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Type: Implements (78)
Type: Implements (78)
Ifá diviner's necklace (òdìgbà Ifá)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1995.23CCCC0
Paint Box of Vizier Amenemope
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC), reign of Amenhotep II
1914.680CCCC0
Palette in the Form of a Fish
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II-III period
1989.32CCCC0
Palette in the Form of a Turtle
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada IIa-IIIa period
1989.47CCCC0
Snuff Spoon (intshengula or izintshengula)
Africa, Southern Africa, South Africa, Zulu-style maker
2010.234CCCC0
Weight in the Form of a Hippopotamus Head
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1992.114CCCC0
Flint in the Form of a Bird
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II-III period, 4000-3000 BC
1995.40CCCC0
Pipe Bowl
Africa, Southern Africa, South Africa, Southern Nguni-style maker
2012.42CCCC0
Thumb Rest of a Spear Thrower
Andes, Wari people
2017.58CCCC0
Scepter
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of Congo, probably Kongo-style (Yombe sub-group) carver
2010.447CCCC0
Gold Weight (abrammuo): Geometric Form
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Akan-style artist
1962.244CCCC0
Heddle Pulley (Bo Nun Amuin mask)
Africa, West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Baule-style carver
1971.300CCCC0
Heddle Pulley (bird)
Africa, West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Baule-style carver
1973.219©
Arched Sistrum
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 30
1920.1990CCCC0
Pair of Chopsticks
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1924.141CCCC0
Chopstick
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1924.141.1CCCC0
Chopstick
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1924.141.2CCCC0
Pipe
Africa, Southern Africa, South Africa, Xhosa-style maker(s)
2010.199CCCC0
Heddle Pulley (probably Noo mask)
Africa, West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Senufo-style carver
1970.354©
Hand Coil
Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Ẹdo peoples, members of the Igun Eronmwon (royal brasscasters) guild
1975.188CCCC0
Ball-Headed War Club
Native North America, Northeastern Woodlands, Great Lakes, Anishinaabe
1991.21CCCC0
Axe
Mexico or Central America, Maya
1997.170CCCC0
Gold Weight (abrammuo):  Antelope
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Akan-style artist
1935.306CCCC0
Weight in the Form of a Lion
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC), reign of Amenhotep III
1987.77CCCC0
Pipe
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pyaang-style maker
1976.181©
Gold Weight (abrammuo): Geometric
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante goldsmith
1969.265CCCC0
Gold Weight (abrammuo): Fish
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante goldsmith
1961.399CCCC0
Ladle
Eastern Africa, Zambia, Lozi, 20th century
1976.184©
Pipe bowl
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luluwa or Luntu maker
2008.152CCCC0
Gold Weight (abrammuo): Drum with Jaws of Defeated Enemies
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante goldsmith
1969.266CCCC0
Pin (ndwong angwoong) for Hat
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1915.468.bCCCC0
Pot Lid
Africa, Southern Africa, South Africa, Zulu-style maker
1999.13.bCCCC0
No image available
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1915.467.bCCCC0
Figure
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante goldsmith
1962.243©
Ceremonial Spoon
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lega maker
1976.186©
Prestige Staff
Africa, Southern Africa, South Africa, Tsonga-style or Zulu-style maker
2010.205CCCC0
Heddle Pulley
Africa, West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Baule-style carver
1971.299©
Pipe
Equatorial Africa, Cameroon Bagam
1972.330CCCC0
Rhomboidal Knife
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada Ia-b period
1914.672CCCC0
Fishtail Knife
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada Ia-IIa periods
1914.673CCCC0
Fishtail Knife
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada Ia-IIa period, 4500-3000 BC
1914.674CCCC0
Dagger
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12-13, or later
1914.676CCCC0
Weight in the Form of a Bull or Cow
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.711CCCC0
Scribe's Palette
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 18 (1540-1296 BC) - 19 (1295-1186)
1914.727CCCC0
Plasterer's Float
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 -13
1914.825CCCC0
Ax Head
Egypt, EL-Haraga, excavated in 1914, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Sesostris III to early Dynasty 13
1915.35CCCC0
Hand Axe
Egypt, EL-Haraga, Paleolithic Period
1915.41CCCC0
Hand Axe
Egypt, Paleolithic Period
1915.42CCCC0
Pipe Bowl
Equatorial Africa, Cameroon, Bali, 20th century
1975.162CCCC0
Pipe Bowl
Africa, Central Africa, Cameroon, Bangangte, unknown maker
1975.163©
Duck-Billed Axe Head
Egypt, New Kingdom, Mid-Dynasty 18, 1540-1296 BC
1983.211CCCC0
Dagger Point
Egypt, New Kingdom, Mid-Dynasty 18, 1540-1296 BC
1983.212CCCC0
Rhomboidal Palette
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada I Period
1914.668CCCC0
Fishtail Knife
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada IIb period, 4000-3000 BC
1914.717CCCC0
Ripple-Flaked Knife
Egypt, El-Haraga, cemetery G, tomb 413, excavated in 1914, Predynastic Period, Naqada IIc-IIId1 period 4000-3000 BC
1915.30CCCC0
Sickle Blades
