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Title

Venus and Cupid

Artist

Hans von Aachen

Artist Life Dates

1552-1615

Century

17th century

Object Creation Date

17th century

Accession Number

1954/2.56

Medium and Support

black chalk

Secondary Keywords

allegory and literature

cupids

drapery

figures

mythology

people and occupations

roman

Title

Warehouse, Water and Dock Streets (Brooklyn)

Artist

Berenice Abbott

Artist Life Dates

1898-1991

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1936

Accession Number

1971/2.137

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

Secondary Keywords

americas

architecture

figures

locality

modern and contemporary art

new york

north & central america

objects

people and occupations

streets

united states

Title

Three Graces, part of a fountain design

Artist

Robert Adam

Physical Description

This loose sketch in red crayon depicts three nude female figures standing on the tips of their toes with their arms raised holding up a large round object that appears to have foliage underneath it. The central figure stands with her back to the viewer while the two figures flaking her are seen from the side.

Artist Life Dates

1728-1792

Accession Number

2012/2.223

Medium and Support

red crayon on medium buff laid paper

Secondary Keywords

buildings and the land

figures (representations)

hydraulic structures

hydraulic structures by function

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by gender

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

visual works

visual works by subject type

water distribution structures

Title

Graduation Dress, Yosemite Valley, California, from "Portfolio VI"

Artist

Ansel Adams

Artist Life Dates

1902-1984

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1948

Accession Number

1974/1.129

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

Secondary Keywords

americas

child

figures

geography

locality

modern and contemporary art

north & central america

people and occupations

plants

the natural world

united states

valleys

Title

Rectangular Bronze Form No. 2

Artist

Robert Adams

Physical Description

Thin, double-side, H-shaped bronze sculpture. Each side is made up of a collection of rough rectangle shapes overlapping and butting up against one another. Two rectangle-shaped openings penetrate the piece.

Artist Life Dates

1917-1984

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1953

Accession Number

1954/2.40

Medium and Support

bronze with wood base

Secondary Keywords

visual arts

artistic concepts

associated concepts

concepts in the arts

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

european

european styles and periods

forms of expression

genres

geometric concepts

geometric figures

geometric shapes

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

mathematical concepts

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

metalworking and metalworking processes and techniques

modern and contemporary art

modern european fine arts styles and movements

modern european styles and movements

non-representational art

nonferrous metal

objects we use

people and culture

plane figures

polygons

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by material

processes and techniques by specific type

quadrilaterals

scientific concepts

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

visual and tactile

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

Title

Sir David Brewster (1781-1868)

Artist

John Adamson

Artist Life Dates

1809-1870

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1841

Accession Number

1988/1.135

Medium and Support

salted paper print from a calotype negative on paper

Secondary Keywords

figures

objects we use

people and occupations

visual works

visual works by subject type

Title

Goldweight in the shape of a pyramid

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Akan-Speaking Peoples, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire

Physical Description

Goldweight in the shape of a step pyramid.

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1900-1985

Accession Number

1997/1.380

Medium and Support

brass

Secondary Keywords

africa (continent)

associated concepts

geographic and political locations

geometric concepts

geometric figures

goldweights

mathematical concepts

people and culture

polyhedra

scientific concepts

solids (geometric)

Title

Goldweight in the shape of a pyramid with a bird on top

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Akan-Speaking Peoples, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire

Physical Description

Goldweight in the shape of a step pyramid topped by a bird.

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1900-1985

Accession Number

1997/1.448

Medium and Support

brass

Secondary Keywords

africa (continent)

animals and creatures

associated concepts

geographic and political locations

geometric concepts

geometric figures

goldweights

mathematical concepts

people and culture

plane figures

polyhedra

scientific concepts

Title

Goldweight

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Akan-Speaking Peoples, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire

Physical Description

Goldweight in the shape of a solid pyramid, with a small piece of rope attached to the hole on top.

