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La Jouane; Tancrède Abraham

Title
La Jouane
Artist
Tancrède Abraham
Artist Life Dates
1836-1895
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1867
Accession Number
1973/1.739
Medium and Support
etching on paper
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
plants
the natural world
waterscapes

Yellow House; Blanche Ackers

Title
Yellow House
Artist
Blanche Ackers
Artist Life Dates
b. 1916
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1990-1999
Accession Number
2002/1.195
Medium and Support
crayon on paper
Secondary Keywords
animals
animals and creatures
buildings and the land
colors
descriptors
dwellings
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by origin
natural landscapes
objects we use
people and occupations
plant material
plants
residential structures
settlements and landscapes
single built works
single built works by function
single built works by specific type
the natural world
vegetation and vegetation components
vegetation components
visual and tactile
visual works
visual works by subject type
woody plants

Monolith, The Face of Half Dome, Yosemite Valley, California, from "Museum Set Edition"; Ansel Adams

Title
Monolith, The Face of Half Dome, Yosemite Valley, California, from "Museum Set Edition"
Artist
Ansel Adams
Artist Life Dates
1902-1984
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1927
Accession Number
1981/2.160
Medium and Support
gelatin silver print on paper
Secondary Keywords
americas
architecture
atmospheric effects
descriptors
geography
inorganic material
locality
materials
materials by composition
modern and contemporary art
north & central america
the natural world
united states
valleys

Mt. Williamson, Sierra Nevada, from Manzanar, California, from the "Museum Set Edition"; Ansel Adams

Title
Mt. Williamson, Sierra Nevada, from Manzanar, California, from the "Museum Set Edition"
Artist
Ansel Adams
Artist Life Dates
1902-1984
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1944
Accession Number
1981/2.161
Medium and Support
gelatin silver print on paper
Secondary Keywords
atmospheric effects
descriptors
geography
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
modern and contemporary art
the natural world

Half Dome, Merced River, Winter, Yosemite Valley, California, from the "Museum Set Edition"; Ansel Adams

Title
Half Dome, Merced River, Winter, Yosemite Valley, California, from the "Museum Set Edition"
Artist
Ansel Adams
Artist Life Dates
1902-1984
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1938; printed 1980
Accession Number
1987/1.171
Medium and Support
gelatin silver print on paper
Secondary Keywords
americas
architecture
atmospheric effects
descriptors
geography
inorganic material
locality
materials
materials by composition
modern and contemporary art
north & central america
plants
seasons
the natural world
united states
valleys

Tenaya Creek, Dogwood, Rain, Yosemite Valley, California, from "Museum Set Edition"; Ansel Adams

Title
Tenaya Creek, Dogwood, Rain, Yosemite Valley, California, from "Museum Set Edition"
Artist
Ansel Adams
Artist Life Dates
1902-1984
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1948
Accession Number
1985/2.96
Medium and Support
gelatin silver print on paper
Secondary Keywords
americas
descriptors
geography
inorganic material
locality
materials
materials by composition
modern and contemporary art
north & central america
plants
the natural world
united states
valleys

Rectangular Bronze Form No. 2; Robert Adams

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

Goldweight in the shape of a coiled rope; Artist Unknown, African, Akan-Speaking Peoples, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire

Title
Goldweight in the shape of a coiled rope
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Akan-Speaking Peoples, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire
Physical Description
Goldweight in the shape of a coiled rope, tied together in the middle.
Century
Possibly 20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1985
Accession Number
1986/2.133
Medium and Support
brass
Secondary Keywords
africa (continent)
cord (fiber product)
descriptors
fiber and fiber products
fiber products
geographic and political locations
goldweights
materials
materials by form
materials by physical form
objects

Goldweight in the shape of a coiled rope; Artist Unknown, African, Akan-Speaking Peoples, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire

Title
Goldweight in the shape of a coiled rope
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Akan-Speaking Peoples, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire
Physical Description
Goldweight in the shape of a coiled rope, tied together in the middle.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1985
Accession Number
1997/1.459
Medium and Support
brass
Secondary Keywords
africa (continent)
cord (fiber product)
descriptors
fiber and fiber products
fiber products
geographic and political locations
goldweights
materials
materials by form
materials by physical form

Goldweight in the shape of coiled rope; Artist Unknown, African, Akan-Speaking Peoples, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire

Title
Goldweight in the shape of coiled rope
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Akan-Speaking Peoples, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire
Physical Description
Goldweight in the shape of a twisted rope.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1985
Accession Number
1997/1.452
Medium and Support
brass
Secondary Keywords
africa (continent)
cord (fiber product)
descriptors
fiber and fiber products
fiber products
geographic and political locations
goldweights
materials
materials by form
materials by physical form

