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 6701 - 6800 of 7429
Cat. # Name Description
6701 2010.17.148 Mill, pepper short cylindrical metal object with a crank on the top, pattern of lines and squares with flowers in their centers, etchings, hand crank brass pepper milll
6702 2010.17.150 Bowl couscous serving bowl, medium size, ceramic with green and yellow glazes Color: GR, YLW 2010.17.150 (Bowl) image
6703 2010.17.151.1 Fan woven mat attached to a stick, multicolored Color: TN, PR
6704 2010.17.151.2 Fan woven mats attached to a stick, multicolored Color: TN, PR
6705 2010.17.17 Spearhead hollow would be fitted at the end of a spear, small carved/etched spearhead
6706 2010.17.18 Spearhead small carved/etched spearhead held in place by a small piece of wood connected to bottom half, notches in the spear that appear as striations
6707 2010.17.19 Sham, pillow opening in top to stuff, woven-wool, goat hari, camel hair, dyed portions-rectangular object, woven and dyed material Color: RD, WHT,BLK,ORG
6708 2010.17.20 Saddle horse/camel animal cover, cream red orange blue beige and triangle or zigzag pattern Color: WH, RD, OR, BL
6709 2010.17.2.1 Figurine, animal brass sand-casted animal, brass, heavy, shpaed melted down and molded into animal figure
6710 2010.17.2.2 Figurine, animal shaped melted down metal, molded into an animal shape
6711 2010.17.2.3 Figurine, animal shaped melted down metal, molded into an animal shape
6712 2010.17.2.4 Figurine, animal brass sand casted animal, heavy, melted down metal, molded into an animal shape
6713 2010.17.2.5 Figurine, animal brass sand casted animal, heavy, melted down metal, molded into an animal shape
6714 2010.17.2.6 Figurine, animal shaped melted down metal, molded into an animal. possibly antelope, kudu, redbuck, rounded ears twisted horns. Black in ears is sand.
6715 2010.17.2.7 Figurine, animal shaped melted down metal, molded into an animal shape. possibly kudu, bushbuck, small deer variety. Black in ears is sand
6716 2010.17.2.8 Figurine, animal shaped melted down metal, molded into an animal shape
6717 2010.17.2.9 Figurine, animal shaped melted down metal, molded into an animal. possibly a lion, cheetah, or hyena which are important animals in Bedouin culture.
6718 2010.17.21 Rug small rug with buildings (Mosque?) on the rug, flower motif border and at the bottom underneath pillars, pillars at the bottom, possibly representative of the inside of a mosque, lightweight, decorative Color: PR, OR,WH,YL
6719 2010.17.22 Shawl dyed a very stunning red possibly synthetic possibly hand crafted (ocre) triangles and line motifs. Flower decoration at top in different colors-primarily deep red, black and white--red is marked with fertility, womanhood, virginity, life. Color: RD, WH, BK
6720 2010.17.23 Rug small rug from Morocco, with triangles, hooded crossbars or X's and braided diamond designs, 10 horizontal stripes Color: BR,BG,RD,OR,BL
6721 2010.17.24 Rug large, horizontal stripes of red with blue in center, overall orange-slim textile with tassels at one end, wool, probably camel hair as well, ORNG, RED, BLK, BLU Color: OR, RD, BK, BL
6722 2010.17.25 Tent Strip of striped hand woven tenting material in a roll. Color: BK, WH, BG
6723 2010.17.26 Rug Rectangular Russian/Afghani war rug possibly some synthetic or commercial materials used. depicts rocket launchers, bullets, grenades, helicopters, tanks, an AK-47, pistols, fragment grenades, grenade launchers. The border is artillery or bullets, hand-made. Color: RD,BK,GR,BR,OR
6724 2010.17.27 Cover, pillow red, black, white, gray, green, yellow, orange, brown, front woven wool, camel, back is synthetic gabric-stuffed, strong geometric patterns, diamond in center flanked by circles, 4 arrows and loops that set the diamond, 4 other circles are at the corners of pillow, hand made, pyramidal design around edges doesn't touch inner square Color: RD,BK,BR,WH,GR,
6725 2010.17.28 Rug black around edges, zizag motifs along outside, series of rows of triangles intersecting into the middle which is a large diamond shape, inside is a smaller diamond and 4 smaller diamonds in the center. Color: PK,WH,BG,BR,GR
6726 2010.17.29 Rug Iranian Rug 2010.17.29 (Rug) image