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.1CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.2CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.3CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.4CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.5CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.6CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.7CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.8CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.9CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.10CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.11CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.12CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.13CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.14CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.15CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.16CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.17CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.18CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.19CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.20CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.21CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.22CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.23CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.24CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.25CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.26CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.27CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.28CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.29CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.30CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.31CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.32CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.33CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.34CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.35CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.36CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.37CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.38CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.39CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.40CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.41CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.42CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.43CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.44CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.45CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.46CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.47CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.48CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.49CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.50CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.51CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.52CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.53CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.54CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.55CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.56CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.57CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.58CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.59CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.60CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.61CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.62CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.63CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.64CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.65CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.66CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.67CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.68CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.69CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.70CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.71CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.72CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.73CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.74CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.75CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.76CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.77CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.78CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.79CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.80CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.81CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.82CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.83CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.84CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.85CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.86CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.87CCCC0
Sickle Blade
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34.88CCCC0
Hand Axe
Egypt, El-Haraga, excavated in 1914, Predynastic or Old Kingdom
1915.37CCCC0
Hand Axe
Egypt, EL-Haraga, excavated in 1914, Predynastic, ca. 5000-3000 BC
1915.39CCCC0
Key Ring
Egypt, Roman Empire
1915.522CCCC0
Talus or Die
Egypt, Roman Empire
1920.1998CCCC0
Scepter
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
1915.450CCCC0
Carrying Strap for a Jug
Africa, early 20th century
1915.460.bCCCC0
Ceremonial Hoe
Africa, Southern Africa, South Africa, possibly Zulu-style maker
1915.496CCCC0
Gambling Dice
California, Tulare, Unassigned
1917.413.2.aCCCC0
Gambling Dice
California, Tulare, Unassigned
1917.413.2.bCCCC0
Gambling Dice
California, Tulare, Unassigned
1917.413.2.cCCCC0
Gambling Dice
California, Tulare, Unassigned
1917.413.2.dCCCC0
Gambling Dice
California, Tulare, Unassigned
1917.413.2.eCCCC0
Gambling Dice
California, Tulare, Unassigned
1917.413.2.fCCCC0
Gambling Dice
California, Tulare, Unassigned
1917.413.2.gCCCC0
