Collection place: Africa / Donor: Robert I. Orlins / Culture or time period: Northern African cultures - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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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 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 Handled plaque of players and flag cigarette packs, accession number 5-16885, described as Rectuangular plaque with handled constructed of Flag and Players Navy cut cigarette packs sewn together. 3 rows of red and yellow Flag packs, then 1 row of 6 Players packs (1 pack forming handle then 3 more rows Flag packs. Red cloth stitched border. 2 paper labels).