6727 2010.17.3 Cabinet large wooden shelf system, stylized with compartments on bottom 'balcony' type storage and a mirror in the center. Painted designs on wood and knobs of compartments hand painted, very ornate, very old, intricate triangles, palm trees, people (bigger yellow figures) long from with broken mirror in it, made from reused old wooden crates, inscriptions above each little door
6728 2010.17.30 Cover, pillow Small woven pillow cover with geometric patterns-triangles zigzags diamonds stripes. Color: OR,RD,PK,GR,BK,
6729 2010.17.31 Curtain room divider with tassels. reinforced backing, double screen, geometric/amulet shape motif, dyed red wool Color: RD,BK,OR,BK,WH
6730 2010.17.32 Rug medium sized rug (red) with style and small silver (plastic) sequins sewn on top of rug face, red with black, white stripes and patterns burgundy, orange, purple thread Color: RD, BK, WH
6731 2010.17.33 Cover, food Made from millets and grasses with dyed 'pompoms' that have been sewn into the piece, can be used as a top and as a bowl of sorts. top (A) and bottom (B) overall diamond shape Color: RD,BL,GR,PK,OR,
6732 2010.17.35A Mortar Wooden mortar with diagonal zig zag carvings on the exterior and the handle. Used to grind up cooled coffee beans as part of the process to make coffee. 2010.17.35A (Mortar) image
6733 2010.17.35B Pestle Brass pestle with a curved end for mashing and grinding. Diamond etchings with a circle in the middle cover the surface of the pestle. Used to grind up cooled coffee beans as part of the process to make coffee. 2010.17.35B (Pestle) image
6734 2010.17.37 Scarf geometric patterned with small tufts of cotton at the ends, large headscarf also known as the keffiya or ghutra Color: BLK, WHT
6735 2010.17.38 Mold, butter Wooden utensil used to mold butter with an intricate 'face' shape in middle and a long handle with hole for storage. 2010.17.38 (Mold, butter) image
6736 2010.17.39 Mold, butter Wooden butter mold with face pattern in the center resembling that of an owl and a long handle with hole at end for storage. 2010.17.39 (Mold, butter) image
6737 2010.17.4 Frame, window wooden set of shutters in wooden frame, doors open, mesh or wire backing with metal bars to prevent break-ins (?)
6738 2010.17.40 Mixer Wooden tool, possibly a mixer of some kind, with a gear like design and a handle. 2010.17.40 (Mixer) image
6739 2010.17.41 Mold, butter Wooden mold utensil with long handle and intricate circular pattern in the center. 2010.17.41 (Mold, butter) image
6740 2010.17.42 Masher Wooden mallet/masher type tool with etched lines around the wider portion, flat sanded end, and a short handle with painted lines around it. 2010.17.42 (Masher) image
6741 2010.17.43 Hammer wooden hammer/mallet type tool 2010.17.43 (Hammer) image
6742 2010.17.44 Bowl Wooden bowl with carved lip on outside appearing as a handle. Interior darkened by soot. 2010.17.44 (Bowl) image
6743 2010.17.45 Spoon Large wooden spoon with a carved animal at the top of the handle, possibly a bird. 2010.17.45 (Spoon) image
6744 2010.17.46 Pin, rolling Wooden rolling pin with painted stripes on either side and a hole in one of the stakes for hanging. 2010.17.46 (Pin, rolling) image
6745 2010.17.47 Pail Wooden bucket or milking pail with patches made of scrap metal nad a handle and spout.
6746 2010.17.48 Table Small wooden tea table with 3 legs-used for serving tea/coffee
6747 2010.17.49 Pot Aluminum Cooker a-c. A. bottom portion metal with 2 black plastic handles, solid bottom, 7 1/2" wide 7" height. B. top portion metal with 2 black plastic handles and a bottom with holes like a coliander or strainer 5 1/2" height, 7 1/2" wide. C. lid metal with black plastic handle 7 1/2" wide, 7 1/2" height Color: SL,BK
6748 2010.17.50 Container Spice Box - Small metal canister with lid (a & b) lid has a large sun or flower pattern, bottom is plain 2010.17.50 (Container) image
6749 2010.17.5 Puppet Javanese wooden rod puppet from the wayang golek tradition of puppetry, specific character is unknown- may be possible to definitively identify with cultural knowledge. Figure has a narrow head with a combination of carved and painted facial features; eyes, eyebrows, nostril details, facial hair, and decorative details are painted black, lips are painted a bright red. Elaborate headdress consisting of a smooth black base that comes out from the back of the head and curls up to the top of the head on top of which is carved gold ornamentation with red trimming. Head is detachable from body. Body has very narrow waist that tapers into a conical piece with a hole which is covered by the skirt, this is where a wooden rod would be placed in order to operate the puppet. The arms are articulated at the shoulders and elbows using knotted thread, each hand has a thin, simple stick connected via string tied through holes in the palms, each arm has blue and red decorative ornamentation on the upper arm and wrist. The garment being worn by the figure is made up of a long skirt with dark blue patterns and a deep red velvet vest with star-like metallic embroidery. 2010.17.5 (Puppet) image
