Applicators
Hobbles (domestication of animals)
Dance swords
Ink horns (pen and ink container)
Splints
Bangles
Deadlocks
Flechettes
Sauce containers
Hoof picks
Sandpapers
Ink mixing slabs
Hoods
Inkers
Bandsaws
Metric scale rulers (rulers (weights & measures))
Hoof pick containers
Flasks (narcotics & intoxicants: drinking)
Medicine collecting bowls
Dance spears
Meres (clubs (weapons: bludgeon))
Initiation adornments
Awls (wire drawing tool)
Milk container carriers (carriers (food processing & storage))
Moccasins
Holders (ritual & belief: thanksgiving & votive offerings)
Aukland scows
Mobiles
Dance staffs
Spinning implements
Initiation accessories
Axes (ceremonial weapons)
Back aprons
Fleshing tools
Thimble holders
Back scrubbers
Crusie moulds
Ink sticks
Spirits containers
Incense holders
Crushers
Ink stones
Bankei pourers
Crowbills
Crowns
Ink containers
Assegais
Axle decorations
Curraghs
Spatula supports
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The database retains language taken from historical documents to help research. Please note that some records may feature language and reflect systems of thinking that are outdated and offensive.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