Goldweight in the shape of a coiled rope; Artist Unknown, African, Akan-Speaking Peoples, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire

Title
Goldweight in the shape of a coiled rope
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Akan-Speaking Peoples, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire
Physical Description
Goldweight in the shape of a coiled rope, tied together at the middle.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1985
Accession Number
1997/1.502
Medium and Support
brass
Secondary Keywords
africa (continent)
cord (fiber product)
descriptors
fiber and fiber products
fiber products
geographic and political locations
goldweights
materials
materials by form
materials by physical form

Hunting Whistle; Artist Unknown, African, Angola, Chokwe

Title
Hunting Whistle
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Angola, Chokwe
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1971
Accession Number
1971/2.47
Medium and Support
carved wood
Secondary Keywords
aerophones
biological components
components
components and systems
components by specific context
descriptors
duct flutes
flutes (aerophones)
materials
materials by origin
objects we use
plant material
sound devices
sound devices by acoustical characteristics
the human body
upper body
wood and wood products

Belt pendant in the shape of a hand; Artist Unknown, African

Title
Belt pendant in the shape of a hand
Artist
Artist Unknown, African
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1925
Accession Number
1987/2.72
Medium and Support
leather, cowrie shells, raffia, and red wood color
Secondary Keywords
beadwork
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
descriptors
hands
human body
materials
materials by composition
objects
objects we use
shell and shell material
the natural world

Long Wood and Metal Pipe; Artist Unknown, African

Title
Long Wood and Metal Pipe
Artist
Artist Unknown, African
Physical Description
A long, wood and metal pipe. A metal lid is attached to the end by a chain.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
2010/2.5
Medium and Support
wood and metal
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
materials by origin
metal and metal products
object genres
object genres by form
plant material
wood and wood products

Medium Metal Pipe; Artist Unknown, African

Title
Medium Metal Pipe
Artist
Artist Unknown, African
Physical Description
A brown, metal pipe with a lid and three utensils attached by chains.
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
2010/2.6
Medium and Support
metal
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
object genres
object genres by form

Small Metal and Bone Pipe; Artist Unknown, African

Title
Small Metal and Bone Pipe
Artist
Artist Unknown, African
Physical Description
A small pipe made out of metal and bone. The bone portion has a triangle design etched on it.
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
2010/2.7
Medium and Support
metal and bone
Secondary Keywords
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
object genres
object genres by form

Bracelet with Orange Beads and Metal Squares; Artist Unknown, African

Title
Bracelet with Orange Beads and Metal Squares
Artist
Artist Unknown, African
Physical Description
a bracelet consisting of horizontal orange beads and metal squares. The metal squares are painted with a blue and green design.
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
2010/2.13
Medium and Support
beads, metal, string
Secondary Keywords
beads and sets of beads
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
descriptors
inorganic material
jewelry
jewelry by location
jewelry worn on arms and hands
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
object genres
object genres by form
objects we use

Hyena Puppet Head (Nama, Sogu kun); Artist Unknown, African, Bamana Peoples, Mali

Title
Hyena Puppet Head (Nama, Sogu kun)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Bamana Peoples, Mali
Physical Description
Stylized wood carving of hyena head; two pieces of wood joined to form articulating jaw. edged with prominent teeth. short upright ears, long triangular nose or snout; eyes, teeth, nose and crown of head overlaid with sheet metal. Wood is unpainted.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1971/2.23
Medium and Support
wood, sheet metal
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
biological components
buildings and the land
components
components and systems
components by specific context
descriptors
inorganic material
mammals
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
performing arts buildings
performing arts structures
puppets
recreational artifacts
recreational artifacts for noncompetitive activities
sculpture
sculpture by material
single built works
single built works by function
single built works by specific type
the human body
upper body
visual works
visual works by medium or technique

Ram Rod Puppet Head (Bakòrò, Sogokun); Artist Unknown, African, Bamana Peoples, Mali

Title
Ram Rod Puppet Head (Bakòrò, Sogokun)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Bamana Peoples, Mali
Physical Description
A naturalistic rendering of a ram, with striations incised into the top of the head and down the first third of the horns which sweep forward in a natural curve toward the nose. Eyes inlaid with green glass, and muzzle is overlaid with strip of metal. Jaw articulates, tied with cord. Cloth ears are attached and dangle on either side of head. Wood is unpainted.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1971/2.22
Medium and Support
wood, sheet metal, glass and cloth
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
biological components
buildings and the land
components
components and systems
components by specific context
descriptors
inorganic material
mammals
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
performing arts buildings
performing arts structures
puppets
recreational artifacts
recreational artifacts for noncompetitive activities
sculpture
sculpture by material
sheep
single built works
single built works by function
single built works by specific type
the human body
upper body
visual works
visual works by medium or technique

