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Title
Plate
Artist
J.T. Abernathy
Artist Life Dates
born 1933
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1923-1969
Accession Number
1969/2.27
Medium and Support
stoneware
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
dishes
modern and contemporary art
objects we use
vessels for serving and consuming food
Title
Plate
Artist
J.T. Abernathy
Artist Life Dates
born 1933
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1923-1969
Accession Number
1969/2.26
Medium and Support
stoneware
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
dishes
modern and contemporary art
objects we use
vessels for serving and consuming food
Title
Pot
Artist
Artist Unknown, Acoma Pueblo, Native American
Physical Description
A squat, gracefully rounded pot with a mouth that is slightly smaller than the widest circumference of the pot, and a tapered base. The interior is colored white. There is a band of black along the brim. The exterior is decorated with a pattern of alternating squares: brownish-orange squares divided vertically by a white stripe broken by three thin black lines; and white squares divided diagonally with wave-like black shapes.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1930
Accession Number
1984/2.20
Medium and Support
earthenware
Secondary Keywords
ceramics
containers
containers by form
descriptors
design elements
modern and contemporary art
native north american styles
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
people and culture
pottery (object genre)
pueblo
religion
religions
rio grande pueblo styles
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
the americas
Title
Goldweight in the shape of a sword with sheath
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Akan-Speaking Peoples, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire
Physical Description
Goldweight in the shape of a sword with a smooth handle, covered by a sheath decorated in a pattern of small "bubbles."
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1985
Accession Number
1997/1.515
Medium and Support
brass
Secondary Keywords
africa (continent)
cases (containers)
ceremonial weapons
containers
containers by form
geographic and political locations
goldweights
objects we use
weapons
weapons and ammunition
Title
Knife with Sheath
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Algeria, Berber?
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1998/1.129A&B
Medium and Support
metal blade with wood handle trimmed in metal and fabric covered leather sheath
Secondary Keywords
cases (containers)
containers
containers by form
descriptors
edged weapons
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
weapons
weapons and ammunition
Access to media is restricted to U-M users.
Title
Large Leather Purse
Artist
Artist Unknown, African
Physical Description
A large leather purse shaped like an arrow. The purse is almost completely bordered with fringe and has green red, and orange decorative badges on it.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
2010/2.3
Medium and Support
leather
Secondary Keywords
bags (costume accessories)
containers
containers by form
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories carried
descriptors
object genres
object genres by function
objects we use
Access to media is restricted to U-M users.
Title
Brass Knife with Sheath
Artist
Artist Unknown, African
Physical Description
A long knife with a brass handle and its sheath. A dark brown rope is tied to the sheath, which has etched designs decorating it.
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
2010/2.8
Medium and Support
brass
Secondary Keywords
cases (containers)
containers
containers by form
descriptors
edged weapons
metalwork
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
weapons
weapons and ammunition
Title
Leopard Box Lid
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Benin
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1875
Accession Number
1985/2.12
Medium and Support
wood and copper
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
closures
components
components and systems
components by specific context
container components
containers
containers by form
copper and copper alloy
covers (closures)
descriptors
inorganic material
mammals
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
Title
Ceramic pot with chameleons and lizards
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1986/1.156
Medium and Support
Pottery
Secondary Keywords
animals
animals and creatures
containers
containers by form
descriptors
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
the natural world
Title
Vessel
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Century
early 20th century
Object Creation Date
early 20th century
Accession Number
2000/2.110
Medium and Support
terracotta
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by material
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Teapot-Form Vessel
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Century
early 20th century
Object Creation Date
early 20th century
Accession Number
2000/2.112
Medium and Support
terracotta
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by material
vessels for serving and consuming food
vessels for serving drinks
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Bowl
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Century
late 19th - early 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890-1920
Accession Number
2000/2.113
Medium and Support
terracotta
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by material
vessels
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Bowl
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Century
early 20th century
Object Creation Date
early 20th century
Accession Number
2000/2.114
Medium and Support
terracotta
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
objects
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by material
vessels
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Bowl
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Century
early 20th century
Object Creation Date
early 20th century
Accession Number
2000/2.115
Medium and Support
terracotta
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
objects
objects we use
vessels
Title
Pipe Bowl
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Century
early 20th century
Object Creation Date
early 20th century
Accession Number
2000/2.116
Medium and Support
terracotta
Secondary Keywords
smoking and tobacco use
containers
containers by form
equipment
equipment by context
equipment for personal use
objects
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by material
tools and equipment
vessels
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Vessel
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Century
early 20th century
Object Creation Date
