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on exhibit in the Africa gallery



Thumbnail of Gold Dust Balance Scale (1992.16.0001)
Detailed Image Gold Dust Balance Scale (1992.16.0001)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Gold Dust Balance Scale1992.16.0001 (1992.16.0001)
16 x 13.9 x 5 cm (9 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Colonial; Pre – 1908
Classification/Nomenclature: Science & Technology T&E : Weights & Measures T&E

Thumbnail of Balance Scale Scoop (1992.16.0003)
Detailed Image Balance Scale Scoop (1992.16.0003)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Balance Scale Scoop1992.16.0003 (1992.16.0003)
13.7 x 6.1 x 2.8 cm (40 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Colonial; Pre – 1908
Classification/Nomenclature: Science & Technology T&E : Weights & Measures T&E

Thumbnail of Gold Dust Spoon (1992.16.0004)
Detailed Image Gold Dust Spoon (1992.16.0004)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Gold Dust Spoon1992.16.0004 (1992.16.0004)
13.6 x 5 x .8 cm (11 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Colonial; Pre – 1908
Classification/Nomenclature: Science & Technology T&E : Weights & Measures T&E

Thumbnail of Plaster reproduction of an Ife Bust (1973.15.0001)
Detailed Image Plaster reproduction of an Ife Bust (1973.15.0001)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Plaster reproduction of an Ife Bust1973.15.0001 (1973.15.0001)
40.8 x 21 x 16 cm (7,538 g)
Location: Africa, West; Nigeria; Lagos
Period: Pre - Colonial; 1600 – 1630
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art

Thumbnail of Wall Plaque (1990.10.0015A)
Detailed Image Wall Plaque (1990.10.0015A)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Wall Plaque1990.10.0015A (1990.10.0015A)
25.3 x 15.5 x 3.7 cm (1494 g)
Location: Africa, West; Benin, Nigeria
Period: 19th - 20th century CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art

Thumbnail of Oba Figure (1991.13.0002)
Detailed Image Oba Figure (1991.13.0002)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Oba Figure1991.13.0002 (1991.13.0002)
42.6 x 13.8 x 10.7 cm (3,393 g)
Location: Africa, West; Nigeria
Period: 1980
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art

Thumbnail of Oba Altar Bust (1984.11.0005)
Detailed Image Oba Altar Bust (1984.11.0005)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Oba Altar Bust1984.11.0005 (1984.11.0005)
62.2 x 23.8 x 20.9 cm ( g)
Location: Africa, West; Nigeria; Benin City
Period: Colonial; Late 19th – 20th century CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects
Description: Recently this item, along with other items designated as being potentially associated with the Kingdom of Benin, was presented to the Digital Benin Project, whose goal is to “bring together photographs, oral histories, and rich documentation material from collections worldwide to provide a long-requested overview of the royal artworks looted in the 19th century...

Thumbnail of Ceremonial Rattle (1984.11.0006)
Detailed Image Ceremonial Rattle (1984.11.0006)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Ceremonial Rattle1984.11.0006 (1984.11.0006)
23.4 x 5.1 x 3.5 cm (210 g)
Location: Africa, West; Nigeria; Benin City?
Period: Colonial; 18th – 19th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects
Description: Recently this item, along with other items designated as being potentially associated with the Kingdom of Benin, was presented to the Digital Benin Project, whose goal is to “bring together photographs, oral histories, and rich documentation material from collections worldwide to provide a long-requested overview of the royal artworks looted in the 19th century...

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Detailed Image Man's Personal Stool (1972.07.0017)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Man's Personal Stool1972.07.0017 (1972.07.0017)
37.5 x 41 x 25 cm (5577 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Colonial; 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Furnishings : Furniture : Seating Furniture

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Detailed Image Chief's Stool (1971.08.0011)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Chief's Stool1971.08.0011 (1971.08.0011)
50.5 x 34 x 15.2 cm (3,406 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Colonial; 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Furnishings : Furniture : Seating Furniture

Thumbnail of Crown (1990.12.0001)
Detailed Image Crown (1990.12.0001)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Crown1990.12.0001 (1990.12.0001)
90.1 x 22.6 x 16.4 cm (1361 g)
Location: Africa, West; Nigeria; Yorubaland
Period: 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Personal Symbols : Status Symbols

Thumbnail of Door (1990.10.0016)
Detailed Image Door (1990.10.0016)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Door1990.10.0016 (1990.10.0016)
128.8 x 65.6 x 2.9 cm (10,000 g)
Location: Africa, West; Cote d’Ivoire
Period: 19th – 20th century CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Built Environment Artifacts : Building Components : Door & Window Elements

