East Africa
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Anthropology
Neckbands (neck ornaments (personal adornment))
object | nn13595
Anthropology
Container (containers)
object | nn14580
Anthropology
Necklaces (neck ornaments (personal adornment))
object | nn13629
Anthropology
Snuff bottle; stopper (containers)
object | 5.133
Anthropology
Milk container
object | 2.7.55/5
Anthropology
Snuff box
object | 6.12.65/83i
Anthropology
Axe (general & multipurpose); axe (weapons: edged)
object | 25.116
Anthropology
Fly whisk (personal protection)
object | nn16812
Anthropology
Spear (weapons: missiles & projectors)
object | hmos11
Anthropology
Dagger (weapons: edged)
object | 1971.582.1
Anthropology
Bowl (containers)
object | nn5790
Anthropology
Spear (weapons: missiles & projectors); spear shaft (spear (general & multipurpose))
object | 14.11.66/2
Anthropology
Spear (weapons: missiles & projectors); spear shaft (spear (general & multipurpose))
object | 14.11.66/3
Anthropology
Box (food processing & storage)
object | 10.279.1
Anthropology
Lid (food processing & storage)
object | 10.279.2
Anthropology
Pipe bowls (pipes (narcotics & intoxicants: smoking))
object | 34.127
Anthropology
Pipe (narcotics & intoxicants: smoking)
object | 34.126
Anthropology
Pipe (narcotics & intoxicants: smoking)
object | 34.127i
Anthropology
Container (containers)
object | 31.173
Anthropology
Skirt
object | nn4979
Anthropology
Floor covering
object | 11.34
Anthropology
Wrap
object | 1973.383
Anthropology
Skirt
object | 29.41
Anthropology
Necklaces (neck ornaments (personal adornment))
object | nn13421
Anthropology
Sword (weapons: edged); sword sheath (sheath (weapons: accessories))
object | 24.259
Musical Instruments
112.13 vessel rattles
object | M23.12.53/55
Anthropology
Ceremonial shield
object | nn770
Anthropology
Apron; textile
object | 6.12.65/100
Anthropology
Belts (waist ornaments); bodybelt
object | 29.22
Anthropology
Container (containers)
object | nn14579
Anthropology
Anklet
object | 29.30
Musical Instruments
Horn
object | HC.2017.148
Anthropology
Spiked wheel trap
object | nn12353
Anthropology
Neck ornament
object | 28.165
Anthropology
Whip (domestication of animals)
object | nn1405
Anthropology
Grinding slab (grinder (food processing & storage)); grindstone
object | nn920
Anthropology
Neck ornament
object | 28.158
Anthropology
Coconut meat strainer
object | 6.12.65/206
Anthropology
Container (containers)
object | 1991.481
Anthropology
Shackles
object | nn2954
Anthropology
Shackles
object | nn2955
Anthropology
Ornaments (personal adornment)
object | nn13612
Anthropology
Arm ornaments
object | nn12912
Anthropology
Arm ornaments
object | nn12916
Anthropology
Arm ornaments
object | nn12913
Anthropology
Anklets
object | 9.588
Anthropology
Tray (household miscellany)
object | 22.54i
Anthropology
Ritual object; armlet (adornment)
object | nn17367
Anthropology
Prayer mat
object | nn17436
Natural History
Sea urchins
object | HC.2018.90
Collection Information
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