Object Listing

Wooden handle with a bunch of [animal] hair attached to one end. Between the juncture of wood and hair is a cuff of beadwork with zigzag designs. It the top end there is a hole with a metal ring through it.

Jackal skin that has been embellished with five round mirrors with beading around their edges and four other rectangular panels. There are two pompoms attached to the skin by strands of beads

Animal skin with its tail and leg skin shape still intact embellished with round mirrors with beading around their edges, round medallions of beadwork, rectangular panels and pompoms attached to the skin by strands of beads

Hemispherical drum with a skin top, fur side up, stretched across its mouth and secured with wooden pegs. It has four rectangular panels of wood placed in a square formation around the drum near its top edge. There is a looping crossed design at each corner with an oval hole at each corner side. The panels have engraved concentric circle and linear cross designs. The drum is covered with hide which has been stitched on.

Long tassel-like figure with a top-knot of 6 braids of hair below which is a mop of strands of predominantly red beads. A tightly wound tubular section of silver wire is situated below this from which the long tassel hangs. The tassel is surrounded at its top end by a short skirt of predominantly white beaded threads edged in red beads. Down the length of the fibre part of the tassel hang strands of larger (plastic) beads.

Long tassel-like figure with a top-knot of 6 braids of hair below which is a mop of strands of predominantly red beads. A tightly wound section of silver wire is situated below this from which the long tassel hangs. The tassels surrounded at its top end by a short skirt of predominantly white beaded threads. Down the length of the fibre part of the tassel hang strands of larger (plastic) beads.

a) Long narrow crossbar with a slight curve. At either end are fluted legs and two rectangular tails with smaller flutes at the top of the legs at the narrow ends of the crossbar. The legs project slightly above the crossbar and end in semi-circular raised areas above each leg. A short cylindrical form projects underneath the crossbar at its centre b) has an identical form.

Gourd decorated with linear pokerwork designs. It has a stopper with an anthropomorphic finial that has its pointed shaft inserted inside the vessel. The finial consists of a head and torso up to the waist. The figure wears a red beaded necklace. It has one hand in its mouth and the other held in front on its stomach. Around the widest part of the gourd is a panel of lacy beadwork. At each side a bunch of metal bracelets is attached. The panel is tied underneath the object with string and it rests on a ring of wrapped reddened fabric.

Gourd decorated with linear pokerwork designs. It has a stopper with a female anthropomorphic finial that has its pointed shaft inserted inside the vessel. The finial consists of a head and torso up to the waist. The figure wears a red and white beaded necklace and red and white and blue and white looped beaded earrings. It has both arms held at its sides and bent at the elbow. Around the widest part of the gourd is a panel of lacy beadwork with beaded fringes hanging down. The panel is tied underneath the object with string and it rests on a ring of wrapped reddened fabric.

Decorated gourd with an anthropomorphic finial with its pointed shaft inserted inside the vessel. This consists of a head and torso up to the waist. The figure wears a white beaded necklace. It has its hands together holding something in front. Around the widest part of the gourd is a panel of lacy beadwork. At each side a bunch of metal bracelets is attached. The panel is tied underneath the object with string.

Gourd decorated with linear pokerwork designs. It has a stopper with an anthropomorphic finial that has its pointed shaft inserted inside the vessel. The finial consists of a head and torso up to the waist. The figure wears a black and white beaded necklace . It has both hands held in front over a bulge as if holding something to its stomach. Around the widest part of the gourd is a panel of lacy beadwork with beaded fringes hanging down and a bunch of metal loops at each side. The panel is tied underneath the object with string and it rests on a ring of wrapped reddened fabric.

Gourd decorated with linear pokerwork designs. It has a stopper with a female anthropomorphic finial that has its pointed shaft inserted inside the vessel. The finial consists of a head and torso up to the waist. The figure wears a red, yellow and white beaded necklace . It has its upper arms by its sides. Around the widest part of the gourd is a panel of lacy beadwork with beaded fringes hanging down . The panel is tied underneath the object with string and it rests on a ring of wrapped fabric.

Gourd decorated with linear pokerwork designs. It has a stopper with a anthropomorphic finial that has its pointed shaft inserted inside the vessel. The finial consists of a head and torso up to the waist. The figure wears a red and white beaded necklace and lucky bean eyes. Around the widest part of the gourd is a panel of lacy beadwork with beaded fringes hanging down . The panel is tied underneath the object with string and it rests on a ring of wrapped fabric.