Bone Awl with Beaded Case
America, Native North American, Gaigwu (Kiowa), late 19th century
1927.263CCCC0
Bone Awl
America, Native North American, Gaigwu (Kiowa), late 19th century
1927.263.bCCCC0
Kit with Chopsticks and Knife- Souvenir Trade
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) to Taishō period (1912-26)
1939.382CCCC0
Knife for Kit with Chopsticks and Knife- Souvenir Trade
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) to Taishō period (1912-26)
1939.382.aCCCC0
Case for Kit with Chopsticks and Knife - Souvenir Trade
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) to Taishō period (1912-26)
1939.382.bCCCC0
Chopstick for Kit with Chopsticks and Knife - Souvenir Trade
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) to Taishō period (1912-26)
1939.382.cCCCC0
Chopstick for Kit with Chopsticks and Knife - Souvenir Trade
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) to Taishō period (1912-26)
1939.382.dCCCC0
Chopstick and Knife Kit -Souvenir Trade
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) to Taishō period (1912-26)
1939.383CCCC0
Knife for Chopstick and Knife Kit -Souvenir Trade
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) to Taishō period (1912-26)
1939.383.aCCCC0
Case for Chopstick and Knife Kit -Souvenir Trade
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) to Taishō period (1912-26)
1939.383.bCCCC0
Chopstick for Chopstick and Knife Kit -Souvenir Trade
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) to Taishō period (1912-26)
1939.383.cCCCC0
Chopstick for Chopstick and Knife Kit -Souvenir Trade
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) to Taishō period (1912-26)
1939.383.dCCCC0
Spoon
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba, 20th century
1958.471©
Vessel stand
Asibi Waje Kwali (Nigerian)
1988.244.b©
Baton
Africa, unknown maker
1992.1046CCCC0
Staff
Africa, West Africa, Mali, Bamana-style blacksmith-carver
1998.86CCCC0
Scepter
Africa, Central Africa, Angola, Ovimbundu-style maker
2015.155CCCC0
Fragment of a Staff
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kalundwe, unknown maker
2016.11CCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Ifá diviner's necklace (òdìgbà Ifá)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1995.23Cloth, glass beads, cardboard, cotton, probably wool, and woodOverall: 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in.); Bag: 21.5 x 19.6 cm (8 7/16 x 7 11/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Paint Box of Vizier Amenemope
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC), reign of Amenhotep II
1914.680boxwood with inscription inlaid in Egyptian blueOverall: 2.2 x 21 x 3.6 cm (7/8 x 8 1/4 x 1 7/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Palette in the Form of a Fish
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II-III period
1989.32graywackeOverall: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)Bequest of Elizabeth M. SkalaCCCC0
Palette in the Form of a Turtle
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada IIa-IIIa period
1989.47graywackeOverall: 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Snuff Spoon (intshengula or izintshengula)
Africa, Southern Africa, South Africa, Zulu-style maker
2010.234boneOverall: 17.8 cm (7 in.)Gift of Dori and Daniel Rootenberg, Jacaranda Tribal, New YorkCCCC0
Weight in the Form of a Hippopotamus Head
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1992.114hematiteOverall: 2.2 x 3 x 4.2 cm (7/8 x 1 3/16 x 1 5/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Flint in the Form of a Bird
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II-III period, 4000-3000 BC
1995.40tan-colored flintOverall: 5.2 x 5.2 cm (2 1/16 x 2 1/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Pipe Bowl
Africa, Southern Africa, South Africa, Southern Nguni-style maker
2012.42Nephrite and metalOverall: 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Thumb Rest of a Spear Thrower
Andes, Wari people
2017.58BoneOverall: 7.1 x 2.1 cm (2 13/16 x 13/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Scepter
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of Congo, probably Kongo-style (Yombe sub-group) carver
2010.447ivoryOverall: 28 x 2.5 x 4 cm (11 x 1 x 1 9/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Gold Weight (abrammuo): Geometric Form
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Akan-style artist
1962.244Copper alloyOverall: 2.4 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm (15/16 x 9/16 x 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. HornungCCCC0
Heddle Pulley (Bo Nun Amuin mask)
Africa, West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Baule-style carver
1971.300Wood, metal, and plant fiberOverall: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Heddle Pulley (bird)
Africa, West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Baule-style carver
1973.219Wood and metalOverall: 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Arched Sistrum
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 30
1920.1990bronze, hollow castOverall: 21.4 x 5.3 cm (8 7/16 x 2 1/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Pair of Chopsticks
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1924.141bronzeOverall: 20.3 cm (8 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Pipe
Africa, Southern Africa, South Africa, Xhosa-style maker(s)
2010.199Wood, copper, glass beads, sinew, leather, and threadOverall: 20.3 cm (8 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Heddle Pulley (probably Noo mask)
Africa, West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Senufo-style carver
1970.354woodGift of The Butkin Foundation©
Hand Coil
Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Ẹdo peoples, members of the Igun Eronmwon (royal brasscasters) guild
1975.188Copper alloyDiameter: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Ball-Headed War Club
Native North America, Northeastern Woodlands, Great Lakes, Anishinaabe
1991.21wood (maple?)Overall: 58.6 x 7.8 x 13.1 cm (23 1/16 x 3 1/16 x 5 3/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Axe
Mexico or Central America, Maya
1997.170chipped flintOverall: 18 cm (7 1/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Gold Weight (abrammuo):  Antelope
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Akan-style artist
1935.306Copper alloyOverall: 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.)James Albert Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Weight in the Form of a Lion
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC), reign of Amenhotep III
1987.77leaded tin-bronzeOverall: 2.5 x 2.3 cm (1 x 7/8 in.)Gift in honor of Katherine Zuppan EversonCCCC0
Pipe
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pyaang-style maker
1976.181Wood, copper alloy, iron alloy, and organic materialsOverall: 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Gold Weight (abrammuo): Geometric
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante goldsmith
1969.265Copper alloyGift of Georges D. RodriguesCCCC0
Gold Weight (abrammuo): Fish
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante goldsmith
1961.399Copper alloyOverall: 2.8 x 6.6 x 0.4 cm (1 1/8 x 2 5/8 x 3/16 in.)Gift of William Ellery GreeneCCCC0
Ladle
Eastern Africa, Zambia, Lozi, 20th century
1976.184woodOverall: 33.6 cm (13 1/4 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Pipe bowl
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luluwa or Luntu maker
2008.152Wood, iron, and copper alloyOverall: 6 x 7.4 x 24 cm (2 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 9 7/16 in.)Jo Hershey Selden FundCCCC0
Gold Weight (abrammuo): Drum with Jaws of Defeated Enemies
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante goldsmith
1969.266BrassOverall: 3.6 x 5.3 cm (1 7/16 x 2 1/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin N. HaasCCCC0
Pin (ndwong angwoong) for Hat
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1915.468.bMetalOverall: 17.8 cm (7 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Pot Lid
Africa, Southern Africa, South Africa, Zulu-style maker
1999.13.bPlant fiberDiameter: 45.7 cm (18 in.); Overall: 33 cm (13 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
No image available
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1915.467.bMetalOverall: 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Figure
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante goldsmith
1962.243Copper alloyOverall: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Hornung©
Ceremonial Spoon
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lega maker
1976.186ivoryOverall: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Prestige Staff
Africa, Southern Africa, South Africa, Tsonga-style or Zulu-style maker
2010.205WoodOverall: 116.8 cm (46 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Heddle Pulley
Africa, West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Baule-style carver
1971.299Wood and metalOverall: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Pipe
Equatorial Africa, Cameroon Bagam
1972.330Copper alloyOverall: 43.2 cm (17 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Palette in the Form of a Turtle
Egypt, Modern forgery
1914.652slateOverall: 19.2 cm (7 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Rhomboidal Knife
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada Ia-b period
1914.672light brown flintOverall: 4 cm (1 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Fishtail Knife
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada Ia-IIa periods
1914.673dark brown- to dark green-colored flintOverall: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Fishtail Knife
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada Ia-IIa period, 4500-3000 BC
1914.674dark brown to a dark green colored flintOverall: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Dagger
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12-13, or later
1914.676bronze blade with handle of wood, and copper alloyOverall: 5.9 cm (2 5/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Weight in the Form of a Bull or Cow
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.711tin-bronze, solid castOverall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Scribe's Palette
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 18 (1540-1296 BC) - 19 (1295-1186)
1914.727woodOverall: 5 x 1 cm (1 15/16 x 3/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Plasterer's Float
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 -13
1914.825travertineGift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Ax Head
Egypt, EL-Haraga, excavated in 1914, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Sesostris III to early Dynasty 13
1915.35flintOverall: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Hand Axe
Egypt, EL-Haraga, Paleolithic Period
1915.41dark-brown-colored flintOverall: 8 x 5 cm (3 1/8 x 1 15/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Hand Axe
Egypt, Paleolithic Period
1915.42black to dark-green-colored flintOverall: 4 cm (1 9/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Pipe Bowl
Equatorial Africa, Cameroon, Bali, 20th century
1975.162CeramicOverall: 28 cm (11 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Pipe Bowl
Africa, Central Africa, Cameroon, Bangangte, unknown maker
1975.163CeramicOverall: 17.8 cm (7 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Duck-Billed Axe Head
