2
25
361
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Navajo Bracelet
Nomenclature Category
Major category, from the Revised Nomenclature for Museum Cataloging.
3: PERSONAL ARTIFACTS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Classification Term, represented by upper case word or phrase, from the Revised Nomenclature for Museum Cataloging.
Adornment
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Navajo
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
Silver Navajo bracelet with coral and turquoise inlay in a geometric pattern
Use
The purpose for which an artifact was made or, if applicable, the subsequent purpose for which it was used.
Personal adornment
Dimension 1
The measurements of the object in an imaginary three-dimensional box. Dimension 1 is greatest dimension. Orientation is also indicated when applicable.
6 cm L
Dimension 2
The measurements of the object in an imaginary three-dimensional box. Dimension 2 is middle dimension. Orientation is also indicated when applicable.
5.5 cm D
Image Date
Date when image was taken.
7/11/22
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
Metal (sterling silver), Stone (turquoise, coral)
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
The bracelet was cast, forged, hammered, and bent.
Decoration
Names of the techniques used in the decoration of the artifact. Decoration is defined as something which can be removed (theoretically) without causing the object to lose its structural integrity.
Chip inlay (coral, turquoise), cut, and polished.
Maker
The person or entity who/which made the artifact.
Tommy Singer
Maker Culture
Culture(s) creating object.
Navajo
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
Excellent condition.
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Barbara Hanawalt
Old Number
Any number previously used to identify the artifact, such as catalog numbers from previous owners/institutions, old Mathers Museum catalog or accession numbers, incorrectly assigned catalog or accession numbers, etc.
MM485-015
State
State or recognized territory where the artifact was made.
Arizona
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
United States
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
North America
Cataloging History
Cataloging activity, year, and name of cataloger. Field may also contain other information regarding cataloging and the history at the museum (e.g. numbering issues) of the object.
2022 Cat: Amber Reider
Curatorial/Cataloger Comments
Use this field for comments relating to cataloging process or artifact, if these comments do not fit comfortably in the "Comments Object History" or "Comments Object Type" fields. This field may refer to references consulted, as listed in "Cataloging: Consulted References" field.
2022 Cat: On the website I included in the consulted references, I was able to match the maker's mark and find that the maker is Tommy Singer. I also found that he is the inventor of the chip-inlay method.
Cataloging: Consulted References
Use this field to list main sources of information.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/nativeamericanjewelrytips.wordpress.com/2012/01/11/chip-inlay-pin-with-tc-s-hallmark/amp/
Subject
The topic of the resource
CLOTHING—Accessory:
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Navajo Bolo Tie
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
Bolo tie
Nomenclature Category
Major category, from the Revised Nomenclature for Museum Cataloging.
3: PERSONAL ARTIFACTS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Classification Term, represented by upper case word or phrase, from the Revised Nomenclature for Museum Cataloging.
Adornment
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Navajo
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
Navajo silver bolo tie with multiple stones inlaid and an "Apache Devil Dancer" being depicted.
Use
The purpose for which an artifact was made or, if applicable, the subsequent purpose for which it was used.
Personal adornment
Dimension 1
The measurements of the object in an imaginary three-dimensional box. Dimension 1 is greatest dimension. Orientation is also indicated when applicable.
52.5 cm L
Dimension 2
The measurements of the object in an imaginary three-dimensional box. Dimension 2 is middle dimension. Orientation is also indicated when applicable.
8 cm W
Image Date
Date when image was taken.
7/11/22
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
Metal (silver), Leather, Stone (coral, jet, turquoise, mother of pearl, unknown yellow stone, and unknown brown stone)
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
The bolo tie was braided, cast, hammered, stamped, soldered, and twisted.
Decoration
Names of the techniques used in the decoration of the artifact. Decoration is defined as something which can be removed (theoretically) without causing the object to lose its structural integrity.
Inlay (coral, jet, turquoise, mother of pearl, unknown yellow stone, and unknown brown stone), and polished
Maker
The person or entity who/which made the artifact.
Ernest Shirley
Maker Culture
Culture(s) creating object.
Navajo
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
Very good condition- there is some tarnish and dust on the piece.
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Barbara Hanawalt
Old Number
Any number previously used to identify the artifact, such as catalog numbers from previous owners/institutions, old Mathers Museum catalog or accession numbers, incorrectly assigned catalog or accession numbers, etc.
