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Ethnographic Collection (#4)

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Background imageEthnographic Collection: Water pipe in the form of a seated female figure, late 19th or early 20th century (wood, hide)

Water pipe in the form of a seated female figure, late 19th or early 20th century (wood, hide)
1068131 Water pipe in the form of a seated female figure, late 19th or early 20th century (wood, hide, plant fibre & glass beads) by African School; 39.7x13.7x10.3 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Equestrian figure, Dogon Peoples, Mali, 19th-20th century (wrought iron)

Equestrian figure, Dogon Peoples, Mali, 19th-20th century (wrought iron)
2636058 Equestrian figure, Dogon Peoples, Mali, 19th-20th century (wrought iron) by African School; 19.7x9.5x21 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Standing power figure (nkisi nkondi), late 19th to early 20th century (wood, iron, raffia)

Standing power figure (nkisi nkondi), late 19th to early 20th century (wood, iron, raffia, ceramic, pigment, kaolin)
1071038 Standing power figure (nkisi nkondi), late 19th to early 20th century (wood, iron, raffia, ceramic, pigment, kaolin, red camwood, resin, dirt, leaves)

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Helmet mask (kifwebe) and costume, late 19th to early 20th century (wood, paint, fibre, cane & gut)

Helmet mask (kifwebe) and costume, late 19th to early 20th century (wood, paint, fibre, cane & gut)
1068337 Helmet mask (kifwebe) and costume, late 19th to early 20th century (wood, paint, fibre, cane & gut) by African School; 34.6x22.3x19.1 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Misango mayaka, hat with hornlike projections (coiled basketry, glass beads)

Misango mayaka, hat with hornlike projections (coiled basketry, glass beads, palm splints & palm fibre)
1070622 Misango mayaka, hat with hornlike projections (coiled basketry, glass beads, palm splints & palm fibre) by African School; 18.4x55.9x35.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Figurine (clay, beads & metal)

Figurine (clay, beads & metal)
622536 Figurine (clay, beads & metal) by African School; 15.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Kenyan, possibly Kikuyu.); © Michael Graham-Stewart

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Equestrian figure, Dogon Peoples, Mali, 19th-20th century (wrought iron)

Equestrian figure, Dogon Peoples, Mali, 19th-20th century (wrought iron)
2636054 Equestrian figure, Dogon Peoples, Mali, 19th-20th century (wrought iron) by African School; 19.7x9.5x21 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Equestrian figure, Dogon Peoples, Mali, 19th-20th century (wrought iron)

Equestrian figure, Dogon Peoples, Mali, 19th-20th century (wrought iron)
2636057 Equestrian figure, Dogon Peoples, Mali, 19th-20th century (wrought iron) by African School; 19.7x9.5x21 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Equestrian figure, Dogon Peoples, Mali, 19th-20th century (wrought iron)

Equestrian figure, Dogon Peoples, Mali, 19th-20th century (wrought iron)
2636056 Equestrian figure, Dogon Peoples, Mali, 19th-20th century (wrought iron) by African School; 19.7x9.5x21 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Helmet mask (gye), mid-20th century (wood, paint & sheet metal)

Helmet mask (gye), mid-20th century (wood, paint & sheet metal)
1070701 Helmet mask (gye), mid-20th century (wood, paint & sheet metal) by African School; 25.4x34.3x81.3 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Equestrian figure, Dogon Peoples, Mali, 19th-20th century (wrought iron)

Equestrian figure, Dogon Peoples, Mali, 19th-20th century (wrought iron)
2636055 Equestrian figure, Dogon Peoples, Mali, 19th-20th century (wrought iron) by African School; 19.7x9.5x21 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Stool supported by kneeling female figure (kipona), late 19th to early 20th century (wood)

Stool supported by kneeling female figure (kipona), late 19th to early 20th century (wood, beads & metal)
1068106 Stool supported by kneeling female figure (kipona), late 19th to early 20th century (wood, beads & metal) by African School; 41.8x29.4x26.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Headdress in the form of D'mba, late 19th to early 20th century (wood)

Headdress in the form of D'mba, late 19th to early 20th century (wood)
1068321 Headdress in the form of D'mba, late 19th to early 20th century (wood) by African School; 125.1x41x70.3 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: D'mba)

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Helmet mask (kifwebe), late 19th to early 20th century (wood & paint)

Helmet mask (kifwebe), late 19th to early 20th century (wood & paint)
1068189 Helmet mask (kifwebe), late 19th to early 20th century (wood & paint) by African School; 60.3x34.3x29.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Made by the Songye)

Background imageEthnographic Collection: An Arab Woman (b / w photo)

An Arab Woman (b / w photo)
5990315 An Arab Woman (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Arab Woman. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Battle of Little Big Horn - Custers Dead Cavalry (colour litho)

Battle of Little Big Horn - Custers Dead Cavalry (colour litho)
980724 Battle of Little Big Horn - Custers Dead Cavalry (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Little Big Horn - Custers Dead Cavalry)

Background imageEthnographic Collection: An Indian Dressed in the Tobet, 1846 (litho)

An Indian Dressed in the Tobet, 1846 (litho)
2563361 An Indian Dressed in the Tobet, 1846 (litho) by Robinson, Alfred (1864-1950); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Lithograph by G. & W)

Background imageEthnographic Collection: The Vow of Vengeance, 1894 (bronze)

The Vow of Vengeance, 1894 (bronze)
2969134 The Vow of Vengeance, 1894 (bronze) by MacNeil, Hermon Atkins (1866-1947); 42.6x18.7x21.6 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Restricted gift of Wesley M. Dixon, Jr

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Page 221. Dress of a Chief Mourner, from Otaheite, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)