Gourd decorated with linear pokerwork designs. It has a stopper with a zoomorphic finial that has its pointed shaft inserted inside the vessel. The finial consists of a head and torso up to the waist. The figure wears a red and white beaded necklace and one lucky bean eye the other being missing. Around the widest part of the gourd is a panel of lacy beadwork with beaded fringes hanging down . The panel is tied underneath the object with string and it rests on a ring of wrapped fabric.

Gourd decorated with linear pokerwork designs. It has a stopper with a female anthropomorphic finial that has its pointed shaft inserted inside the vessel. The finial consists of a head and torso up to the waist. The figure wears a red beaded necklace and red, blue and green alternated with white looped beaded earrings. It has both arms held at its sides and slightly bent at the elbow. Around the widest part of the gourd is a panel of lacy beadwork with beaded fringes hanging down and at both sides are bunches of metal rings. The panel is tied underneath the object with string and it rests on a ring of wrapped fabric.

Semi-circular panel of beadwork in a linear design. It has numerous strings of beads at both ends. These have lucky bean seeds (Erythrina) attached to their ends.

Rectangular panel of beadwork with a short fringe of beads at its lower end, It has a beaded loop and a brass button at its top ends.

Full skirt consisting of multiple strings of plant fibre. It has a rolled waistband covered with beads and strings of beads that hang down over the skirt fringe

Circular band of beadwork with a small string fringe in the front. This has beads attached to its ends. Design is in vertical stripes along the length of the band. It has one brass button and some lucky bead seeds (Erythrina) attached to the front of the band.

Four roll waistband with a rectangular panel attached to one end and fringes of beads along its lower edge in a checkerboard design.

Two roll waistband with a rectangular panel at one end and a shorter band of beadwork along the rest of the length. Both panel and band have a beaded fringe

Narrow band of beadwork with a brass button at one end and loops at the other

Narrow band of beadwork with a brass button at one end and loops at the other

Semi-circular band of beadwork in a lacy design with a frilled edging of beads. It has a brass button at one end.

Rectangular beaded bag with a looped string of beads as its handle. It has triangular designs across its front

Gourd decorated with linear pokerwork designs. It has a stopper with a feline zoomorphic finial that has its pointed shaft inserted inside the vessel. The finial consists of a head and neck. The figure wears a red and white beaded necklace. Around the widest part of the gourd is a panel of lacy beadwork with beaded fringes hanging down. The panel is tied underneath the object with string and it rests on a ring of wrapped fabric.

Gourd decorated with linear pokerwork designs. It has a stopper with a female anthropomorphic finial that has its pointed shaft inserted inside the vessel. The finial consists of a head and torso up to the waist. The figure wears a red beaded necklace and red, blue and green alternated with white looped beaded earrings. It has both arms held at its sides. Around the widest part of the gourd is a panel of lacy beadwork with beaded fringes hanging down. The panel is tied underneath the object with string and it rests on a ring of wrapped fabric.

Gourd decorated with linear pokerwork designs. It has a stopper with an anthropomorphic finial that has its pointed shaft inserted inside the vessel. The finial consists of a head and torso. The figure wears a red and white beaded necklace. Around the widest part of the gourd is a panel of lacy beadwork with beaded fringes hanging down The panel is tied underneath the object with string and it rests on a ring of wrapped fabric.

Gourd decorated with linear pokerwork designs. It has a stopper with an anthropomorphic finial that has its pointed shaft inserted inside the vessel. The finial consists of a head and torso. The figure holds a pipe which it is smoking in its left hand. The other arm is bent with the hand holding the side of its stomach. It wears a white beaded necklace. Around the widest part of the gourd is a panel of lacy beadwork with beaded fringes hanging down. The panel is tied underneath the object with string and it rests on a ring of wrapped fabric.

Gourd decorated with linear pokerwork designs. It has a stopper with an anthropomorphic finial that has its pointed shaft inserted inside the vessel. The finial consists of a head and torso. The figure wears a red and white beaded necklace. Around the widest part of the gourd is a panel of lacy beadwork with beaded fringes hanging down The panel is tied underneath the object with string and it rests on a ring of wrapped fabric.