MM485-051
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
United States
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
North America
Cataloging History
Cataloging activity, year, and name of cataloger. Field may also contain other information regarding cataloging and the history at the museum (e.g. numbering issues) of the object.
2022 Cat: Amber Reider
Curatorial/Cataloger Comments
Use this field for comments relating to cataloging process or artifact, if these comments do not fit comfortably in the "Comments Object History" or "Comments Object Type" fields. This field may refer to references consulted, as listed in "Cataloging: Consulted References" field.
2022 Cat: The back of the bolo tie has a maker's mark stamped on it. Based on a website I found, I believe the maker to be Navajo artist Ernest Shirley. The clasp is also a Bennet pat pend clasp. On the website that I refer to, there are multiple examples of almost identical pieces. The difference is that this bolo tie has an edge of coral stones (rather than turquoise) and leaves and flowers made of silver surrounding the stone inlay. The website also says that the man motif is depicting an "Apache Devil Dancer." Also it should be noted that although there are some differences between this bolo tie and images on the website, the maker's mark is identical. I also cannot determine what the yellow stone (the skirt) and the brown stone (the feet) is. Further research is needed on this.
Cataloging: Consulted References
Use this field to list main sources of information.
https://nativeamericanjewelrytips.wordpress.com/category/books/american-indian-jewelry-i/
Subject
The topic of the resource
CLOTHING—Accessory:
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Zuni Coral Earrings
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
Earrings
Nomenclature Category
Major category, from the Revised Nomenclature for Museum Cataloging.
3: PERSONAL ARTIFACTS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Classification Term, represented by upper case word or phrase, from the Revised Nomenclature for Museum Cataloging.
Adornment
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Zuni
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
Zuni silver earrings with coral stone inlay
Use
The purpose for which an artifact was made or, if applicable, the subsequent purpose for which it was used.
Personal adornment
Dimension 1
The measurements of the object in an imaginary three-dimensional box. Dimension 1 is greatest dimension. Orientation is also indicated when applicable.
6.5 cm L
Dimension 2
The measurements of the object in an imaginary three-dimensional box. Dimension 2 is middle dimension. Orientation is also indicated when applicable.
2.2 cm W
Image Date
Date when image was taken.
7/11/22
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
Metal (silver), Stone (coral)
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
The earrings were cast, stamped, twisted, soldered, and bent.
Decoration
Names of the techniques used in the decoration of the artifact. Decoration is defined as something which can be removed (theoretically) without causing the object to lose its structural integrity.
Inlay (coral) Polished
Maker
The person or entity who/which made the artifact.
Lorraine Waatsa
Maker Culture
Culture(s) creating object.
Zuni
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
Very good condition- some incrust on the earrings.
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Barbara Hanawalt
Old Number
Any number previously used to identify the artifact, such as catalog numbers from previous owners/institutions, old Mathers Museum catalog or accession numbers, incorrectly assigned catalog or accession numbers, etc.
MM485-057
Set With
The accession numbers of the separate artifacts which comprise of a group of integrally related artifacts, such as musical instruments played together in an ensemble. If artifacts are associated only because they were acquired at the same time, such as several similar gourd rattles, these do not qualify for a set with notation.
MM485-056, MM485-057, MM485-058, MM485-059
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
United States
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
North America
Cataloging History
Cataloging activity, year, and name of cataloger. Field may also contain other information regarding cataloging and the history at the museum (e.g. numbering issues) of the object.
2022 Cat: Amber Reider
Curatorial/Cataloger Comments
Use this field for comments relating to cataloging process or artifact, if these comments do not fit comfortably in the "Comments Object History" or "Comments Object Type" fields. This field may refer to references consulted, as listed in "Cataloging: Consulted References" field.
2022 Cat: These earrings do not have a maker's mark on them, however, since they are deemed to be part of a set which includes 056 which does have a maker's mark that was found to be from the artist Lorraine Waatsa. This was also likely made by her.
Subject
The topic of the resource
CLOTHING—Accessory:
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Zuni Coral Pin
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
Pin
Nomenclature Category
Major category, from the Revised Nomenclature for Museum Cataloging.
3: PERSONAL ARTIFACTS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Classification Term, represented by upper case word or phrase, from the Revised Nomenclature for Museum Cataloging.
Adornment
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Zuni
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
Circular pin with coral stone inlay
Use
The purpose for which an artifact was made or, if applicable, the subsequent purpose for which it was used.
Personal adornment
Dimension 1
The measurements of the object in an imaginary three-dimensional box. Dimension 1 is greatest dimension. Orientation is also indicated when applicable.