Leopard Box Lid; Artist Unknown, African, Benin

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

Night Bird Mask; Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Bobo

Title
Night Bird Mask
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Bobo
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1971
Accession Number
1971/2.41
Medium and Support
wood and paint
Secondary Keywords
animals
descriptors
materials
materials by origin
objects we use
plant material
the natural world
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
wood and wood products

Whistle/Flute; Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Bwa/Mossi

Title
Whistle/Flute
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Bwa/Mossi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1985
Accession Number
1985/1.144
Medium and Support
wood
Secondary Keywords
aerophones
descriptors
flutes (aerophones)
materials
materials by origin
objects we use
plant material
sound devices
sound devices by acoustical characteristics
wood and wood products

Bracelet; Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi

Title
Bracelet
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1988/1.143
Medium and Support
bronze
Secondary Keywords
bracelets (jewelry)
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
descriptors
inorganic material
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
objects we use

Standing anthropomorphic figure; Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi

Title
Standing anthropomorphic figure
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1984/2.82
Medium and Support
carved wood
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
materials
materials by origin
objects we use
people and culture
physical activities
physical activities by general context
plant material
visual works
visual works by subject type
wood and wood products

Anklet with figures on opposing ends; Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi

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
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

Twisted metal bracelet with chameleon; Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi

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)
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

Knife (Power Emblem); Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi

Title
Knife (Power Emblem)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1998/1.48
Medium and Support
iron blade with wood handle
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
descriptors
edged weapons
gur-speaking peoples styles
inorganic material
iron and iron alloy
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
objects
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
weapons
weapons and ammunition
west african styles
western sudanese styles

Adze; Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi

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
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

Adze; Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi

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
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

Adze; Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi

Title
Adze
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1998/1.98
Medium and Support
iron blade and handle with copper and brass decoration
Secondary Keywords
cutting equipment
cutting tools
descriptors
equipment
equipment by process
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
tools
tools and equipment

Flute; Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi?

Title
Flute
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi?
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1985
Accession Number
1985/1.152
Medium and Support
carved wood
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
design elements
edging and surfacing patterns
materials
materials by origin
patterns (design elements)
patterns by specific type
people and culture
plant material
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
wood and wood products

Baton in the form of a Hornbill Bird; Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, South Gurunsi, Fara?

Title
Baton in the form of a Hornbill Bird
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, South Gurunsi, Fara?
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1940
Accession Number
1984/2.76
Medium and Support
carved wood
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
descriptors
identifying artifacts
information artifacts
information artifacts by function
information forms
materials
materials by origin
objects we use
plant material
symbols of office
wood and wood products

Feathered Hat; Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon

Title
Feathered Hat
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1983
Accession Number
1983/1.100
Medium and Support
feathers and woven fiber
Secondary Keywords
accessories worn on the head
animal material
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
descriptors
headgear
keratinous material
materials
materials by origin
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region

Pipe; Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon

Title
Pipe
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1987
Accession Number
1987/1.347
Medium and Support
bronze, wood and cloth
Secondary Keywords
smoking and tobacco use
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
equipment
equipment by context
equipment for personal use
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
physical activities
physical activities by general context
tools and equipment

Apron; Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon

Title
Apron
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Object Creation Date
n.d.
Accession Number
1983/2.189
Medium and Support
cloth, beads and cowrie shells
Secondary Keywords
africa (continent)
beadwork
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
costume
costume by form
costume by function
descriptors
geographic and political locations
main garments
main garments for the lower body
materials
materials by composition
objects we use
protective wear
shell (animal material)
shell and shell material

Beaded Cache-Sexe; Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Kirdi

Title
Beaded Cache-Sexe
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Kirdi
Century
late 19th - early 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890-1920
Accession Number
2000/2.20
Medium and Support
thread, multi-colored beads and cowrie shell fringe
Secondary Keywords
beadwork
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
descriptors
materials
materials by composition
objects of adornment
objects we use
shell and shell material

Beaded Cache-Sexe; Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Kirdi

Title
Beaded Cache-Sexe
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Kirdi
Century
late 19th - early 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890-1920
Accession Number
2000/2.21
Medium and Support
thread, multi-colored beads and cowrie shell fringe
Secondary Keywords
beadwork
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
descriptors
materials
materials by composition
objects of adornment
objects we use
shell and shell material

