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Hearst Museum object titled Anklet or bracelet, accession number 5-16909, described as Brass anklet or bracelet formed from a round bar of brass. Formed into a "C" shape with square finial at one terminal. 2nd terminal is either unfinished or broken.

Hearst Museum object titled Balance scale, accession number 5-16892, described as Steel balance scale consisting of a balance arm suspended in a hand-held handle. Hooks on ends of arm for holding weighing pans.

Hearst Museum object titled Basketry plaque, accession number 5-16913, described as Circular basketry plaque (used as a wall decoration). Woven with grass foundation under multi-colored thread (yellow, black, brown, tan). Coiled from center, woven design is in bands and geometric figures (diamonds, triangles, trapezoids). Fabric loop is attached to one edge for hanging.

Hearst Museum object titled Bone disk, accession number 5-16908, described as Carved bone disk with centre hole (0.8 cm), undecorated.

Hearst Museum object titled Bone disk, accession number 5-16907, described as Carved bone disk with small centre depression on each side, undecorated.

Hearst Museum object titled Comb, accession number 5-16900, described as Double edged wooden comb carved. One side has fine teeth (1.5cm); one has coarse teeth (1.5 cm long). A solid wood section separates the 2 sides of the comb (2.2 cm).

Hearst Museum object titled Cowrie shell decoration, accession number 5-16902a-c, described as 15 cowrie shells attached to cotton twine with knots forming a circle. Top of each shell has been broken away to open the shell. 2 loose shells have apparently become detached.

Hearst Museum object titled Donkey harness, accession number 5-16891, described as Section of donkey harness. 4 rectangular metal sections embossed with geometric and circular patterns. Sections joined by metal rings. End ring has metal chain tied with a strip of cloth.

Hearst Museum object titled Double-footed food preparation bowl, accession number 5-16911, described as Round, shallow wood food preparation bowl with 2 feet. Coated with a black, resinous material.

Hearst Museum object titled Food preparation bowl, accession number 5-16912a,b, described as Round, wooden food preparation bowl with flat decorated lip (5.5 cm wide). Bowl is broken through the centre into 2 pieces. A tin can patch on the rim repaired a large chip. Rim decoration consists of geometric designs and incised lines bordering both sides of the lip. 2 small knobs on exterior.

Hearst Museum object titled Anklet or bracelet, accession number 5-16909, described as Brass anklet or bracelet formed from a round bar of brass. Formed into a "C" shape with square finial at one terminal. 2nd terminal is either unfinished or broken.

Anklet or bracelet

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Hearst Museum object titled Balance scale, accession number 5-16892, described as Steel balance scale consisting of a balance arm suspended in a hand-held handle. Hooks on ends of arm for holding weighing pans.

2 of 39

Hearst Museum object titled Basketry plaque, accession number 5-16913, described as Circular basketry plaque (used as a wall decoration). Woven with grass foundation under multi-colored thread (yellow, black, brown, tan). Coiled from center, woven design is in bands and geometric figures (diamonds, triangles, trapezoids). Fabric loop is attached to one edge for hanging.

Basketry plaque

3 of 39

Hearst Museum object titled Bone disk, accession number 5-16908, described as Carved bone disk with centre hole (0.8 cm), undecorated.

Bone disk

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Hearst Museum object titled Bone disk, accession number 5-16907, described as Carved bone disk with small centre depression on each side, undecorated.

Bone disk

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Hearst Museum object titled Comb, accession number 5-16900, described as Double edged wooden comb carved. One side has fine teeth (1.5cm); one has coarse teeth (1.5 cm long). A solid wood section separates the 2 sides of the comb (2.2 cm).

Comb

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Hearst Museum object titled Cowrie shell decoration, accession number 5-16902a-c, described as 15 cowrie shells attached to cotton twine with knots forming a circle. Top of each shell has been broken away to open the shell. 2 loose shells have apparently become detached.

Cowrie shell decoration

7 of 39

Hearst Museum object titled Donkey harness, accession number 5-16891, described as Section of donkey harness. 4 rectangular metal sections embossed with geometric and circular patterns. Sections joined by metal rings. End ring has metal chain tied with a strip of cloth.

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Hearst Museum object titled Double-footed food preparation bowl, accession number 5-16911, described as Round, shallow wood food preparation bowl with 2 feet. Coated with a black, resinous material.

Double-footed food preparation bowl

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Hearst Museum object titled Food preparation bowl, accession number 5-16912a,b, described as Round, wooden food preparation bowl with flat decorated lip (5.5 cm wide). Bowl is broken through the centre into 2 pieces. A tin can patch on the rim repaired a large chip. Rim decoration consists of geometric designs and incised lines bordering both sides of the lip. 2 small knobs on exterior.

Food preparation bowl

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Robert I. Orlins28 objects
William A. Shack6 objects

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2.2 Personal Adornments and Accoutrements7 objects
4.1 Dwellings and Furnishings7 objects
1.5 Household6 objects
2.1 Daily Garb5 objects
1.0 Use not specified (Utensils, Implements, and Conveyances)1 objects
1.7 Fighting, Warfare, and Social Control1 objects
1.8 Toilet Articles1 objects
7.3 Weights, Measures, and Computing Devices1 objects

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