Mesoamerica
Displaying 351 - 400 of 425
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| 351 | 1995.21.525 | Maracas | Wooden handle appoximately 4" long. Large blue flower surrounded by yellow lines and white and blue dots. Large white flower surrounded by yellow lines and white and blue dots. Very top of maraca is light blue surrounded by white petals (14). Color: RD,WH,BL |
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| 352 | 1995.26.0004 | Bowl, decorative | Carved decorative bowl with designs. A curvy line is carved around the circumference near the rim of the bowl, all the way around. Below are 2 birds followed by a mouse and then a dog. Bottom of the bowl has a rabbit, a bird, another rabbit and is followed by another bird. The ventral side of the bowl has a knot in the gourd that disrupts the trim for about 1/2". Paper tag glued inside "FDTR3252". Color: TN |
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| 353 | 1995.26.0009 | Bowl with lid, decorative | Two parts. a. Bowl. Top is cut out for lid with black 1/4 strip going around the rim of the bowl. The bowl has a floral print with flowers and leaves painted in black. Bottom has a flower with 6 petals. b.Lid to the bowl cut out to fit on top. In the middle is a knob that sticks up approximately 1/2". It is surrounded by 7 flower petals. Both the bowl and the lid are painted blue on the inside. Color: BK,WH,BL |
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| 354 | 1995.26.1 | Plate | Lacquer; decorative with 2 rounded edges and 2 flat edges; 1/8" gold ring painted around the rim on the dorsal side of the plate, 1/4" in from that circle is another one like it. Pink flower in the middle of the plate surrounded by gold leaves - 8 flowers shooting off from the original flower in the middle; 2 peach flowers, 2 pink, 4 yellow. Color: BR,GD,PK,YL |
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| 355 | 1995.26.10 | Ceramic | Black ceramic dish with a flower with 6 petals painted in the middle, surrounded by a circular design. A leaf pattern goes all the way around the outside of the plate. There is a 1'' lip around the entire plate. The bottom is flat with writing sketched into it. Color: BK |
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| 356 | 1995.26.2 | Plate | Hexagon in shape; painted gold braiding goes around the rim of the plate. In the middle of the plate is a blue, pink and green flower with gold flowers for a background. Flower has two sets of 6 berries coming off: one set has 3 buds, 2 blue and 1 red; the other set has 2 red and 1 pink. Color: BK,GR,BL,GD,RD, |
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| 357 | 1995.26.3 | Box, decorative | Lacquered decorative floral print on top of box. 1 flower with red petals, a gold stem and green and blue flowers at the base. Gold trim painted on 3 of the 4 sides near the bottom of the box; inside has 2 hinges to hold top one. Inside is not finished. Color: BK,RD,GD,YL,GR |
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| 358 | 1995.26.5 | Figurine, decorative | Bulbous shaped at one end with carving that resembles either a rat or mouse. The bulbous end is the nose with a carved mouth, carved eyes and carved ears. On both sides of the bulbous end there are 2 pairs of legs. The bulbous end tapers off into a round handle approximately 2 1/2' long. Color: BK,BR |
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| 359 | 1995.26.6 | Figurine | Woman with long braided hair; has a baase resting on her head. She is carrying a vase in each arm; her braids are laying on her shoulders. Dress has 2 large flowers on it near the bottom. Dress flares out at the bottom providing the figurines' stability. Color: TN |
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| 360 | 1995.26.8 | Ceramic | Ceramic bowl with jagged line of trim goes around the circumference of the rim of the bowl. Decorated with 2 flowers etched into the clay. Each flower has 4 large petals and 4 small petals with leaves growing out from the top of the flower. Bottom of the bowl is flat so it will sit on a flat surface. Color: BK |
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| 361 | 1995.32.1 | Skirt | Ankle length, multicolored plaid. 9 1/2" green zipper in back with one holding clasp at waist. V-shaped waist band 4" thick, pleated. Skirt would fit striaght along body. Color: GR,PR,BL |
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| 362 | 1995.32.2 | Blouse | Oversized, rectangular blouse. No sleeves, and a small neck opening. There is a floral design imprinted into offwhite fabric. There are several milticolored pieces of rick rack circling neck hole. After seven rings of ribbon there is a ring of lace. Small ruffles are around the neck. Color: CR,WH,GR,RD |
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| 363 | 1996.20.0001 | Skirt | Rectangular shaped with a straight cut remaining 44" wide from top to bottom. Denim blue predominant color with horizontal white stripes every 2 inches, in distinct 2-2-10 pattern. Half way down skirt is a horizontal woven strip that is multi-colored. This strip also occurs vertically down one side. This strip is 1/2" wide. Color: BL,WH |
