached to the right hand. Both the male and female sides are carved out of the same piece of wood. Puppet has broken black strings attached to its hands and head. Color: ML |
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6189 |
2005.2.8 |
Instrument |
Chinese "moon" guitar with four strings. Short neck with four wooden keys, 2 on each side. Neck connects to a round "pot" decorated with darker wooden carvings located on either side of the strings toward the neck. Soud board is snakeskin. Two different types of wood used, one dark and the other light in color. An ancient instrument that is used in the Chinese theatre, such as in K'un-chiang, Ern-huan |
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6190 |
2005.6.1 |
Ship, Model |
Four parts: a. Scale model of a sailing Micronesian boat. Has three sails, the largest positioned in the middle. Rigging is string attached to the sails and boat by wire hooks and through holes bored into the support beams of the sails. Model has three decks at different levels. Carved ladder connects the upper level decks. Rails surround the lowest deck. A small metal anchor hangs off the back end of the boat, while the opposite side a small launch is strung off the side by wire. Decorative carvings of flowers or pin-wheel shapes adorn sides of boat. b. Wooden plank. c. Wooden sail, also with carvings. d. Wooden stand. Color: TN,WH |
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6191 |
2005.8.10 |
Basket |
Basket with handle carved out of a coconut shell. Outside has been polished to a reddish brown color with incised designs. Two carved crocodiles wrap around the sides of the basket. Geometric shapes also incised into the whole basket. Color: BR,CR |
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6192 |
2005.8.1 |
Bag |
Open-weave with woven handle. Design is a zig-zag geometric pattern in different bands of color, red, purple, green, tan and navy blue. Colors are vibrant. Dyes used came from betel juice and seet potatoes. Color: RD,PR,TN,GR |
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6193 |
2005.8.11 |
Comb |
Small, for combing hair. Shape is oblong with 12 long tines. Very plain in appearance, with a faint carving of the word "Kono" on the handle. Color: TN |
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6194 |
2005.8.12 |
Comb |
Oblong, with 18 tines. Handle is triangular shaped, with a triangle pattern etched in red, yellow, blue as a design. Below the triangle design is a scallloped etching, and two rows of small triangle shaped notches. Color: TN,RD,YL,BL |
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6195 |
2005.8.13 |
Pipe |
Large. Made of bamboo. Cylinder design with a round inhalation hole located 7 1/2'' from the open base. Geometric etchings covering the outside. Pipe is full with some sort of tobacco. Color: TN,BR |
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6196 |
2005.8.14 |
Pipe |
Two: (a) and (b): (a) is bamboo that is hollow on one end,with hemp/tobacco stuffed into it. Body of pipe is inlaid with different wood shaped into designs such as flowers and other geometric designs. (b) Small bamboo cylinder mouthpiece of pipe detaches and is located 12'' from the opening. Color: TN |
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6197 |
2005.8.15 |
Pipe |
Two: (a) and (b): (a) is large with etched designs such as flowers and geometric shpes that encircle the pipe. Insulation hole 11'' from the opening. Filled with some sort of tobacco. (b) Small bamboo cylinder with mouthpiece that fits into the inhalation hole. Color: TN,BR |
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6198 |
2005.8.16 |
Pipe |
Small, cylinder-shaped, with one end open, the other closed. Inhalation hole located 3/4 of the way down the pipe, from the open end. Etched lines encircle the pipe in two areas, creating two wide bands made up of smaller lines. Tobacco stuffed into the pipe. Color: TN,BR |
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6199 |
2005.8.17 |
Tray |
Woven, with side rim. Woven in style of a basket and material used is from vines found growing in the area where the tray was created. Color: BR |
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6200 |
2005.8.18 |
Tray |
Circular woven tray made from vines growing in the area. Weave creates a sunburst design with the sun in the middle, and is a darker brown than the rest of the tray. Tray has a rim. Color: BR,TN |
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