9 cm L
Dimension 2
The measurements of the object in an imaginary three-dimensional box. Dimension 2 is middle dimension. Orientation is also indicated when applicable.
4.5 cm W
Image Date
Date when image was taken.
7/11/22
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
Metal (silver) Stone (coral)
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
The pin was cast, twisted, soldered and bent.
Decoration
Names of the techniques used in the decoration of the artifact. Decoration is defined as something which can be removed (theoretically) without causing the object to lose its structural integrity.
Inlay (coral), Polished
Maker
The person or entity who/which made the artifact.
Lorraine Waatsa
Maker Culture
Culture(s) creating object.
Zuni
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
Excellent condition
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Barbara Hanawalt
Old Number
Any number previously used to identify the artifact, such as catalog numbers from previous owners/institutions, old Mathers Museum catalog or accession numbers, incorrectly assigned catalog or accession numbers, etc.
MM485-058
Set With
The accession numbers of the separate artifacts which comprise of a group of integrally related artifacts, such as musical instruments played together in an ensemble. If artifacts are associated only because they were acquired at the same time, such as several similar gourd rattles, these do not qualify for a set with notation.
MM485-056, MM485-057, MM485-058, MM485-059
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
United States
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
North America
Cataloging History
Cataloging activity, year, and name of cataloger. Field may also contain other information regarding cataloging and the history at the museum (e.g. numbering issues) of the object.
2022 Cat: Amber Reider
Curatorial/Cataloger Comments
Use this field for comments relating to cataloging process or artifact, if these comments do not fit comfortably in the "Comments Object History" or "Comments Object Type" fields. This field may refer to references consulted, as listed in "Cataloging: Consulted References" field.
2022 Cat: The back of the pin has "LW" stamped on it which is the signature of Zuni artist Lorraine Waatsa
Cataloging: Consulted References
Use this field to list main sources of information.
http://www.art-amerindien.com/hallmarks/l-indian-native-american-jewelry-marks.htm
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Silver Zuni Belt
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
Belt
Nomenclature Category
Major category, from the Revised Nomenclature for Museum Cataloging.
3: PERSONAL ARTIFACTS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Classification Term, represented by upper case word or phrase, from the Revised Nomenclature for Museum Cataloging.
Adornment
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Zuni
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
Zuni belt made form silver, leather, and various stones depicting scenes of life.
Use
The purpose for which an artifact was made or, if applicable, the subsequent purpose for which it was used.
Personal adornment
Dimension 1
The measurements of the object in an imaginary three-dimensional box. Dimension 1 is greatest dimension. Orientation is also indicated when applicable.
109 cm L
Dimension 2
The measurements of the object in an imaginary three-dimensional box. Dimension 2 is middle dimension. Orientation is also indicated when applicable.
5.5 cm W
Image Date
Date when image was taken.
7/11/22
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
Metal (silver) Stone (turquoise, coral, mother of pearl, opal, onyx, other) Leather
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
This belt was hammered, cut, stamped, and used channel work.
Decoration
Names of the techniques used in the decoration of the artifact. Decoration is defined as something which can be removed (theoretically) without causing the object to lose its structural integrity.
The silver was polished.
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
Excellent condition
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Barbara Hanawalt
Old Number
Any number previously used to identify the artifact, such as catalog numbers from previous owners/institutions, old Mathers Museum catalog or accession numbers, incorrectly assigned catalog or accession numbers, etc.
MM485-001
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
United States
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
North America
Comments Object History
Information about origins, condition, date, etc. of this particular object.
This belt belonged to the collector's husband and might have been purchased from Lodina.
Cataloging History
Cataloging activity, year, and name of cataloger. Field may also contain other information regarding cataloging and the history at the museum (e.g. numbering issues) of the object.
2022 Cat: Amber Reider
Cataloging: Consulted References
Use this field to list main sources of information.
Southwestern Indian Arts and Crafts by Tom Bahti
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Zuni Fetish Necklace
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
Necklace
Nomenclature Category
Major category, from the Revised Nomenclature for Museum Cataloging.
3: PERSONAL ARTIFACTS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Classification Term, represented by upper case word or phrase, from the Revised Nomenclature for Museum Cataloging.
Adornment
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Zuni
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
A multi-strand Zuni fetish necklace with wolf, bear, badger, and eagle figurines.
Use
The purpose for which an artifact was made or, if applicable, the subsequent purpose for which it was used.