Thumbnail of Spirit Bride (1983.05.0015)
Detailed Image Spirit Bride (1983.05.0015)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Spirit Bride1983.05.0015 (1983.05.0015)
39 x 7.6 x 7.5 cm (797 g)
Location: Africa, West; Cote d’Ivoire
Period: 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects

Thumbnail of Akua Ba Fertility Doll (1971.13.0043)
Detailed Image Akua Ba Fertility Doll (1971.13.0043)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Akua Ba Fertility Doll1971.13.0043 (1971.13.0043)
33.1 x 11.2 x 4 cm (213 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Colonial; Mid 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Personal Symbols : Belief Symbols

Thumbnail of Akua Ba Fertility Doll (1995.18.0001)
Detailed Image Akua Ba Fertility Doll (1995.18.0001)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Akua Ba Fertility Doll1995.18.0001 (1995.18.0001)
30.8 x 11.5 x 6.6 cm (420 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Personal Symbols : Belief Symbols

Thumbnail of Bundu / Sande Society Mask (1971.13.0019)
Detailed Image Bundu / Sande Society Mask (1971.13.0019)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Bundu / Sande Society Mask1971.13.0019 (1971.13.0019)
43.5 x 20.5 cm (1432 g)
Location: Africa, West; Sierra Leone
Period: Colonial; 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects

Thumbnail of Grain Scoop (1971.13.0001)
Detailed Image Grain Scoop (1971.13.0001)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Grain Scoop1971.13.0001 (1971.13.0001)
65 x 14.2 x 9 cm (796 g)
Location: Africa, West; Liberia
Period: Colonial; 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Materials T&E : Food Processing & Preparation T&E : Food Preparation Equipment

Thumbnail of Ibeji Female (1972.07.0027)
Detailed Image Ibeji Female (1972.07.0027)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Ibeji Female1972.07.0027 (1972.07.0027)
25.8 x 9.8 x 7.5 cm (535 g)
Location: Africa, West; Nigeria; Abeokuta
Period: Colonial; 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Funerary Objects

Thumbnail of Ibeji with Beaded Cloak (1987.13.0001)
Detailed Image Ibeji with Beaded Cloak (1987.13.0001)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Ibeji with Beaded Cloak1987.13.0001 (1987.13.0001)
26.8 x 21.5 x 15.7 cm (755 g)
Location: Africa, West; Nigeria
Period: Colonial; 20th century CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Funerary Objects

Thumbnail of Elephant Head Crest Mask (1971.13.0030)
Detailed Image Elephant Head Crest Mask (1971.13.0030)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Elephant Head Crest Mask1971.13.0030 (1971.13.0030)
59.1 x 20.7 x 17.3 cm (1,461 g)
Location: Africa, West; Cote d’Ivoire
Period: 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects

Thumbnail of Oshe Shango Dance Wand, Staff. (1986.21.0002)
Detailed Image Oshe Shango Dance Wand, Staff. (1986.21.0002)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Oshe Shango Dance Wand, Staff.1986.21.0002 (1986.21.0002)
30.3 x 10.1 x 5 cm (189 g)
Location: Africa, West; Benin, Nigeria
Period: Colonial; 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects

Thumbnail of Bag (1990.12.0002)
Detailed Image Bag (1990.12.0002)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Bag1990.12.0002 (1990.12.0002)
31.8 x 29.2 x 3 cm (717 g)
Location: Africa, West; Nigeria
Period: 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Personal Symbols : Belief Symbols

Thumbnail of Figural Kola Bowl (1971.09.0001A)
Detailed Image Figural Kola Bowl (1971.09.0001A)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Figural Kola Bowl1971.09.0001A (1971.09.0001A)
33.1 x 16.8 x 13.8 cm (860 g)
Location: Africa, West; Nigeria
Period: Nationalist; Mid 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects

Thumbnail of Figural Kola Bowl Lid (1971.09.0001B)
Detailed Image Figural Kola Bowl Lid (1971.09.0001B)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Figural Kola Bowl Lid1971.09.0001B (1971.09.0001B)
16.8 x 15.7 x 6 cm (105 g)
Location: Africa, West; Nigeria
Period: Nationalist; Mid 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects

Thumbnail of Egungun Mask (1983.05.0008)
Detailed Image Egungun Mask (1983.05.0008)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Egungun Mask1983.05.0008 (1983.05.0008)
35.5 x 26.8 x 23.7 cm (2,509 g)
Location: Africa, West; Nigeria; Abeokuta; Ikoto Quarter
Period: 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects

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