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| 364 | 1996.20.0007 | Ladle | Carved from a single piece of wood to form shape of a duck. The torso of the duck is carved out to form a cup. The tail is rounded out to form a pouring surface. The duck is flat on the bottom allowing the ladle to set weight on its own. The wood is natural in color and carving marks can be seen on it. The neck of the duck is out stretched with a 2-inch bill. There are no facial features or legs. Color: TN |
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| 365 | 1996.20.0008 | Sculpture | A reptile-like creature with wings, two 1-inch ears, 4 legs and piraling tail. The center body (head, torso, tail) is yellow with turquoise print with red dots located in the middle of triangles. The two wings are black with yellow and red vertical stripes. The legs (4) are orange with black dots. On the bottom of the torso is a vertical red stripe with horizontal yellow stripes. All four legs have tree toes. Mouth is red. This object was created in one solid piece. Color: OR,YL,BK |
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| 366 | 1996.20.10 | Set, cordial | One pitcher and eight serving glasses measuring 2" in diameter and height. a. The pitcher is glazed on the inside and outside. It has a 3'' cylindrical spout 1 3/4" in diameter, bulbous body with flat bottom. There are geometric designs circling the top half of body terminating at spout base and body midpoint (max. width) respectively. Designs consist of a 3-layered tier, top & bottom, made up of criss-cross patterns. Middle tier consists of geometric patterns on teal background. b. - i. The serving glasses have the same colors as pitcher, including a teal criss-crossing pattern on white background. Cups have hourglass shape and flat bottoms. Color: RD,BL,BL-GR |
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| 367 | 1996.20.2 | Blouse | Has a 6' hole in center for head. Around this area and shoulder there is green triangled border approx. 1'' wide. Blouse fits over head with material distributed equally in back and front. There is no sewing on sides, connecting the front and back; therefore there are not distinct armholes. In the center of blouse there is embroidered geometrical figures which are patterned the same on the front and back, arranged horizontally.. The embroidered area is 30" followed by off-white material. Located in front is a 5'' zipper. Color: TN,PK,RD |
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| 368 | 1996.20.3 | Sash | Belt has a 4" width except at ends where material is braided to form an area where it can be tied around the waist. The entire mid-section of belt has a quarter inch green border. Inside this border are various geometric and animal motif designs. Color: GR,BL,GD |
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| 369 | 1996.20.4 | Shawl | The most predominant color is red. Running vertically through the cloth are stripes varying in color. None of these vertical stripes is wider than 3/4". The ends of cloth are unfinished with strings hanging out. Color: RD,ML |
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| 370 | 1996.20.5 | Bolt, cloth | Material is made in a horizontal pattern with the predominant color of dark green. Within the green material are spots of black and white, also horizontal. Separating the green areas are 4 strips of varying colors together approx. 2" wide. This striped horizontal pattern runs throughout the textile. Color: GR,PR,BK,WH,ML |
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| 371 | 1996.20.6 | Shawl | Cloth does not deviate from maximum width or length. Predominant color of cloth is black with specks of white running throughout. There are also thin orange lines running across cloth 1/4" from each other. The ends of material at 30" widths are knotted to form a distinct triangular pattern for 15" on both ends. The color of this area is black. Color: BK,WH,OR |
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| 372 | 1996.20.9 | Pottery | Round, with 12" diameter. The rim has a height of 2" and a diameter of 5". The pot is solid in color with a glaze overtone on top half. Also circling the shoulder of the pot is a row of rabbits along with vegetation. The rabbits are outlined in white and colored black. They are 3 1/2" in height and 5" in profile. The pot is a solid piece of clay. On the neck of the rim there is Xing pattern in glze. The inside is not glazed. Flat bottom. Color: RD,WH,BK |
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| 373 | 1996.30.2 | Ceramic | Round ceramic dish with upturned straight rim 1/2" high. Design drawn on inside is of bird and plant forms, encircled by a garland of leaves. Bottom is marked by maker "Dona Rosa S. F. Coyotepec Oaxaca, Mexico." Color: BK |
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| 374 | 1996.30.3 | Ceramic | Ceramic Dish with upturned straight rim 1/2" high. Design drawn on inside is of bird and plant forms, encircled by a garland of leaves. Bottom is marked by maker "Dona Rosa S. F. Coyotepec Oaxaca, Mexico." Color: BK |
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| 375 | 1997.10.1 | Painting | Painted on cream-colored bark. Represents the Aztec rain god, Tlaloc. Pictured in full regalia with arms outstretched and knees bent in the middle of a stride. Appears to be offering the leaves in the left hand and the bird in the right hand to a figure, face only, shown up and to the right, as if in the sky. Stylized signature, lower right, reads "xxxxoya O." Color: CR,GR,RD,GY,WH |
