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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

relevance

rank 8.44182

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

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

relevance

rank 8.44182

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

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

relevance

rank 8.42593

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

Knife

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Bamileke

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

1998/1.101

Medium and Support

metal blade with wood handle

relevance

rank 8.31613

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

cameroon grassfields

cameroon styles

cutting equipment

cutting tools

descriptors

edged weapons

equipment

equipment by process

object genres

object genres by material

objects

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

tools and equipment

weapons

weapons and ammunition

west african styles

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

relevance

rank 8.29607

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

Kneeling Female Figure

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1950

Accession Number

1982/1.276

Medium and Support

carved and painted wood

relevance

rank 8.24639

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

descriptors

gur-speaking peoples styles

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

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

visual works by subject type

west african styles

western sudanese styles

Title

Blanket (one of a pair)

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Mali, Fulani

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1920

Accession Number

1984/1.267.2

Medium and Support

wool

relevance

rank 8.23915

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

animal material

coverings and hangings

coverings and hangings by form

coverings and hangings by specific type

descriptors

fabric

furnishings

furnishings by form or function

hair

hair and hair components

hair by form

keratinous material

materials

materials by origin

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

textiles

west african styles

western sudanese fringe-dwelling peoples

western sudanese styles

Title

Panel with Geometric Design

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1920-1940

Accession Number

1984/2.80

Medium and Support

raffia

relevance

rank 8.21512

Secondary Keywords

aegean

aegean periods

african

african styles by region

central and equatorial african styles

central democratic republic of congo styles

descriptors

design elements

early western world

greek

mediterranean

object genres

object genres by material

panels

patterns (design elements)

patterns by specific type

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

visual and tactile

western democratic republic of congo styles

Title

Panel with Geometric Design

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba

Century

Possibly 20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1900

Accession Number

1984/2.75

Medium and Support

raffia

relevance

rank 8.21512

Secondary Keywords

aegean

aegean periods

african

african styles by region

central and equatorial african styles

central democratic republic of congo styles

descriptors

design elements

early western world

greek

mediterranean

object genres

object genres by material

panels

patterns (design elements)

patterns by specific type

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

visual and tactile

western democratic republic of congo styles

Title

Hat

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

1985/2.72

Medium and Support

natural fiber

relevance

rank 8.21080

Secondary Keywords

accessories worn on the head

african

african styles by region

central and equatorial african styles

central democratic republic of congo styles

clothing

costume

costume accessories

costume accessories worn

headgear

objects

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

western democratic republic of congo styles

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

relevance

rank 8.20489

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

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

relevance

rank 8.15830

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

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

relevance

rank 8.09358

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

Scarification knife

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1935

Accession Number

1985/2.68

Medium and Support

iron and copper wire

relevance

rank 8.02213

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

central and equatorial african styles

central democratic republic of congo styles

ceremonial weapons

cutting equipment

cutting tools

edged weapons

equipment

equipment by process

objects

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

tools and equipment

weapons

weapons and ammunition

western democratic republic of congo styles

Title

Scarification knife

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1935

Accession Number

1985/2.69

Medium and Support

steel and copper wire

relevance

rank 8.02213

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

central and equatorial african styles

central democratic republic of congo styles

ceremonial weapons

cutting equipment

cutting tools

edged weapons

equipment

equipment by process

objects

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

tools and equipment

weapons

weapons and ammunition

western democratic republic of congo styles

Title

Beaded Miniature Hat

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1950

Accession Number

1985/1.164

Medium and Support

wool cloth, raffia, leather, glass beads and shells

relevance

rank 8.00915

Secondary Keywords

accessories worn on the head

african

african styles by region

beads and sets of beads

central and equatorial african styles

central democratic republic of congo styles

costume

costume accessories

costume accessories worn

descriptors

headgear

object genres

object genres by form

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

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

relevance

rank 8.00812

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

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

relevance

rank 7.98401

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

Adze

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

1998/1.96

Medium and Support

iron blade with wood handle

relevance

rank 7.94836

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

cutting equipment

cutting tools

descriptors

equipment

equipment by process

gur-speaking peoples styles

inorganic material

iron and iron alloy

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

object genres

object genres by material

objects

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

tools

tools and equipment

west african styles

western sudanese styles

Title

Adze

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

1998/1.97

Medium and Support

iron blade and handle with copper and brass decoration

relevance

rank 7.94836

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

cutting equipment

cutting tools

descriptors

equipment

equipment by process

gur-speaking peoples styles

inorganic material

iron and iron alloy

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

object genres

object genres by material

objects

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

tools

tools and equipment

west african styles

western sudanese styles

Title

Anklet with six figures

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi?

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1950

Accession Number

1985/1.193

Medium and Support

brass

relevance

rank 7.92972

Secondary Keywords

layout features

african

african styles by region

animals

animals and creatures

components

components and systems

components by specific context

costume

costume accessories

costume accessories worn

gur-speaking peoples styles

illustrations

illustrations by form

images and ornament

information form components

jewelry

jewelry by location

jewelry worn on legs and feet

layout features

objects

objects we use

people and culture

people and occupations

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

the natural world

west african styles

western sudanese styles

Title

N'Tomo Mask

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Mali, Bamana

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1900-1970

Accession Number

1983/2.183

Medium and Support

wood, cowrie shells and red seeds

relevance

rank 7.92339

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

combination inorganic/organic animal material

combination inorganic/organic material

costume

costume by function

descriptors

manding

materials

materials by composition

object genres

object genres by material

objects

objects we use

people and culture

shell (animal material)

shell and shell material

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

west african styles

western sudanese 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

relevance

rank 7.91829

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

Ngbaka Throwing Knife

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire)

