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Anthropology

sword (weapons: edged); sheaths (weapons: accessories); knife (general & multipurpose)

object | nn12481

image of General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 2.98

Anthropology

sling (weapons: missiles & projectors); throwing stone

object | 2.98

image of General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 39.41.1

Anthropology

axe (weapons: edged); hatchet

object | 39.41.1

Anthropology

wrist guard

object | 13.7.56/50

image of General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 1993.325viii

Anthropology

sample (ritual & belief: ritual apparatus)

object | 1993.325viii

Anthropology

hairbrush

object | 13.26

image of Frontal view of whole of Horniman Museum object no nn11246

Anthropology

hair ornament

object | nn11246

Anthropology

belt

object | 1969.296

image of Top view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 1985.272

Anthropology

rain hat

object | 1985.272

Anthropology

hair oil container; lid (containers)

object | 15.59

image of General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 2004.164.1

Anthropology

wristlet

object | 2004.164.1

image of General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 2004.164.2

Anthropology

wristlet

object | 2004.164.2

Anthropology

spear (weapons: missiles & projectors)

object | nn6479

image of Frontal view of whole of Horniman Museum object no nn17505

Anthropology

grave marker

object | nn17505

image of Frontal view of whole of Horniman Museum object no nn9296

Anthropology

lekythos

object | nn9296

image of General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 16.3

Anthropology

dao

object | 16.3

Anthropology

kayak model

object | 1982i

image of General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 1969.217

Anthropology

spear (weapons: missiles & projectors)

object | 1969.217

image of General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 1979.8

Anthropology

helmet (headwear (armour: body armour))

object | 1979.8

Musical Instruments

rattle

object | 6.15

Anthropology

hair plaits

object | 5.340

Anthropology

club (weapons: bludgeon)

object | 5.72

image of Detail view of detail of Horniman Museum object no 2003.96

Anthropology

breast ornament (personal adornment)

object | 2003.96

Anthropology

wig

object | 1985.260i.3

image of General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no nn13152

Anthropology

hair curlers; wig curlers

object | nn13152

image of General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no nn18680

Anthropology

dao

object | nn18680

Anthropology

hobbles (yak furniture)

object | 1985.21

image of General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no nn13153.1

Anthropology

wig curlers

object | nn13153

image of General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 2981

Anthropology

sword (weapons: edged)

object | 2981

image of General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no nn4843

Anthropology

headdress (clothing: headwear)

object | nn4843.1

image of General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 17.8

Anthropology

helmet (headwear (armour: body armour)); hat (clothing: headwear)

object | 17.8

image of Frontal view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 2004.658

Anthropology

fly whisk (personal protection)

object | 2004.658

Anthropology

jar (containers)

object | nn3008

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 sometimes uses language taken from historical documents to help research, which may now appear outdated and even 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 or can suggest corrections to our information, please contact us: enquiry@horniman.ac.uk

About the Horniman

The Horniman connects us all with global cultures and the natural environment, encouraging us to shape a positive future for the world we all share.

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Connected to...

stage of manufactures (rope & stringmaking)

samples (rope & stringmaking)

sheath (weapons: accessories)

sword (weapons: edged); sheaths (weapons: accessories); knife (general & multipurpose)

sling (weapons: missiles & projectors); throwing stone

axe (weapons: edged); hatchet

wrist guard

sample (ritual & belief: ritual apparatus)

hairbrush

hair ornament

belt

rain hat

hair oil container; lid (containers)

wristlet

wristlet

spear (weapons: missiles & projectors)

grave marker

lekythos

dao

kayak model

spear (weapons: missiles & projectors)

helmet (headwear (armour: body armour))

rattle

hair plaits

club (weapons: bludgeon)

breast ornament (personal adornment)

wig

hair curlers; wig curlers

dao

hobbles (yak furniture)

wig curlers

sword (weapons: edged)

headdress (clothing: headwear)

helmet (headwear (armour: body armour)); hat (clothing: headwear)

fly whisk (personal protection)

jar (containers)

Collection Information