Beaded Cache-Sexe; Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Kirdi

Title
Beaded Cache-Sexe
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Kirdi
Century
late 19th - early 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890-1920
Accession Number
2000/2.22
Medium and Support
thread, multi-colored beads and cowrie shell fringe
Secondary Keywords
beadwork
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
descriptors
materials
materials by composition
objects of adornment
objects we use
shell and shell material

Beaded Cache-Sexe; Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Kirdi

Title
Beaded Cache-Sexe
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Kirdi
Century
late 19th - early 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890-1920
Accession Number
2000/2.23
Medium and Support
thread, multi-colored beads and cowrie shell fringe
Secondary Keywords
beadwork
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
descriptors
materials
materials by composition
objects of adornment
objects we use
shell and shell material

Beaded Cache-Sexe; Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Kirdi

Title
Beaded Cache-Sexe
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Kirdi
Century
late 19th - early 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890-1920
Accession Number
2000/2.24
Medium and Support
thread, multi-colored beads and cowrie shell fringe
Secondary Keywords
beadwork
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
descriptors
materials
materials by composition
objects of adornment
objects we use
shell and shell material

Beaded Cache-Sexe; Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Kirdi

Title
Beaded Cache-Sexe
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Kirdi
Century
late 19th - early 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890-1920
Accession Number
2000/2.25
Medium and Support
thread, multi-colored beads and cowrie shell fringe
Secondary Keywords
beadwork
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
descriptors
materials
materials by composition
objects of adornment
objects we use
shell and shell material

Beaded Cache-Sexe; Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Kirdi

Title
Beaded Cache-Sexe
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Kirdi
Century
late 19th - early 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890-1920
Accession Number
2000/2.26
Medium and Support
thread, multi-colored beads and cowrie shell fringe
Secondary Keywords
beadwork
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
descriptors
materials
materials by composition
objects of adornment
objects we use
shell and shell material

Bottle; Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Kirdi

Title
Bottle
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Kirdi
Century
late 19th - early 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890-1920
Accession Number
2000/2.37
Medium and Support
brass, leather and cowrie shells
Secondary Keywords
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
descriptors
materials
materials by composition
objects
objects we use
shell and shell material
vessels

Cache-Sexe; Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Kirdi

Title
Cache-Sexe
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Kirdi
Century
late 19th - early 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890-1920
Accession Number
2000/2.64
Medium and Support
seeds, thread and cowrie shells
Secondary Keywords
beadwork
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
descriptors
materials
materials by composition
objects of adornment
objects we use
shell and shell material

Cache-Sexe; Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Kirdi

Title
Cache-Sexe
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Kirdi
Century
late 19th - early 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890-1920
Accession Number
2000/2.74
Medium and Support
brass and glass beads with cowrie shells
Secondary Keywords
beads and sets of beads
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
costume
costume accessories
costume by form
descriptors
main garments
main garments for the lower body
materials
materials by composition
object genres
object genres by form
objects of adornment
objects we use
shell (animal material)
shell and shell material

Doll; Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Kirdi

Title
Doll
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Kirdi
Century
late 19th - early 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890-1920
Accession Number
2000/2.104
Medium and Support
metal, glass beads and cowrie shells
Secondary Keywords
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
descriptors
materials
materials by composition
objects we use
shell and shell material

Hat with hair points; Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Tikar

Title
Hat with hair points
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Tikar
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1983/1.95
Medium and Support
cotton and dye
Secondary Keywords
accessories worn on the head
animal material
clothing
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
descriptors
fiber
fiber and fiber products
fiber products
hair and hair components
headgear
keratinous material
materials
materials by form
materials by origin
materials by physical form
natural fiber
objects
objects we use
plant fiber
textile materials
textile materials by composition or origin

Scabbard (of set of knife and scabbard); Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire)

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

Hunter's Whistle; Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire)

Title
Hunter's Whistle
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire)
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1987/2.47
Medium and Support
carved ivory
Secondary Keywords
aerophones
allegory and literature
biological components
bone
bone by form
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
components
components and systems
components by specific context
dentin
descriptors
duct flutes
flutes (aerophones)
forest and nature activities
materials
materials by composition
music
musical instruments
objects we use
people and culture
physical activities
physical activities by location
physical activities by specific context
sculpture
sculpture by material
sound devices
sound devices by acoustical characteristics
the human body
tooth and tooth components
tooth components
upper body
visual works
visual works by medium or technique

Letter Opener; Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire)

Title
Letter Opener
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire)
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1910
Accession Number
1984/2.55
Medium and Support
ivory
Secondary Keywords
bone
bone by form
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
cutting equipment
cutting tools
dentin
descriptors
equipment
equipment by process
knives (cutting tools)
materials
materials by composition
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by material
tools and equipment
tooth and tooth components
tooth components
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
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