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1900-1985

Accession Number

1997/1.403

Medium and Support

brass

Secondary Keywords

africa (continent)

associated concepts

geographic and political locations

geometric concepts

geometric figures

goldweights

mathematical concepts

people and culture

polyhedra

scientific concepts

solids (geometric)

Title

Standing Male Figure

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1925

Accession Number

1985/1.136

Medium and Support

carved wood, chicken feathers and blood patination

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

figures

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

people by gender

physical activities

physical activities by general context

sculpture

sculpture by technique

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

Title

Royal Elephant Mask (Bajoun)

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Bamileke

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

1997/1.305

Medium and Support

cloth with multi-colored beadwork

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

animals

animals and creatures

aristocracy

beads and sets of beads

beadwork

cameroon grassfields

cameroon styles

costume

costume by function

descriptors

groups of people

mammals

nobility

object genres

object genres by form

objects

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

political figures

social classes

social classes by specific type

social groups

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

the natural world

upper class

west african styles

Title

Royal Cap

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1900

Accession Number

1982/2.76

Medium and Support

cotton cloth, wood, cowrie shells, and glass beads

Secondary Keywords

combination inorganic/organic animal material

combination inorganic/organic material

descriptors

materials

materials by composition

people and occupations

political figures

shell and shell material

Title

Pel ambish

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1885

Accession Number

1988/2.1

Medium and Support

wood, animal hide, animal skin with fur and plant fibers

Secondary Keywords

musical instruments

objects we use

people and occupations

political figures

Title

Royal Mask (Ngaady a Mwaash)

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1900-1983

Accession Number

1983/2.162

Medium and Support

wood, polychrome, glass beads, cowrie shells, cotton cloth and string

Secondary Keywords

combination inorganic/organic animal material

combination inorganic/organic material

descriptors

materials

materials by composition

objects

people and occupations

political figures

shell and shell material

Title

Mask (mwaash aMbooy)

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba

Physical Description

Mask of a human figure. Embellished with presitious materials: dyed cloth, leopard skin, cowry shells, glass beads.

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1900-1985

Accession Number

1985/1.143

Medium and Support

wood, paint, wool cloth, fiber cloth, cowrie shell, glass beads and leopa

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

beads and sets of beads

beadwork

central and equatorial african styles

central democratic republic of congo styles

costume

costume by function

descriptors

monarchs

object genres

object genres by form

objects

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

people by occupation

people in government and administration

political figures

rulers (people)

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

western democratic republic of congo styles

Title

Royal Attendant Hat

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1950

Accession Number

1985/1.163

Medium and Support

natural fiber and string

Secondary Keywords

accessories worn on the head

african

african styles by region

aristocracy

central and equatorial african styles

central democratic republic of congo styles

costume

costume accessories

costume accessories worn

groups of people

headgear

nobility

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

political figures

social classes

social classes by specific type

social groups

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

upper class

western democratic republic of congo styles

Title

Pipe bowl in the form of a male head

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1920

Accession Number

1985/1.184

Medium and Support

carved wood

Secondary Keywords

smoking and tobacco use

biological components

components

components and systems

components by specific context

containers

containers by form

equipment

equipment by context

equipment for personal use

figures

figures (representations)

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

people by gender

physical activities

physical activities by general context

the human body

tools and equipment

upper body

vessels

visual works

visual works by subject type

Title

Royal Attendant Hat

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

1985/2.71

Medium and Support

natural fiber and string

Secondary Keywords

accessories worn on the head

african

african styles by region

aristocracy

central and equatorial african styles

central democratic republic of congo styles

clothing

costume

costume accessories

costume accessories worn

groups of people

headgear

nobility

objects

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

political figures

social classes

social classes by specific type

social groups

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

upper class

western democratic republic of congo styles

Title

Royal Mask (Mwaash a Mbooy)

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1900-1983

Accession Number

1983/2.187

Medium and Support

wood, cowrie shells and textiles

Secondary Keywords

aristocracy

costume

costume by function

groups of people

nobility

objects

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

political figures

social classes

social classes by specific type

social groups

upper class

Title

Royal Sword

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba

Century

Possibly 20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1900

Accession Number

1985/2.56

Medium and Support

iron, wood and copper

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

aristocracy

central and equatorial african styles

central democratic republic of congo styles

groups of people

nobility

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

political figures

social classes

social classes by specific type

social groups

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

upper class

weapons

weapons and ammunition

western democratic republic of congo styles

Title

Friction Oracle (Itombwa)

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba

Physical Description

Carved wood figure of a quadraped, probably a dog. The figure's back is concave and smooth from use. The figure's back was rubbed with a stick, dowel, or cloth to create friction. A small bell or gong hangs from the figure's neck. Details of the face (nose, mouth eyes) are carved in.