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

1998/1.69

Medium and Support

metal blade with fabric and cord covered wood handle

relevance

rank 7.90774

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

central and equatorial african styles

descriptors

edged weapons

northern democratic republic of congo styles

northwest democratic republic of congo styles

object genres

object genres by material

objects

objects we use

people and culture

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

weapons

weapons and ammunition

western democratic republic of congo styles

Title

Commemorative Shrine Lamp

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Benin or Nigeria, Bariba Region

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

1997/1.348

Medium and Support

terracotta

relevance

rank 7.83072

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

buildings and the land

descriptors

furnishings

furnishings by form or function

gur-speaking peoples styles

lighting devices

lighting devices by form

object genres

object genres by function

objects we use

people and culture

religious structures

sculpture

sculpture by material

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

west african styles

western sudanese styles

Title

Twisted metal bracelet with chameleon

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1950

Accession Number

1985/2.54

Medium and Support

cast bronze (cire perdue)

relevance

rank 7.82569

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

animals

animals and creatures

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

costume

costume accessories

costume accessories worn

descriptors

gur-speaking peoples styles

inorganic material

jewelry

jewelry by location

jewelry worn on arms and hands

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

object genres

object genres by technique

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

the natural world

west african styles

western sudanese styles

Title

Headband

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1940

Accession Number

1985/1.167

Medium and Support

cotton, natural dyes, shells, raffia, glass beads

relevance

rank 7.82133

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

central and equatorial african styles

central democratic republic of congo styles

combination inorganic/organic animal material

combination inorganic/organic material

descriptors

materials

materials by composition

object genres

object genres by material

people and culture

shell and shell material

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

19th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

1985/2.71

Medium and Support

natural fiber and string

relevance

rank 7.81132

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

Display figure

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Osei Bonsu, Asante (Akan) Peoples, Ghana

Physical Description

A poised, naturalistic male figure sits on a stool, holding an egg in his right hand, his left hand resting on his left knee. The head is round, almost egg-shaped, with a high, sloping forehead rising from pronounced eyebrows. The eyes are almond-shped, the nost long and slender, the mouth a small straight line. The neck is long and ringed. Its surface is smooth, and carefully finished, golden brown in color, though worn or mottled in places.

Artist Life Dates

1900-1977

Object Creation Date

circa 1950

Accession Number

2001/2.33

Medium and Support

wood

relevance

rank 7.80195

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

animal material

animal material by form or function

descriptors

egg and egg components

furnishings

furnishings by form or function

furniture

furniture by form or function

materials

materials by origin

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by gender

seating furniture

single seating furniture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

visual works

visual works by subject type

west african styles

western guinea coast 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

relevance

rank 7.62397

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

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

relevance

rank 7.62397

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

Hairpin

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Mangbetu

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1900-1985

Accession Number

1985/2.40

Medium and Support

bronze

relevance

rank 7.60258

Secondary Keywords

accessories worn on the head

african

african styles by region

central and equatorial african styles

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

costume

costume accessories

costume accessories worn

descriptors

hair accessories

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

northeast democratic republic of congo styles

northern democratic republic of congo styles

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

western democratic republic of congo styles

zande-mangbetu region

Title

Anklet with figures on opposing ends

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1950

Accession Number

1985/2.53

Medium and Support

cast bronze, lost wax method

relevance

rank 7.52819

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

costume

costume accessories

costume accessories worn

descriptors

gur-speaking peoples styles

inorganic material

jewelry

jewelry by location

jewelry worn on legs and feet

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

object genres

object genres by technique

objects

objects we use

people and culture

people and occupations

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

visual works

visual works by subject type

west african styles

western sudanese styles

Title

Belt

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1920

Accession Number

1985/1.168

Medium and Support

raffia cloth, thread, cowrie shells and glass beads

relevance

rank 7.38644

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

beads and sets of beads

beadwork

central and equatorial african styles

central democratic republic of congo styles

combination inorganic/organic animal material

combination inorganic/organic material

costume

costume accessories

costume accessories worn

descriptors

materials

materials by composition

object genres

object genres by form

object genres by material

objects

objects we use

people and culture

shell and shell material

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

western democratic republic of congo styles

Title

Untitled (South African Boy)

Artist

Edward West

Physical Description

A young boy standing next to a long wall with grafitti with his left hand raised.

Artist Life Dates

American, 1949

Accession Number

2012/1.246

Medium and Support

color photograph on paper

relevance

rank 7.35067

Secondary Keywords

african

african regions

architectural elements

components

components and systems

components by specific context

enclosing structural elements

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by gender

structural elements

structural elements and structural element components

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

walls and wall components

Title

Kuduo - Brass Container

Artist

Artist Unknown, African

Physical Description

A brass container with two separate parts, the container base and a lid cover on top. The container base is flat and round; while the cover has a smei-sphere shape with a narrow neck lid with knob on top.

Object Creation Date

1900-1985

Accession Number

2010/1.170

Medium and Support

brass

relevance

rank 5.30738

Secondary Keywords

african

descriptors

metalwork

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

Title

Nut ring

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Akan

Century

Possibly 20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1900

Accession Number

1986/2.147

Medium and Support

cast bronze, lost wax method

relevance

rank 4.29949

Secondary Keywords

african

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

fruit

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

materials by origin

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

people and culture

plant material

styles and periods

styles and periods by region