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Textiles and Decorative Crafts

An assortment of traditional crafts including bonnets, woven baskets, and symbolic ornaments, reflecting cultural heritage and artistry.

High angle view of a basket, Ghana
High angle view of a basket, Ghana
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Hat, c. 850 CE, 3 1/2 x 5 x 5 in. (8.89 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm), Alpaca fiber, Peru, 8th-10th century, Ceramic and stone sculptures of men from neighboring Wari and Tiwanaku societies illustrate that four-cornered hats such as this one appear to be linked with warriors and other individuals of high status. The texture of the pile surface may represent animal fur or the plumage of birds like those depicted on this hat. Abstracted animal, bird, and plant images on hats like this one are associated with the Wari and Tiwanaku religions and may have served to protect the wearer or imbue him with the desirable attributes of the plants and animals represented.Azeri traditional drum nagara on whiteBasket, 11 1/8 × 16 × 16 3/16 in. (28.26 × 40.64 × 41.12 cm), Plant fibers, United StatesWooden fish on a white backgroundShuttle (navette) 1763-64 Mathieu Coiny fils. Shuttle (navette) 200442Pearl necklace isolated on whiteChinese child's ceremonial Tiger Hat, embroidered silk.Pair of traditional vintage wooden-framed, rawhide-latticed snowshoes hanging on outer wall of log cabinBulb Pot 1780-1790 Burslem. Stoneware (basaltware) with encaustic decoration . Wedgwood Manufactory (Manufacturer)Watercolor Camping clipart. Hand drawn wild camping illustration. Forest, hiking design Watercolor Camping clipart. Hand drawn wild camping illustration. Forest, hiking design. Copyright: xZoonar.com/LiubovxPonomarchukx 18289628Miniature Tunic. Culture: Ica. Dimensions: H. 11 1/8 x W. 11 3/8 in. (28.3 x 28.9 cm). Date: 12th-13th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Collar with the inscription: not, anonymous, c. 1600 - c. 1650 The object cut from plate consists of a short piece and two long parts, which are connected to hinges. The ends are equipped with an eye closure. In the short part a rosette has been sawn out, in the other two a related ornament as well as in Latin Majuskels the inscription: does not do. Against these parts, copper plate is raced on the inside, which has been dyed red to the outside, to make ornament and text come true. Netherlands brass (alloy). paint (coating) cutting / painting The object cut from plate consists of a short piece and two long parts, which are connected to hinges. The ends are equipped with an eye closure. In the short part a rosette has been sawn out, in the other two a related ornament as well as in Latin Majuskels the inscription: does not do. Against these parts, copper plate is raced on the inside, which has been dyed red to the outside, to make ornament and text come true. Netherlands brass (alloy). Royal Cap (Orikogbofo) Made 1925-1950 Nigeria. Glass, cloth, and string . YorubaFusinus clavatus fossil, Gastropoda, Pliocene, Asti, Piedmont, Italy.Conga percussion drum instrument isolatedmilitary green garrison cap with soviet red star military green garrison cap with soviet red star sign on wooden dummy isolated on white background close up Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 7700465