Browse the exhibition: Body Adorned selected items
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Trousers (clothing: outerwear)
Hat (clothing: headwear)
Cuirass
Robe
Ritual substance
Lip plug
Cosmetic sample
Tattoo instrument box
Armlet (arm ornament)
Headdress (head ornament)
Ear ornament
Container (containers)
Protective charm; necklace (neck ornament (personal adornment))
Armlets (arm ornament)
Penis sheath
Earring
Knife (medical science)
Raised sandal (sandal (clothing: footwear))
Kerchief
Riding boot
Staff of office
Club (weapons: bludgeon)
Lip disc
Tattoo instrument
Waistcoat
Cuirass
Shoulder guard
Cuirass; body covering
Scarf
Scarf
Waistcloth
Charm bag
Hat (clothing: headwear)
Body modification tool
Divination object
Hat (clothing: headwear)
Lip plug
Foot rasp (physical aids)
Pigment
Waistband (belt (clothing: accessories)); girdle (belt (clothing: accessories))
Robe; gown
Pubic ornaments
Ear plug
Electric tattoo instrument
Comb (general & multipurpose)
Earring
Knife (medical science)
Currency unit (currency & wealth); tabua
Raised sandal (sandal (clothing: footwear))
Riding boot
Collection Information
These objects are only a part of our collections, of which there are more than 350,000 objects. This information comes from our collections database. Some of this is incomplete and there may be errors. This part of the website is also still under construction, so there may be some fields repeated or incorrectly formatted information.
The database retains language taken from historical documents to help research. Please note that some records may feature language and reflect systems of thinking that are outdated and offensive. The database also includes information on objects that are considered secret or sacred by some communities.
If you have any further information about objects in our collections, can suggest corrections to our information or if you see content requiring immediate action, please contact us: enquiry@horniman.ac.uk