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| 376 | 1997.10.2 | Painting | Painted on cream colored bark. Representation of the Aztec god, Quetzalcoatl, in full regalia with headdress and round shield, in profile standing and striding to the right. Signed at lower right in stylized signature, "xxxoya O." Color: RD,BL,YL,WH,BK |
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| 377 | 1997.10.3 | Painting | Painted on brown bark. Represents a village fiesta with several people in foreground, several playing a musical instrument. One person, a deer and two birds in middle ground, a church and several small houses in rear. Flowers and leaves throughout. Double border. Inner one is of yellow motifs, with two thin black lines on each side. Outer border is of blue triangles, with three narrow black lines on outside. Color: BR,BL,YL |
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| 378 | 1997.4.6 | Mask | Green devil, carved from curved piece of wood about 1/2" thick. Prominent hooked nose and chin. Red-painted mouth has 10 animal teeth inserted. Prominent eyebrows and cheek bones. Below carved eyebrows are eye slits carved out of the wood. Below the slits are red-painted eyes with paper pasted on. The paper has ink eyeballs. Under-surface of eyelids is painted red. Some sort of bovine horns are attached at the side. Marked on the back "8 marzo 1954. Panacho Michoacan ISP." and "No. 53." This is a Diablo mask from a Pastorelas Play, which is a retelling of the Christmas nativity scene. |
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| 379 | 1997.4.7 | Mask | This is a carved wood mask from Mexico. The wood is very light colored and there is no paint or extra additions to the mask. The mask has two bulging eyes and thin slits above for the mask wearer to see out of the mask. The nose is wide and has six indentations present, and no nostrils are carved. There appears to be an open mouth on this mask. There is a top lip that thins and curves outward. Inside of the mouth are two carved snakes that are descending from the top of the mask near its forehead. The snakes have carved eyes, mouths, and pattern features. The mask has two ears of an animal on the top, and between that is carved spikey hair. There are carved teeth in the mouth and two large sharp teeth are present at the bottom middle of the mouth. Along the outside of the mask are more carved indentations. Two holes are carved into the sides. On the back of the mask is the following, written in pen: "Patzuaro Michoacan 15 peso- 6 narco 1954 copalillo Madora Above is not correct" |
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| 380 | 1997.4.8 | Mask | Pig's face mask carved from lightweight smooth grained wood. Mouth and eyes are carved open. Carving detail outlines ears, eyes, and tongue. Several teeth carved. Marked on the inside of the mask is: "Morelia -Macrh Mascara de Cerdo Madera "Pasqual" Francisco Ponce cost only 50 US cost 6 peso about 50 US" written in pencil and green pen. The number 54 is written in dark marker on the inside too. |
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| 381 | 1998.10.1 | Serape | Red and white stripes. Plain garment that has slit cut in center for head to fit through. Along rhe sides of the garment is a red stripe 1/4" wide that has purple wool sewn it it. At the bottom of the garment are red and white fringe 3 7/8" long hanging down. Color: PK,RD |
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| 382 | 1998.10.3 | Hat | Made of straw sewn together in a circular pattern. The brim of the hat is very wide. The top of the hat has interweaving pieces of black and white color straw sewn together to form a circle. The circle measures 2 1/2" in diameter. Hanging from either side of the top of the hat are purple and pink ribbons that are 26 1/2" long. There is a piece of pink yarn tied on one bundle of ribbon. The untied ribbon also has a leather strap hanging down next to it measuring 22" long. The inside of the hat has black stripes and a leather strap sewn inside the top of the hat. The strap is 21 3/4" long and tied together with pink yarn. Color: TN,BK,PK,PR |
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| 383 | 1998.10.4 | Maraca | Maraca is round and tan, made from a single large seed. Attached bottom is a wooden handle. The handle has three lines etched around the top and the bottom of it. The maraca has a painted scene of a green plant that has a person sitting in front of it. The person has a red shirt, white pants & brown hat. The person is bent over , head on the knees. In front of the person is a small green and blue picture. Written in black is "Mexico". Color: TN,AQ,RD,WH |
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| 384 | 1998.16.1 | Shirt | Man's outer garment. Box shaped with small sleeves and a v-neck. Yellow, red, and green embroidery edge the neck, sleeves, and waist, with a green and red zig-zag pattern inside yellow lines and an inverted flower with 5 petals and 2 pistils at the base of the neck. The garment is made of rough dark brown wool. Color: BR,YL, RD,GR |
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| 385 | 1998.19.1 | Basket | Miniature. The base, handle, and side supports are light brown plastic. The material which makes up the sides of the basket is also plastic and is colored deep pink. These plastic strips are woven through the side supports, which begin at the base, rise up, then circle down again to form a loop. Color: PK |