early 20th century
Accession Number
2000/2.121
Medium and Support
terracotta
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by material
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Scabbard (of set of knife and scabbard)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire)
Century
Possibly 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1900
Accession Number
1984/2.54B
Medium and Support
Iron, copper, leather, string, wood and brass tacks
Secondary Keywords
cases (containers)
containers
containers by form
descriptors
inorganic material
iron and iron alloy
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
objects we use
sheaths
weapons and ammunition
Title
Cup
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1925
Accession Number
1984/2.37
Medium and Support
carved wood
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
drinking vessels
materials
materials by origin
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels for serving and consuming food
wood and wood products
Title
Miniature pipe bowl in shape of man's head
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1925
Accession Number
1986/1.213
Medium and Support
wood
Secondary Keywords
biological components
components
components and systems
components by specific context
containers
containers by form
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by gender
the human body
upper body
vessels
Title
Palm Wine Cup with Figure of a Head
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1983
Accession Number
1983/2.163
Medium and Support
carved wood
Secondary Keywords
biological components
components
components and systems
components by specific context
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
drinking vessels
objects we use
the human body
upper body
vessels for serving and consuming food
Title
Wallet
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1985/1.160
Medium and Support
natural fiber
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for personal gear
containers for personal use
descriptors
fiber and fiber products
materials
materials by form
materials by physical form
objects we use
Title
Jar
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1983/2.172
Medium and Support
ceramic with incised design
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by form
descriptors
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Razor Box
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1984/2.29
Medium and Support
carved wood, brass, natural fiber, patination and red wood
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
descriptors
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by technique
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Cup
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
late 19th century
Accession Number
1984/2.31
Medium and Support
wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
drinking vessels
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels
vessels for serving and consuming food
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Cup
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
1984/2.32
Medium and Support
wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
drinking vessels
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
sculpture
sculpture by technique
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels
vessels for serving and consuming food
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Drinking horn
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1880
Accession Number
1984/2.33
Medium and Support
cape buffalo horn and plant fibers
Secondary Keywords
animal material
animals and creatures
containers
containers by form
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
drinking vessels
horns
keratinous material
mammals
materials
materials by origin
objects
objects we use
vessels for serving and consuming food
Title
Pot
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
Possibly 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1900
Accession Number
1985/1.158
Medium and Support
Pottery, brass holder, and fiber attachment
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by form
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Covered Food Basket
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1985/1.159
Medium and Support
natural fiber
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
containers by function or context
containers for cooking food
containers for storing or transporting food
culinary containers
descriptors
materials
materials by function
object genres
object genres by function
objects
objects we use
vessels
Title
Bowl in the shape of a ceramic vessel
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890
Accession Number
1985/1.161
Medium and Support
wood, fiber, brass tacks and pigment
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by form
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Covered Box in the Shape of a Stacked Basket (Lid)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1930
Accession Number
1985/1.162A
Medium and Support
wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by form
descriptors
object genres
object genres by function
objects
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Covered Box in the Shape of a Stacked Basket (Base)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1930
Accession Number
1985/1.162B
Medium and Support
carved wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by form
descriptors
object genres
object genres by function
objects
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Bowl
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890
Accession Number
1985/1.170
Medium and Support
ceramic, red wood powder and fiber
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by form
descriptors
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
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
Vessel with four faces carved on rim
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1940
Accession Number
1985/2.3
Medium and Support
carved wood and tkoola powder residue
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
biological components
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
components
components and systems
components by specific context
containers
containers by form
heads
objects we use
people and culture
sculpture
sculpture by technique
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
the human body
upper body
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Jar
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
Possibly 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1900
Accession Number
1985/2.4
Medium and Support
terracotta, fiber, wood, and red wood powder
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by form
objects
objects we use
people and culture
sculpture
sculpture by material
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Cup