6750 2010.17.51 Pot Copper hot water pot with handle 2010.17.51 (Pot) image
6751 2010.17.52 Pot Hot water pot with a simple wide lip copper pot 2010.17.52 (Pot) image
6752 2010.17.53 Pot brass handled copper pot or bucket 2010.17.53 (Pot) image
6753 2010.17.54 Pot Copper pot for hot water, simple with one handle on either side of pot, copper body with brass handles 2010.17.54 (Pot) image
6754 2010.17.55 Pot Large heavy copper bowl or pot, simple design with 4 stripes along the sides Color: BR 2010.17.55 (Pot) image
6755 2010.17.56.1 Bowl Small copper and bronze metal vessel 2010.17.56.1 (Bowl) image
6756 2010.17.56.2 Pot Small copper and bronze metal vessel 2010.17.56.2 (Pot) image
6757 2010.17.56.3 Pot Small copper and bronze metal vessel 2010.17.56.3 (Pot) image
6758 2010.17.56.4 Pot Small metal pot, one of 8 which fit into one another.  2010.17.56.4 (Pot) image
6759 2010.17.56.5 Pot Small copper and bronze metal vessel 2010.17.56.5 (Pot) image
6760 2010.17.56.6 Pot Small copper and bronze metal vessel 2010.17.56.6 (Pot) image
6761 2010.17.56.7 Pot Small copper and bronze metal vessel 2010.17.56.7 (Pot) image
6762 2010.17.56.8 Pot Small copper and bronze metal vessel 2010.17.56.8 (Pot) image
6763 2010.17.57 Strainer Metal wire-bottomed copper strainer with handle 2010.17.57 (Strainer) image
6764 2010.17.58 Pan Metal bread or cake mold or butter mold, small round metal with metal ring for hanging, pentagonal shape with 'nubs' and circle design in center 2010.17.58 (Pan) image
6765 2010.17.59 Pan Brass handled copper (bread) pan, 6 circular openings in center Color: YL,BR 2010.17.59 (Pan) image
6766 2010.17.6 Puppet, hand possibly female character, elaborate green and gold blouse with long batiked sarong, white with details, painted eyes-Satria character profile, eyes look up serene, devine or aggressive, elaborately colored headdress with sections of colors and patterns throughout headdress: purples, flower colors, fire colors, gold, earrings, stylized hair, narrow head, "noble hands" could be a queen, a princesss, a deity in human form, rod puppet with string attached to arms
6767 2010.17.60 Pot copper pot, no lid or handle, deep, simple design 2010.17.60 (Pot) image
6768 2010.17.61 Pot large lightwieght copper pot/bowl, no lid n handle Color: BR 2010.17.61 (Pot) image
6769 2010.17.62 ladle ladle, copper, curved handle with link in it for hanging up Color: BR
6770 2010.17.63 Dallah Very ornate small coffeepot, intricate etchings and designs, traditional stacked lid with triangle design, curved handle with dot and line etchings, flower pattern along bottom of pot, hourglass shape. 2010.17.63 (Dallah) image
6771 2010.17.65 box, cooling small etchings on the small crown or conical shape and along the edges of piece, small carved wooden open box
6772 2010.17.66 Dallah Large intricate coffeepot with 'beak' style spout, spout cover with knob, traditional stacked lid, signature on side, handle bound in goat skin leather (probably to help with heat after boiling) patterns on upper portion of vessel, hourglass shape. 2010.17.66 (Dallah) image
6773 2010.17.67A Mortar Wood Mortar
6774 2010.17.67B Pestle Wood Pestle
6775 2010.17.68 Coffeepot Large metal Turkish coffeepot, lip style spout, pointed teardrop shape at top of lid, round body, 2 part handle with small section for opening lid, design along the front of the spout-similar to a tree or water, 2 (discolored) bands around the vessel 2010.17.68 (Coffeepot) image
6776 2010.17.69 Moroccan Coffeepot Small very ornate coffeepot, traditional stacked lid, curved handle, open 'beak' style spout (no cover) hourglass shape body, intricate flower and line etchings all around form, multiple layers. 2010.17.69 (Moroccan Coffeepot) image
6777 2010.17.7 Puppet Puppet found in collection, research needed. 