Personal adornment
Dimension 1
The measurements of the object in an imaginary three-dimensional box. Dimension 1 is greatest dimension. Orientation is also indicated when applicable.
41 cm L
Dimension 2
The measurements of the object in an imaginary three-dimensional box. Dimension 2 is middle dimension. Orientation is also indicated when applicable.
35 cm W
Dimension 3
The measurements of the object in an imaginary three-dimensional box. Dimension 3 is smallest dimension. Orientation is also indicated when applicable.
1 cm D
Image Date
Date when image was taken.
7/11/22
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
Metal (silver), Stone (turquoise, coral, jet, other) Shell, Mother of Pearl, Ivory (fossilization)
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
Aspects of the necklace were cut, hammered, soldered, and carved.
Decoration
Names of the techniques used in the decoration of the artifact. Decoration is defined as something which can be removed (theoretically) without causing the object to lose its structural integrity.
Inlay (coral, turquoise) beaded, painted
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
Very good (tarnish and residue)
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Barbara Hanawalt
Old Number
Any number previously used to identify the artifact, such as catalog numbers from previous owners/institutions, old Mathers Museum catalog or accession numbers, incorrectly assigned catalog or accession numbers, etc.
MM485-005
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
United States
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
North America
Cataloging History
Cataloging activity, year, and name of cataloger. Field may also contain other information regarding cataloging and the history at the museum (e.g. numbering issues) of the object.
2022 Cat: Ellie Harrison
Curatorial/Cataloger Comments
Use this field for comments relating to cataloging process or artifact, if these comments do not fit comfortably in the "Comments Object History" or "Comments Object Type" fields. This field may refer to references consulted, as listed in "Cataloging: Consulted References" field.
2022 Cat: This necklace is an example of "Zuni fetish" figurines (Bahti, 9) including wolf, bear, badger, and eagle.
Cataloging: Consulted References
Use this field to list main sources of information.
Southwestern Indian Arts and Crafts by Tom Bahti
Southwest Indian Craft Arts by Clara Lee Tanner
Subject
The topic of the resource
CLOTHING—Accessory:
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Navajo Claw Necklace
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
Necklace
Nomenclature Category
Major category, from the Revised Nomenclature for Museum Cataloging.
3: PERSONAL ARTIFACTS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Classification Term, represented by upper case word or phrase, from the Revised Nomenclature for Museum Cataloging.
Clothing-Accessory
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Navajo
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
Silver beaded Navajo necklace with turquoise stones and animal claws
Use
The purpose for which an artifact was made or, if applicable, the subsequent purpose for which it was used.
Adornment
Dimension 1
The measurements of the object in an imaginary three-dimensional box. Dimension 1 is greatest dimension. Orientation is also indicated when applicable.
55 cm L
Dimension 2
The measurements of the object in an imaginary three-dimensional box. Dimension 2 is middle dimension. Orientation is also indicated when applicable.
9 cm W
Dimension 3
The measurements of the object in an imaginary three-dimensional box. Dimension 3 is smallest dimension. Orientation is also indicated when applicable.
1.5 cm D
Image Date
Date when image was taken.
7/11/22
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
Metal (silver), Stone (turquoise) Claw
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
Hammered, cut, soldered, cast
Decoration
Names of the techniques used in the decoration of the artifact. Decoration is defined as something which can be removed (theoretically) without causing the object to lose its structural integrity.
Inlay (turquoise), stamped
Maker
The person or entity who/which made the artifact.
Has a maker's mark of "JH"
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
Very good (tarnish)
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Barbara Hanawalt
Old Number
Any number previously used to identify the artifact, such as catalog numbers from previous owners/institutions, old Mathers Museum catalog or accession numbers, incorrectly assigned catalog or accession numbers, etc.
MM485-002
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
United States
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
North America
Comments Object History
Information about origins, condition, date, etc. of this particular object.
This necklace was purchased in a Nashville shop (not Lodina). The collector's husband wore it to dinner in Indianapolis with a visiting professor from France, who was startled by a man wearing jewelry.
Cataloging History
Cataloging activity, year, and name of cataloger. Field may also contain other information regarding cataloging and the history at the museum (e.g. numbering issues) of the object.
2022 Cat: Ellie Harrison
Curatorial/Cataloger Comments
Use this field for comments relating to cataloging process or artifact, if these comments do not fit comfortably in the "Comments Object History" or "Comments Object Type" fields. This field may refer to references consulted, as listed in "Cataloging: Consulted References" field.
