Bleeding tools
Lances
Slings (domestication of animals)
Blocks
Slide rules
Dustpans (housekeeping & laundry)
Beating surfaces
Slings (weapons: missiles & projectors)
Footwraps
Shrine stands
Betel containers
Dye applicators
Choppers (food processing & storage)
Footwears
Belts (weapons: accessories)
Punchs (woodworking)
Berry baskets
Eating set containers
Chisels (construction)
Feather money
Chito's counter game components
Fat pans
Malayali
Fencing equipments
Girdles (clothing: underwear)
Slippers
Begging bowls
Fertility objects
Smoking cabinets
Engravings (ritual & belief: representations)
Envelopes (containers)
Ceremonial seats
Eggcups
Spatulas (textileworking: needlework)
Ceremonial tablets
Belts (armour: body armour)
Slipes
Spatulas (toilet articles)
Draughts components
Electrotypes
Ceremonial weapons
Charm containers
Ember containers
Embroidery frames
Reel stands
Ceremonial toys
Ear picks
Cigar tips
Easter eggs
Whisks (food processing & storage)
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The database retains language taken from historical documents to help research. Please note that some records may feature language and reflect systems of thinking that are outdated and offensive.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