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Hearst Museum object titled Bracelet, accession number 5-15296, described as Bracelet. White and black leather in diamond pattern. Diameter 6.7 centimeters. From Eastern Mali, Menaka area. Kel Tamasheq (Tamasheq speakers), so-called "Tuareg".
Hearst Museum object titled Bracelet, accession number 5-13072, described as Bracelet., Nigeria, Tuareg (spec. and card filed with Tuareg, Niger). 1976. 5-13072, acc no. 3249. File code: 2.2 Collector: Mrs. David Ames (Barbara Ames). Donor: Mrs. David Ames (Barbara Ames). Materials, techniques: Soapstone (?); possibly ceramic Context of use: Man's armring Description: Armring; soapstone (?); V profile, flanged rim; rim diam 9.3 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Bracelet, accession number 5-14147, described as Bracelet., Niger, Tuareg. 5-14147, acc no. 3682. File code: 2.2 Collector: David Ames Donor: David Ames. Materials, techniques: Stone. Context of use: Purchased from Tuareg vendor in Chafe market. Description: Bracelet. Black stone, wide, double banded style. dm. 9 cm., wd. 3 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Camel saddle, accession number 5-11669, described as Stick and hide object, Mali, Menaka region, Tuareg (Oulliminden group of Tuareg) October, 1972. 5-11669, acc no. 2896, file code 6.2. Collector: Susan E. Smith. Donor: Susan E. Smith. Materials, techniques: wood, pigment, string, leather; thread is drawn from cloth; red paint bought in powder form from Hausa traders (Nigeria) Context of use: Children (both boys and girls) make and play with these - under thorn trees or other shady place near camp. They form 3-legged camels of clay (unbaked) to put the saddles on; they load the saddles with baggage - as is done each tim the camp moves (baggage includes tents, sleeping mats, cooking pots, etc.) and place a figure of a man, woman or child, also formed of clay and fully dressed, upon the baggage. The camel is then "trotted" around, unloaded and the tents set up. The saddle of which this is a replica can be used on donkeys or camels though generally the donkey saddles is much simpler. Made by: 9 yr. old girl Role in trade: Is primarily for luggage -male riding saddle is much different. Description: camel saddle (miniature); wood splints with red and black pigment tied tog. with cotton cordage; several red-painted thin leather strips; h. 10 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Ceramic figurine, accession number 5-15295, described as Doll, terra-cotta, with amulet cast, etc. attached; doll is resting with legs outstretched; small breasts, two conical foreshortened arms (?) behind, self loincloth; indigo thread “hair,” red and green leather amulet case suspended from indigo cordage which is decorated with two red plastic discs; long terra-cotta ornament suspended around neck. See 5-11670-75. Height doll 5.2 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Charm holder, accession number 5-1966, described as 6 charm holder of goatskin strung with leather cord.
Hearst Museum object titled Charm holder, accession number 5-1965, described as Charm holder of goatskin, engraved pattern; length 5 inches and width 4 inches.
Hearst Museum object titled Charm holder, accession number 5-1963, described as Charm holder of goatskin, engraved pattern; width 8 inches; length 6 inches.
Hearst Museum object titled Charm holder, accession number 5-1964, described as Charm holder of goatskin (with linen inside), engraved pattern; length 5 inches and width 4 inches.
Hearst Museum object titled Charm holders, accession number 5-1967, described as 7 charm holders of goatskin strung with leather cord; like 1966, various sizes CHECK

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