2022 Cat: The use of 2 center claws may resemble "naja" crescent shape which was often the central pendant on necklaces. The letters "JH" are engraved onto the back of the central silver piece. The claws used may be from a big cat species.
Cataloging: Consulted References
Use this field to list main sources of information.
Southwest Indian Craft Arts by Clara Lee Tanner
Southwestern Indian Arts and Crafts by Tom Bahti
Subject
The topic of the resource
CLOTHING—Accessory:
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
IUMAA Mathers Ethnographic Collection
Description
An account of the resource
The IUMAA Mathers Ethnographic Collection consists of over 30,000 objects and 18,000 photographs representing cultures from each of the world’s inhabited continents. These materials have been collected and curated to serve the museum's primary mission as a research and teaching museum within a university setting.
The museum’s collections are comprised of many specialized holdings. More information about each of these collections can be found under the individual listings. For additional information about IUMAA Mathers Ethnographic collections, please contact the museum's Head Curator.
Artifact
An object of material culture, for instance an object in a museum collection or documented in everyday life. Usually refers to a three dimensional objects (as opposed to images).
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Loofa Owl
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
artifact
Nomenclature Category
Major category, from the Revised Nomenclature for Museum Cataloging.
8: COMMUNICATION ARTIFACTS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Classification Term, represented by upper case word or phrase, from the Revised Nomenclature for Museum Cataloging.
ART
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
Brightly colored representation of an owl, two faced, made of papier-mache and a loofa.
Dimension 1
The measurements of the object in an imaginary three-dimensional box. Dimension 1 is greatest dimension. Orientation is also indicated when applicable.
27.9 cm W
Dimension 2
The measurements of the object in an imaginary three-dimensional box. Dimension 2 is middle dimension. Orientation is also indicated when applicable.
25.4 cm H
Dimension 3
The measurements of the object in an imaginary three-dimensional box. Dimension 3 is smallest dimension. Orientation is also indicated when applicable.
10.2 cm D
Object Date
Date of manufacture, that is, when the artifact was made. The dating technique is the method of establishing the date of manufacture of the artifact.
mid-20th century
Image Date
Date when image was taken.
7/11/2006
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
papier-mache loofa
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
glue
Decoration
Names of the techniques used in the decoration of the artifact. Decoration is defined as something which can be removed (theoretically) without causing the object to lose its structural integrity.
paint
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
GOOD wear
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Dr. Henry Hope
Accession Number
Collection and artifact identification number. This system serves to provide each artifact with its own unique number, while organizing the collections for management purposes.
1966-25-0053
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
Mexico
Curatorial/Cataloger Comments
Use this field for comments relating to cataloging process or artifact, if these comments do not fit comfortably in the "Comments Object History" or "Comments Object Type" fields. This field may refer to references consulted, as listed in "Cataloging: Consulted References" field.
2022 NOTE: E. Sieber: "It was the best of artifacts, it was the worst of artifacts."
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
This item is from the collections of the Mathers Museum of World Cultures. Please contact the museum for use rights.
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Gems of Afghanistan
Description
An account of the resource
This virtual exhibition is a small highlight of the different textiles and Jewelry in IUMAAs Birnbaum Collection that are from Afghanistan. Within this small selection which is from the vast collection of Dee Birnbaum, there are many examples of the colorful clothing worn on both special occasions and everyday life in Afghanistan.
The Jewelry selected highlights the level of skill of the silversmiths in the region. There are a number of items that incorporate other materials. As well as incorporate a plethora of skill sets. Some of the jewelry in the collection includes handcrafted bangles, jeweled necklaces as well as veil ornaments. This collection of over 2000 items is rare as it was not created as an academic pursuit but by personal means
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The collection of origin comes from Dee Birnbaum. The Birnbaum Collection is a textile collection which illuminates how material culture collecting can have a lasting effect on the collectors’ life. This collection in general started out as a personal collection of Dee Birnbaum, who is currently an associate professor of business at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, and was amassed from travels and exploration. The collection is now one of the largest collections of its type in both number and geographic scope in the country.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Lauren Ammons
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2022
Artifact
An object of material culture, for instance an object in a museum collection or documented in everyday life. Usually refers to a three dimensional objects (as opposed to images).
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Jacket
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
woven jacket
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Baluchi or Kuchai (nomadic)
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
This is a waist-length jacket. Hand-stitched embroidery resembles a crown shape that appears in multiple colors all over the jacket.
