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	Catalog #	Name	Description
1	1968.10.0009	Figurine, bird	Carved bird out of a light wood with burnt design and on circular, movable base.
2	1968.10.0066	Mask, Ritual	Antelope-human figure with reddish brown face with black highlights. There are two horn-like figures coming out either side of the chin, with dyed black stripes. The cheeks have a single horizontal etch. At the hairline, there is a band with a black circular adornment laying in the center of the forehead. The top of the head has very detailed, braid-like etchings. In the center of the top of the head is a triangular arch with a teardrop shaped detail at the top, with two black striped horns on either side. It is made out of a very heavy red wood.
3	1968.10.148	Purse, change	Purse made of leather. The body of the purse is decorated with horizontal lines and the lid has vertical lines with small flowers in a vertical line. The edges of the purse are lined with a darker leather.
4	1968.10.149	Wallet	Wallet made out of stiff leather. 2 pockets each side, center one pink. The exterior is decorated with diamonds and circles that mimic flowers.
5	1968.10.150	Wallet	Folded wallet made from leather. 6 pockets inside plus coin section. Gold design stamped on billfold, and inside also "OR 22 CARATS".
6	1968.10.151	Purse, change	Purse made out of scaled skin with a lid folds over the front.
7	1968.10.155	Dye, hair	Small packet of hair dye wrapped in a bag with a piece of cotton rope.
8	1968.10.55	Mask	Black mask, broad face. There are two horizontal etchings on either cheek. At the natural hairline is a carving of a headpiece with a checkered design. There are carved out eye holes, with the illusion that the eyes are half closed.
9	1968.10.98	Portfolio	Snakeskin (outside) and leather-pocketed (inside) with side pockets and zipper. There are tassles on either side.
10	1977.39.1	Figurine	Lion, XII Dynasty, 1991-1785 B. C. Depicts a male lion lying on its stomach, with its head erect, and mouth open as if growling. Stamped on the base "M.M.A. c 1976."
11	1977.39.2	Mask	Miniature reproduction of Tutankhamun's burial mask (XVIII Dynasty, 1567-1320 B. C.) Depicts the head of the king wearing a full headdress and highly decorative necklace, or collar. The facial features, including the braided beard are well detailed. The reverse of the figure is stamped "c M. M. A. 1976." a. Mask b. Plastic stand.
12	1978.26.0001	Figurine, animal	Reproduction of Lion XVIII Dynasty, 1567-1320 B. C. Cast in polymer, red tongue, blue nose, claws, tip of tail and accents above eyes, gold eyes with black details. A full mane is carved around the head and neck. Base marked "M.M. A. 1976. Color: ML
13	1978.26.2	Figurine	Twenty-four kt. gold electroplate reproduction of a Standing King, XVIII Dynasty, 1567-1320 B. C. Decorative crown, pleated kilt, ornamented apron. Base marked "M.M.A. 1976" .
14	1978.26.3	Ring	Reproduction XVIII Dynasty, 1559-1320 B. C. seal carved in the shape of a beetle and mounted in a ring, flat side engraved with figures; 24 kt. gold electroplate; inside ring marked "M.M.A. 1976". Inside of ring marked, "M.M.A. 1976".
15	1978.26.4A	Necklace, scarab	Pendant and chain, reproduction of treasure from tomb of Tutankhamen. a. Decorated brass scarab pendant, XVIII Dynasty 1567-1320 B.C., depicting Tutankhamen wearing the Atef crown, a corselet over his shoulders, a pointed kilt with an apron, and an animal's tail at the back. The two gods, Ra-Harakhty and Atum stand on each side of the king. A metal loop is at the top of the scarab. 24 kt. gold electroplate. "MMA/1976" impressed on reverse.
16	1978.26.4B	Chain, Scarab Necklace	Chain to scarab pendant. Woven 12 kt. gold-filled chain, with end hooks and ring fastener.
17	1978.27	Ring	Reproduction ring of a Single cartouche from the XVIII Dynasty, 1567-1320 B. C. Inscribed with the seated figure of Amun, scepter in left hand, and ankh sign of life in his right. Headdress a cap surmounted by two plumes and the sun disk.
18	1990.21.0073	Bowl	Bowl with leaves, vies, and musical instruments painted on the interior. Outside has 2 sets of 2 rings carved into it.
19	1990.21.17	Painting	"Women at Stream"; on canvas. Seven females carrying jugs on their backs.
20	1997.5.0001	Figurine	Human figure with elaborate mask. Central part of mask is a carved wooden face surrounded by raffia that extends, front & back, to thighs. wooden mask includes ears. Patterns of paint are on forehead, nose, cheeks and lower lip. Eyes are openings in mask. Legs are covered in black fabric. Figure holds a bow and arrow at left, and two sticks at right. Strips of fabric, some red, some white, are woven into raffia. Two are visible in front; others are hidden in the raffia.
21	1997.5.0002	Figurine	Navy blue knit figure carrying a stick. Eyes are pasted on and outlined in red string. A white feather pierces the forehead and there is a red raffia top knot. Tri-color (red, navy blue, tan) ruff is knotted on at wrists and ankles. a larger, wider ruff encircles the neck. Attached to this are three white feathers, and in back, a gold edged green fabric stiff crown shape. Below the ruff around the waist, the figure wears a lavender cummerbund that extends down the back to three horizontal panels, lavender, white, lavender.
22	2017-1-7	Painting	Native African folk art. Cardboard backing on linen held with assorted pins and nails. Acrylic paint with artist's signature in bottom right corner.
23	L1968.10.5JK	Sword	Cast metal sword with handle. The length of the sword is slightly curved and attaches to the top of the wooden handle. The handle has horizontal stripes on the grip and a "s" shaped piece of metal attaching the top of the handle to the bottom. Attached to the bottom of the handle is a round piece of aluminum.
24	UNIM1986.14.1980.19.9	Purse	Envelope style purse with 6 1/4" deep flap. Leather divider inside to make 2 compartments. 34 1/2" long braided thong handle attaches to 2 leather loops on top of purse. Edges of purse bound & sewn. Front of purse & flap are scored in X design.