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

1997/1.358

Medium and Support

carved wood, metal, glass beads and cowrie shell

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

object genres

object genres by function

people and occupations

religious figures

the natural world

Title

Diviner's oracle in the form of a crocodile

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba, Itwomba

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1925

Accession Number

1988/1.131

Medium and Support

carved wood

Secondary Keywords

animals

people and occupations

religious figures

the natural world

Title

Comb with Head

Artist

African, Congo (Zaire), Songye

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1900-1983

Accession Number

1983/1.155

Medium and Support

wood

Secondary Keywords

grooming, hygiene and health car

biological components

components

components and systems

components by specific context

descriptors

equipment

equipment by context

equipment for personal use

figures (representations)

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

the human body

tools and equipment

upper body

visual works

visual works by subject type

Title

Half-figure Fetish

Artist

African, Congo (Zaire), Tabwa

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1900-1920

Accession Number

1982/1.263

Medium and Support

wood

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

figures

figures (representations)

object genres

object genres by function

objects we use

people and culture

people and occupations

physical activities

physical activities by general context

sculpture

sculpture by function

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

visual works by subject type

Title

Maternity Figure

Artist

African, Congo (Zaire), Vili

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

1993/2.66

Medium and Support

polychromed wood, porcelain, glass beads, and cloth

Secondary Keywords

family

figures

how we live

people and occupations

relationships

Title

Male Figure

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, French Congo, Teke

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1925

Accession Number

1984/1.263

Medium and Support

carved wood

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

central and equatorial african styles

clothing

figures

kwango-kwilu

objects

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

people by gender

physical activities

physical activities by general context

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

visual works

visual works by subject type

western democratic republic of congo styles

Title

Head

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Akan

Century

late 19th - early 20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1890-1920

Accession Number

2000/2.105

Medium and Support

terracotta

Secondary Keywords

biological components

components

components and systems

components by specific context

figures (representations)

objects we use

sculpture

sculpture by material

the human body

upper body

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

visual works by subject type

Title

Head

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Akan

Accession Number

2003/2.50

Medium and Support

terracotta

Secondary Keywords

biological components

components

components and systems

components by specific context

figures (representations)

objects we use

sculpture

sculpture by material

the human body

upper body

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

visual works by subject type

Title

Royal Seat

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Ashanti

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

1997/1.356

Medium and Support

carved wood

Secondary Keywords

aristocracy

descriptors

furnishings

furnishings by form or function

furniture by form or function

groups of people

nobility

object genres

object genres by material

objects

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

political figures

seats

social classes

social classes by specific type

social groups

upper class

Title

Male Figure

Artist

African, Congo (Zaire), Hemba

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1950

Accession Number

1983/2.142

Medium and Support

carved wood

Secondary Keywords

figures

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

people by gender

physical activities

physical activities by general context

visual works

visual works by subject type

Title

Ancestral Shrine Figure (Female)

Artist

African, Nigeria, Ibo

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1940

Accession Number

1981/2.142

Medium and Support

carved inoko wood and kaolin

Secondary Keywords

buildings and the land

descriptors

figures

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

people by family relationship

religious structures

sculpture

sculpture by technique

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

visual works by subject type

Title

Figure of Woman sitting nursing baby

Artist

African, Nigeria, Ibo

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1950

Accession Number

1983/2.174

Medium and Support

Pottery with white pigment

Secondary Keywords

child

children (people by age group)

family

figures

figures (representations)

how we live

objects we use

parents

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

people by age group

people by family relationship

physical activities

physical activities by general context

relationships

visual works

visual works by subject type

youth

Title

Figure of a Man sitting with hands on knees

Artist

African, Nigeria, Ibo

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1950

Accession Number

1983/2.173

Medium and Support

ceramic

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

figures

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

people by gender

physical activities

physical activities by general context

visual works

visual works by subject type

Title

Ancestral Shrine Figure (Male)

Artist

African, Nigeria, Ibo

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1940

Accession Number

1985/1.87

Medium and Support

carved wood

Secondary Keywords

figures

figures (representations)

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

people by family relationship

people by gender

physical activities

physical activities by general context

sculpture

sculpture by function

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

visual works by subject type

Title

Effigy Head

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Idoma

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1940

Accession Number

1982/2.61

Medium and Support

carved wood with paint

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

biological components

components

components and systems

components by specific context

figures (representations)

igbo region

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by gender

southern nigerian styles

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

the human body

upper body

visual works

visual works by subject type

west african styles

Title

Staff

Artist

African, Tanzania, Kagura

Accession Number

2001/2.8

Medium and Support

wood

Secondary Keywords

biological components

components

components and systems

components by specific context

equipment

equipment by context

equipment for personal use

figures (representations)

objects

objects we use

the human body

tools and equipment

upper body

visual works

visual works by subject type

walking sticks

Title

Soldier figure

Artist

African, West Africa, Kamba

Physical Description

Carved wooden figure of a soldier. The general shape is cyclindrical and elongated on the vertical axis. The helmet, uniform, and gun are styled after WW2 era armaments. The jacket, gun, and face are detailed.

