Photographs of objects in the collections of the Horniman Museum and gardens, taken by Museum staff for reference and promotional purposes.
Object images
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Burnt design on 'arm calabash', Ayo board and Cameroon walking stick
Mr. Horniman elected associate of the British Archaeological Association
Slide of a itinerant monk near Nikka Chu (bridge) between Thimpu and Thongsa
35mm slide: Girls in costume
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The database retains language taken from historical documents to help research. Please note that some records may feature language and reflect systems of thinking that are outdated and offensive.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