Egypt, New Kingdom, Mid-Dynasty 18, 1540-1296 BC
1983.211bronzeOverall: 13.8 x 13.1 cm (5 7/16 x 5 3/16 in.)Gift of Vivian MerrinCCCC0
Dagger Point
Egypt, New Kingdom, Mid-Dynasty 18, 1540-1296 BC
1983.212bronzeOverall: 27.1 x 6.2 cm (10 11/16 x 2 7/16 in.)Gift of Vivian MerrinCCCC0
Rhomboidal Palette
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada I Period
1914.668graywackeOverall: 8 x 2.2 cm (3 1/8 x 7/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Fishtail Knife
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada IIb period, 4000-3000 BC
1914.717tan-colored flintOverall: 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Ripple-Flaked Knife
Egypt, El-Haraga, cemetery G, tomb 413, excavated in 1914, Predynastic Period, Naqada IIc-IIId1 period 4000-3000 BC
1915.30flintOverall: 5 x 14.3 cm (1 15/16 x 5 5/8 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Sickle Blades
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34flintOverall: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Hand Axe
Egypt, El-Haraga, excavated in 1914, Predynastic or Old Kingdom
1915.37dark-brown-colored flintOverall: 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Hand Axe
Egypt, EL-Haraga, excavated in 1914, Predynastic, ca. 5000-3000 BC
1915.39tan-colored flintOverall: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Key Ring
Egypt, Roman Empire
1915.522bronzeDiameter: 2 cm (13/16 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Talus or Die
Egypt, Roman Empire
1920.1998ivoryOverall: 1.9 x 1.8 cm (3/4 x 11/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Scepter
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
1915.450WoodOverall: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Carrying Strap for a Jug
Africa, early 20th century
1915.460.bPlant fiberOverall: 64.8 cm (25 1/2 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Ceremonial Hoe
Africa, Southern Africa, South Africa, possibly Zulu-style maker
1915.496Wood and copper alloyOverall: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Gambling Dice
California, Tulare, Unassigned
1917.413.2.ahollow shell, resin, glass beads, mica/seashell fragmentOverall: 1.5 x 2 cm (9/16 x 13/16 in.)Presented by William Albert Price in memory of Mrs. William Albert PriceCCCC0
Gambling Dice
California, Tulare, Unassigned
1917.413.2.bhollow shell, resin, glass beads, mica/shell fragmentOverall: 1.5 x 2 cm (9/16 x 13/16 in.)Presented by William Albert Price in memory of Mrs. William Albert PriceCCCC0
Gambling Dice
California, Tulare, Unassigned
1917.413.2.chollow shell, resin, glass beads, mica/seashell fragmentOverall: 1.5 x 2 cm (9/16 x 13/16 in.)Presented by William Albert Price in memory of Mrs. William Albert PriceCCCC0
Gambling Dice
California, Tulare, Unassigned
1917.413.2.dhollow shell, resin, glass beads, mica/seashell fragmentOverall: 1.5 x 2 cm (9/16 x 13/16 in.)Presented by William Albert Price in memory of Mrs. William Albert PriceCCCC0
Gambling Dice
California, Tulare, Unassigned
1917.413.2.ehollow shell, resin, glass beads, mica/seashell fragmentOverall: 1.5 x 2 cm (9/16 x 13/16 in.)Presented by William Albert Price in memory of Mrs. William Albert PriceCCCC0
Gambling Dice
California, Tulare, Unassigned
1917.413.2.fhollow shell, resin, glass beads, mica/seashell fragmentOverall: 1.5 x 2 cm (9/16 x 13/16 in.)Presented by William Albert Price in memory of Mrs. William Albert PriceCCCC0
Gambling Dice
California, Tulare, Unassigned
1917.413.2.ghollow shell, resin, glass beads, mica/seashell fragmentOverall: 1.5 x 2 cm (9/16 x 13/16 in.)Presented by William Albert Price in memory of Mrs. William Albert PriceCCCC0
Bone Awl with Beaded Case
America, Native North American, Gaigwu (Kiowa), late 19th century
1927.263boneCase: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.); Overall: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Kit with Chopsticks and Knife- Souvenir Trade
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) to Taishō period (1912-26)
1939.382enamel, wood, walrus ivory or bone, metalOverall: 28 cm (11 in.); Blade: 15.9 cm (6 1/4 in.)Gift of Laurence H. Norton, Robert C. Norton, and Miriam Norton White in memory of Mr. and Mrs. D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Chopstick and Knife Kit -Souvenir Trade
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) to Taishō period (1912-26)
1939.383enamel, wood, walrus ivory or bone, metalOverall: 27.8 cm (10 15/16 in.); Blade: 15.3 cm (6 in.)Gift of Laurence H. Norton, Robert C. Norton, and Miriam Norton White in memory of Mr. and Mrs. D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Spoon
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba, 20th century
1958.471WoodOverall: 24.8 cm (9 3/4 in.)Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Sherman E. Lee©
Vessel stand
Asibi Waje Kwali (Nigerian)
1988.244.bPlant fiberOverall: 36.4 cm (14 5/16 in.)Gift of Phyllis Sloane in memory of David Sloane©
Baton
Africa, unknown maker
1992.1046wood, ivoryOverall: 5.1 cm (2 in.)Bequest of Russell and Rowena JelliffeCCCC0
Staff
Africa, West Africa, Mali, Bamana-style blacksmith-carver
1998.86IronOverall: 50.1 x 4.9 x 10.5 cm (19 3/4 x 1 15/16 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Phyllis Sloane in memory of Rose WhiteCCCC0
Scepter
Africa, Central Africa, Angola, Ovimbundu-style maker
2015.155Wood, copper alloy, upholstery studs, iron alloy, and cottonOverall: 57.5 x 4.5 x 5.5 cm (22 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 2 3/16 in.)Gift of Dr. Anita J. GlazeCCCC0
Fragment of a Staff
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kalundwe, unknown maker
2016.11Wood, copper alloy, upholstery studs, and ironOverall: 34.5 x 3.2 x 5.4 cm (13 9/16 x 1 1/4 x 2 1/8 in.)Gift of Kim SherwinCCCC0