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| 386 | 1998.19.10 | Fan, rice | Has been fired in a kiln. The rim and sides are rippled. The rim is painted green and the rest of the fan is painted red. In the center is a pink flower surrounded by green and yellow flecks. The inside is coverd with a clear glaze. Color: GR,RD,PK,YL |
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| 387 | 1998.19.11 | Fan, rice | Has been fired in a kiln then painted. The rim and sides are rippled. The rim is painted green and the rest of the rice fan is red. In the center are 5 light yellow flowers, with either 5 or 6 petals per flower. Green paint flecks form a circle and travel through the center of the flowers. The inside has been covered in a clear glaze. Color: GR,RD,YL |
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| 388 | 1998.19.12 | Dustpan | Miniature. Bottom is rectangular shaped, with the front edge slightly wider than the back. Near the front the edges are cut, so they angle inward. The handle is a single looped piece of tin which is attached to the dustpan by tucking the end of it under a piece of tin that had been folded into the bottom of the dustpan. Color: SL |
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| 389 | 1998.19.13 | Pitcher | Miniature. A round base which extends upward and curves outward. A similar curved piece is then attached to the bottom piece. The two are welded together. There is a small hole in the top piece and to this an oval spigot is attached. This spigot extends upward and outward, with the mouth being slightly larger. A small handle is welded onto the back. Color: SL |
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| 390 | 1998.19.14 | Pail | Miniature. There is a small upraised base, then welded onto that is the actual pail. The sides extend slightly outward. Two holes were punched into the sides of the pail opposite one another, and through this a piece of wire was inserted to create a handle. Color: SL |
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| 391 | 1998.19.15 | Coffee Pot | Miniature. A round base is welded to the actual coffee pot. The sides of the pot extend upward and slant in. There is a small round lid with a handle that came with the coffeepot. This lid comes off. The spigot, slim and cylinder-shaped, begins near the base and extends up and away from the coffee pot at an angle. There is a handle on the back. Color: SL |
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| 392 | 1998.19.16 | Candlestand | Miniature. The base is round with an upraised center. In the center of the upraised base is a slim, cylindrical cone where a candle is to be inserted. A curved piece of tin is welded to the base, and ir rises upward 1". This is to reflect the candle's glow. A handle is attached to the backing. Color: SL |
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| 393 | 1998.19.17 | Ladle | Miniature. A piece of concave copper is shaped like a bowl to create the actual scoop. The handle is a separate piece of copper attached by a small nail. The handle extends up and out at about a 45 degree angle, and curves under at the end. Color: OR |
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| 394 | 1998.19.18 | Pitcher | Miniature. The bottom half is rounded and curves up and out, then in. The top half extends out and up. There is no mouth or spigot. A large round handle is attached to the pitcher by a nail. Color: OR |
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| 395 | 1998.19.19 | Pitcher | Miniature. The bottom half curves up then in; the top half extends up and out, with an extended piece to create a mouth. On the back is a handle. On the front, under the mouth, is painted a pink flower with a yelllow center, and three green dashes on each side of the flower. The rest of the pitcher is dark brown. Color: BR,GR,YL,PK |
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| 396 | 1998.19.2 | Basket | Miniature. Base, side supports and handle are of light brown plastic, and the sides are pink plastic. The pink plastic strips are woven through the looped side supports. Color: PK |
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| 397 | 1998.19.20 | Pitcher | Miniature. The bottom half curves up, then in. The top half extends up and out, with no defined mouth. On the back is a handle. On the front is a blue flower with a yellow center, with three green leaves on either side of the flower. The rest of the pitcher is colored dark brown. Color: BR,BL,YL,GR |
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| 398 | 1998.19.21 | Pitcher | Miniature. Upraised base. The center section is circle shaped. There is a very extended mouth with a long spout. Color: BR |
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| 399 | 1998.19.22 | Pitcher | Miniature. Upraised base. Above the base, it extends upward and out, curves inward, and gently slopes up to the top opening. There is a small lip around the top opening. A small handle is on the back, and on the front is a small "S" shaped spigot. Color: BR |
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| 400 | 1998.19.23 | Cup | Miniature. Has an upraised base which curves toward the center. The actual cup extends cup and out; it is shaped like a hollow half oval. No handle. Color: BR |
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