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1900-1983

Accession Number

1983/2.193

Medium and Support

wood

Secondary Keywords

costume

costume by function

descriptors

figures

object genres

object genres by material

objects

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

people by gender

uniforms

visual works

visual works by subject type

weaponry

weapons and ammunition

whip

Title

Sculpture for Jo or Gwa Society

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Mali, Bamana

Century

Probably 20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

1971/2.16

Medium and Support

carved wood

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

figures

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

people by family relationship

visual works

visual works by subject type

Title

Female Ancestor Figure

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Mali, Dogon

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1900-1971

Accession Number

1971/2.24

Medium and Support

carved wood, patination, blood, millet, egg shell

Secondary Keywords

figures

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

people by family relationship

people by gender

sculpture

sculpture by subject type

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

Title

Male Figure

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Mali, Dogon

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1900-1990

Accession Number

1991/1.84

Medium and Support

carved wood

Secondary Keywords

figures

people and occupations

Title

Pendant in the form of a pregnant woman

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Mali, Dogon

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1950

Accession Number

1983/2.143

Medium and Support

brass

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

biological concepts

costume

costume accessories

costume accessories worn

descriptors

females

figures

jewelry

jewelry by form

metalwork

object genres

object genres by material

objects

objects of adornment

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

people by gender

scientific concepts

Title

Staff

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Mozambique, Yao

Accession Number

2001/2.5

Medium and Support

wood

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

biological components

components

components and systems

components by specific context

east african

equipment

equipment by context

equipment for personal use

figures (representations)

makonde region and lake nyasa area styles

objects

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

the human body

tools and equipment

upper body

visual works

visual works by subject type

Title

Commemorative Head of an Oba of the Benin kingdom

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Nigeria, Benin

Physical Description

Cast brass head of a human. An opening at the top would have supported a carved elephant tusk. The heads wears elaborate "winged" headgear.

Accession Number

2005/1.260

Medium and Support

bronze

Secondary Keywords

aristocracy

biological components

buildings and the land

components

components and systems

components by specific context

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

figures

figures (representations)

groups of people

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nobility

nonferrous metal

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

political figures

religious structures

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

social classes

social classes by specific type

social groups

the human body

upper body

upper class

visual works

visual works by subject type

Title

Ibeji Figure

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Nigeria, Yoruba

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1900-1983

Accession Number

1983/2.191

Medium and Support

wood

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

figures

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

people and culture

people and occupations

physical activities

physical activities by general context

visual works

visual works by subject type

Title

Twin Figures (Ibeji)

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Nigeria, Yoruba

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1925-1940

Accession Number

1986/2.113

Medium and Support

carved wood and glass beads

Secondary Keywords

figures

people and occupations

Title

Male Ibeji Figure (Eshu as Ibeji)

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Nigeria, Yoruba

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1925-1940

Accession Number

1986/2.121

Medium and Support

carved wood, glass beads, blue pigment

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

figures

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

people by gender

physical activities

physical activities by general context

southern nigerian styles

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

visual works

visual works by subject type

west african styles

Title

Male Ibeji Figure

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Nigeria, Yoruba

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1925-1940

Accession Number

1986/2.122

Medium and Support

carved wood, glass beads, blue pigment

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

beads and sets of beads

beadwork

descriptors

figures

object genres

object genres by form

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

people by gender

physical activities

physical activities by general context

southern nigerian styles

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

visual works

visual works by subject type

west african styles

Title

Ibeji Figure

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Nigeria, Yoruba

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

1997/1.323

Medium and Support

carved wood, multicolored beads, cowrie shells, string and brass

Secondary Keywords

figures

jewelry

objects

objects of adornment

people and occupations

Title

Ibeji Figure

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Nigeria, Yoruba

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

1997/1.324

Medium and Support

carved wood, metal and beads

Secondary Keywords

beadwork

figures

objects we use

people and occupations

Title

Kneeling Male Nomoli Figure

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Sierra Leone

Century

Pre-19th century

Object Creation Date

before 1800

Accession Number

1988/1.142

Medium and Support

soapstone

Secondary Keywords

figures

people and occupations