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1875
Accession Number
1985/2.44
Medium and Support
carved wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
drinking vessels
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
sculpture
sculpture by technique
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels
vessels for serving and consuming food
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Basket with cover
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1985/2.5
Medium and Support
woven raffia and wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by form
descriptors
object genres
object genres by function
object genres by material
object-making processes and techniques
objects
objects we use
people and culture
processes and techniques
processes and techniques by specific type
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Box
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890
Accession Number
1984/2.24
Medium and Support
wood,, plant fibers and tkoola powder
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by form
descriptors
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Textile Storage Box
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
1983/2.169
Medium and Support
wood and rattan fiber
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
descriptors
merchant vessels
merchant vessels by cargo type
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
transportation vehicles
vehicles
watercraft
watercraft by function
watercraft by specific type
Title
Crescent-shaped box with human face
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
late 19th century
Accession Number
1985/1.141
Medium and Support
wood and tkoola powder
Secondary Keywords
biological components
components
components and systems
components by specific context
containers
containers by form
descriptors
design elements
heads
motifs
natural element motifs
objects we use
the human body
upper body
Title
Vessel
Artist
African, Congo (Zaire), Songye
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1925-1940
Accession Number
1987/2.53
Medium and Support
earthenware
Secondary Keywords
ceramics
containers
containers by form
descriptors
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
pottery (object genre)
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
Title
Pipe Bowl
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Ethiopia, Anuak
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1960
Accession Number
1985/2.35
Medium and Support
ceramic
Secondary Keywords
smoking and tobacco use
containers
containers by form
equipment
equipment by context
equipment for personal use
objects we use
people and culture
physical activities
physical activities by general context
tools and equipment
vessels
Title
Pipe Bowl
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Ethiopia, Anuak
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1960
Accession Number
1985/2.36
Medium and Support
ceramic
Secondary Keywords
smoking and tobacco use
containers
containers by form
descriptors
equipment
equipment by context
equipment for personal use
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
physical activities
physical activities by general context
tools and equipment
vessels
Title
Bowl
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Akan
Century
mid 20th century
Object Creation Date
mid 20th century
Accession Number
2000/2.119
Medium and Support
terracotta
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
containers
containers by form
objects
objects we use
people and culture
sculpture
sculpture by material
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
west african styles
western guinea coast styles
Title
Pot with Lid
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Ashanti
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
1998/1.123B
Medium and Support
bronze
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
vessels
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Pot with Lid
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Ashanti
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
1998/1.123A
Medium and Support
bronze
Secondary Keywords
closures
components
components and systems
components by specific context
container components
containers
containers by form
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
covers (closures)
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
vessels
Title
Mortar, of Mortar and Pestle
Artist
African, Guinea, Marka
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1920
Accession Number
1983/1.353.1
Medium and Support
carved wood
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
equipment
equipment by mode of operation
equipment by process
grinding and milling equipment
household objects
objects we use
tools and equipment
Title
Container for liquids with four nozzles
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Nigeria, Tuareg
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1984
Accession Number
1984/1.313
Medium and Support
camel leather
Secondary Keywords
containers by form
objects we use
Title
Knife with wooden scabbard
Artist
African, Southern Songye
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1985/2.123A-B
Medium and Support
iron, wood, copper and twine
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
cases (containers)
central and equatorial african styles
containers
containers by form
edged weapons
luba region
objects
objects we use
people and culture
sheaths
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
weapons and ammunition
western democratic republic of congo styles
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Title
Untitled vessel
Artist
Ray Allen
Physical Description
A bulbous vessel with a narrow base and wide mouth that is flanged. The vessel is made up of small, glued pieces of wood that are then turned, creating an intricate pattern in the wood's fine, finished surface. The predominate decorations are bands of diamonds and triangles that run around the widest point of the vessel and beneath the flanged mouth.
Large wood vessel with rings of Native American-inspired design patterns
Artist Life Dates
(Dickson, Tennessee, 1930 - 2000, Yuma, Arizona)
Century
late 20th century
Object Creation Date
1995
Accession Number
2002/2.119
Medium and Support
mesquite, satin wood, blood wood, rose wood, curly maple, ebony, dyed veneer
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
descriptors
design elements
materials
materials by origin
native north american styles
objects we use
patterns (design elements)
patterns by specific type
people and culture
plant material
processes and techniques
processes and techniques by material
processes and techniques by specific type
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
the americas
wood and wood products
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