Page 221. Dress of a Chief Mourner, from Otaheite, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670096 Page 221. Dress of a Chief Mourner, from Otaheite, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Page 215. The Paddle instrument held in the hand when dancing. From King Georges Sound;pillow

Page 215. The Paddle instrument held in the hand when dancing. From King Georges Sound;pillow
5670089 Page 215. The Paddle instrument held in the hand when dancing. From King Georges Sound; pillow, of wood from Otaheite; fishing Hooks from New Zealand, they are of an immense size 2 drawings

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Page 214. A Flute, from Otaheite, it is said to be sounded from the performers nose;drum

Page 214. A Flute, from Otaheite, it is said to be sounded from the performers nose;drum, from Tongataboo
5670088 Page 214. A Flute, from Otaheite, it is said to be sounded from the performers nose; drum, from Tongataboo, it is a hollow tube of cane; an Adze from New Zealand

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Page 3. Two Sandwich Island gods;an antient lance, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)

Page 3. Two Sandwich Island gods;an antient lance, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5669973 Page 3. Two Sandwich Island gods; an antient lance, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Page 223. Comb from King Georges Sound;comb from Otaheite;bracelet, from the Sandwich Islands

Page 223. Comb from King Georges Sound;comb from Otaheite;bracelet, from the Sandwich Islands
5670098 Page 223. Comb from King Georges Sound; comb from Otaheite; bracelet, from the Sandwich Islands, made of the tusks of Wild Boars; cap from the Marquesas Island;

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Page 219. An Indian launce;instrument for cutting wood, from Otaheite;Indian tomahawk;an Indian

Page 219. An Indian launce;instrument for cutting wood, from Otaheite;Indian tomahawk;an Indian javelin;Indian Clubs
5670093 Page 219. An Indian launce; instrument for cutting wood, from Otaheite; Indian tomahawk; an Indian javelin; Indian Clubs made of bone; an Indian Spear

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Page 224. Dress of an Indian chief, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)

Page 224. Dress of an Indian chief, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670099 Page 224. Dress of an Indian chief, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Page 220. Dress of a Naval Warrior from Otaheite, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)

Page 220. Dress of a Naval Warrior from Otaheite, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670094 Page 220. Dress of a Naval Warrior from Otaheite, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Page 217. Mouth organs, from the Friendly Isles;dancing man, carved in wood at the Sandwich Islands

Page 217. Mouth organs, from the Friendly Isles;dancing man, carved in wood at the Sandwich Islands
5670091 Page 217. Mouth organs, from the Friendly Isles; dancing man, carved in wood at the Sandwich Islands, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Page 216. A Sauce, boat, from King Georges Sound;fishing hook

Page 216. A Sauce, boat, from King Georges Sound;fishing hook, from the Friendly Islands;head of a whale spear
5670090 Page 216. A Sauce, boat, from King Georges Sound; fishing hook, from the Friendly Islands; head of a whale spear, from King Georges Sound, the point is of shell

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Club (wood & hide)

Club (wood & hide)
622545 Club (wood & hide) by Sudanese School; 120 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Made by the Shilluk people of Southern Sudan)

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Page 222. Instruments for tathowing from Otaheite 2 drawings;a comb from New Zealand;wooden Comb

Page 222. Instruments for tathowing from Otaheite 2 drawings;a comb from New Zealand;wooden Comb, from New Zealand
5670097 Page 222. Instruments for tathowing from Otaheite 2 drawings; a comb from New Zealand; wooden Comb, from New Zealand, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Page 213. A Knife of the Sandwich Islands, it is of the same sort as Captain Cook was cut to

Page 213. A Knife of the Sandwich Islands, it is of the same sort as Captain Cook was cut to pieces with
5670087 Page 213. A Knife of the Sandwich Islands, it is of the same sort as Captain Cook was cut to pieces with, it is of wood, except the teeth which are of bone

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Two Women, Samoa (albumen print)

Two Women, Samoa (albumen print)
622795 Two Women, Samoa (albumen print) by Andrew, Thomas (1855-1939); 14.3x19.9 cm; Private Collection; © Michael Graham-Stewart

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Swahili woman (gelatin silver print)

Swahili woman (gelatin silver print)
622765 Swahili woman (gelatin silver print) by Pereira, R. V. (fl. early 1900s); 20.7x15.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Maori girl (gelatin silver print)

Maori girl (gelatin silver print)
622748 Maori girl (gelatin silver print) by Partington, William (1855-1940); 15.5x10.8 cm; Private Collection; © Michael Graham-Stewart

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Woman, Samoa (albumen print)

Woman, Samoa (albumen print)
622794 Woman, Samoa (albumen print) by Andrew, Thomas (1855-1939); 20.1x14.4 cm; Private Collection; © Michael Graham-Stewart

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Swahili woman (gelatin silver print)

Swahili woman (gelatin silver print)
622766 Swahili woman (gelatin silver print) by Pereira, R. V. (fl. early 1900s); 20.5x15.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Swahili people are a Bantu ethnic group from East Africa)

Background imageEthnographic Collection: Msai warriors (gelatin silver print)

Msai warriors (gelatin silver print)
622764 Msai warriors (gelatin silver print) by Pereira, R. V. (fl. early 1900s); 20.4x15.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEthnographic Collection: A Tamil Girl (b / w photo)

A Tamil Girl (b / w photo)
5990519 A Tamil Girl (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tamil Girl. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageEthnographic Collection: The late Maharajah of Holkar (b / w photo)

The late Maharajah of Holkar (b / w photo)
5990473 The late Maharajah of Holkar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Maharajah of Holkar. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageEthnographic Collection: A Giliak Man (b / w photo)

A Giliak Man (b / w photo)
5990464 A Giliak Man (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Giliak Man. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)




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