6778 2010.17.70 bag, bean leather coffee bean bag, patterns etched into the leather pieces dangling in the front, empty bag, indigo dyed leather bottom, sides with red dye and black marks. Diamond shaped, hand stitched, strap to hang or carry, triangle within a triangle pattern on front. Color: RD,BK,BR,GR,YL
6779 2010.17.72 bag, pouch hide satchet, drawstring, leather stitching, red tan with ink, stripes, tent or triangle pictures and a sun like picture Color: RD,TN, BK
6780 2010.17.73 roaster, coffee iron tool, long curved handle and near flat head with lines running across the head, looks similar to a spatula or spoon (overall shape) heavy
6781 2010.17.74 Stirrer wooden handled item with long metal blunt ended piece, hole in the wooden handle for hanging and/or storage
6782 2010.17.75 Coffeepot Plain looking x large coffeepot, signature on side, curved handle, traditional stacked lid, 'beak' style spout, line pattern etched on lid. Dallah (A term used for coffeepot) 2010.17.75 (Coffeepot) image
6783 2010.17.76 Broiler Large coffee serving tray/broiler with four legs and also four extensions to make the legs taller, 2 handles on sides, and a storage drawer on the left side. A bit heavy. 70cm long, 19cm tall, and 46 cm width. Acquired in Libya some time between 1962-1982. Made of brass material. Used to prepare coffee, tea. Charcoal is placed in the center of the tray. 2010.17.76 (Broiler) image
6784 2010.17.77 Pitcher Small creamer pitcher with 'lily' shaped spout and simple knobbed lid 2010.17.77 (Pitcher) image
6785 2010.17.78 Cezve small cylindrical cup with long handle, brass or copper, funnel style spout, hourglass form, textured outside. 15.5cm handle, 23cm bottom to tip of handle, 21cm base, 16.5cm top around, 8cm top to bottom 2010.17.78 (Cezve) image
6786 2010.17.79 Coffeepot Simple large coffeepot with 'beak' style spout. 2010.17.79 (Coffeepot) image
6787 2010.17.80 Coffee pot Small coffee pot with 3 birds on the lid, very ornate, beveled lid with cut-outs, triangular flourishes on spout cover, thin handle, stones inside lid to help keep closed when boiling, possibly a signature of maker on side. 2010.17.80 (Coffee pot) image
6788 2010.17.81.1 Coffee Cup Canister Cylindrical coffee cup canister.  2010.17.81.1 (Coffee Cup Canister) image
6789 2010.17.81.2 Cup Ceramic coffee cup with a green traditional coffee service depicted on the front. The set of four cups are intended to be stored in 2010.17.81.1. 2010.17.81.2 (Cup) image
6790 2010.17.81.3 Cup Ceramic coffee cup with a green traditional coffee service depicted on the front. The set of four cups are intended to be stored in 2010.17.81.1. 2010.17.81.3 (Cup) image
6791 2010.17.81.4 Cup Ceramic coffee cup with a green traditional coffee service depicted on the front. The set of four cups are intended to be stored in 2010.17.81.1. 2010.17.81.4 (Cup) image
6792 2010.17.81.5 Cup Ceramic coffee cup with a gold tree and swords depicted on the front. The set of four cups are intended to be stored in 2010.17.81.1. 2010.17.81.5 (Cup) image
6793 2010.17.82 box, cooling (a & b) small wooden box, carved with lid that slides through the front, intricate lid 'handle', 2 chambers inside a-box b-lid, hand carved
6794 2010.17.83 box, cooling small box, carved with lid or handle
6795 2010.17.84 box, cooling small wooden cooling box, circular shape with rectangular opening, hand carved with triangular designs
6796 2010.17.85 print, photographic color photograph of woman from Libya standing in front of a Bedouin tent, holding an infant, she is dressed in traditional attire and the baby in more contemporary clothing. Portrait orientation 8"X10" 2010.17.85 (print, photographic) image
6797 2010.17.86 print, photographic black and white photograph of a group of men dressed in riding gear showing off or displaying their camel whips-one man's face almost completely covered, the other man's is, look to be in a town or city, flag in the background, cars and othere people. Portrait orientation 8"X10" Written on back of print Rosario Casella P.O. Box 416 Tripoli, Libya. Color: BK, WH 2010.17.86 (print, photographic) image
6798 2010.17.87 print, photographic black and white photograph, 2 men conversing, dressed in riding clothes, one with a black head scarf the other with a white, they are standing in front of a group or caravan of camels in the desert somewhere, documented as Tuareg men, landscape orientation 8"X10". Written on back Rosario Cassela P.O. Box 416 Tripoli, Libya. Color: BLK, WHT 2010.17.87 (print, photographic) image
6799 2010.17.88 Painting Queen of Sheba pictorial story, each cell contains a part of the story of the Cobra, Sheba and King Solomon's encounters, with a border around each scene and sometimes words to accompany the visuals. Color: Polychrome 2010.17.88 (Painting) image
6800 2010.17.89 Caftan long robe looking clothing item with collared sleeves and a collar at the neck, blue with white vertical stripes, exported good, 5 buttons-2 on the sleeves and the rest on front piece Color: BL, WH
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