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
Wool, cotton
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
Hand-sewn, woven wool jacket. A single twine was used as a closer for the jacket
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
Very Good condition, a minimal unraveling of threads within the embroidery design
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Dee Birnbaum
Accession Number
Collection and artifact identification number. This system serves to provide each artifact with its own unique number, while organizing the collections for management purposes.
DB-0173
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Textile
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
Afghanistan
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
Central Asia
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Gems of Afghanistan
Description
An account of the resource
This virtual exhibition is a small highlight of the different textiles and Jewelry in IUMAAs Birnbaum Collection that are from Afghanistan. Within this small selection which is from the vast collection of Dee Birnbaum, there are many examples of the colorful clothing worn on both special occasions and everyday life in Afghanistan.
The Jewelry selected highlights the level of skill of the silversmiths in the region. There are a number of items that incorporate other materials. As well as incorporate a plethora of skill sets. Some of the jewelry in the collection includes handcrafted bangles, jeweled necklaces as well as veil ornaments. This collection of over 2000 items is rare as it was not created as an academic pursuit but by personal means
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The collection of origin comes from Dee Birnbaum. The Birnbaum Collection is a textile collection which illuminates how material culture collecting can have a lasting effect on the collectors’ life. This collection in general started out as a personal collection of Dee Birnbaum, who is currently an associate professor of business at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, and was amassed from travels and exploration. The collection is now one of the largest collections of its type in both number and geographic scope in the country.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Lauren Ammons
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2022
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Turkmen Pendant
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
fire-gilded pendant
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Turkman
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
Silver Tekke Turkmen pendant with fire-gilded designs, glass and semi-precious stones
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
metal (silver) glass, semi-precious stones
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
This pendant is possibly cut or cast into shape then carved with decoration. The metal dangles are punched into shape.
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
Good condition shows signs of wear and minimal tarnish on the metal work
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Dee Birnbaum
Accession Number
Collection and artifact identification number. This system serves to provide each artifact with its own unique number, while organizing the collections for management purposes.
DB-0119
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Jewelry
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
Afghanistan
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
Central Asia
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Gems of Afghanistan
Description
An account of the resource
This virtual exhibition is a small highlight of the different textiles and Jewelry in IUMAAs Birnbaum Collection that are from Afghanistan. Within this small selection which is from the vast collection of Dee Birnbaum, there are many examples of the colorful clothing worn on both special occasions and everyday life in Afghanistan.
The Jewelry selected highlights the level of skill of the silversmiths in the region. There are a number of items that incorporate other materials. As well as incorporate a plethora of skill sets. Some of the jewelry in the collection includes handcrafted bangles, jeweled necklaces as well as veil ornaments. This collection of over 2000 items is rare as it was not created as an academic pursuit but by personal means
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The collection of origin comes from Dee Birnbaum. The Birnbaum Collection is a textile collection which illuminates how material culture collecting can have a lasting effect on the collectors’ life. This collection in general started out as a personal collection of Dee Birnbaum, who is currently an associate professor of business at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, and was amassed from travels and exploration. The collection is now one of the largest collections of its type in both number and geographic scope in the country.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Lauren Ammons
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2022
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Adorned Necklace
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
multi-level necklace
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Kuchai or Pashtun
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
Silver Necklace with fish and blue beads. The many fish in the necklace represents fertility. The ottoman coins represent wealth
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
Silver, cotton, glass, plastic (beads)
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
A button-enclosed necklace with fish figures. Above and below the fish are beaded sections as well as coins.
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
Good Condition, with minimal tarnish and signs of wear
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Habibullah Akcha
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Dee Birnbaum
Accession Number
Collection and artifact identification number. This system serves to provide each artifact with its own unique number, while organizing the collections for management purposes.
DB-0872
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Jewelry
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
Afghanistan
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
Central Asia
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Gems of Afghanistan
Description
An account of the resource
This virtual exhibition is a small highlight of the different textiles and Jewelry in IUMAAs Birnbaum Collection that are from Afghanistan. Within this small selection which is from the vast collection of Dee Birnbaum, there are many examples of the colorful clothing worn on both special occasions and everyday life in Afghanistan.
The Jewelry selected highlights the level of skill of the silversmiths in the region. There are a number of items that incorporate other materials. As well as incorporate a plethora of skill sets. Some of the jewelry in the collection includes handcrafted bangles, jeweled necklaces as well as veil ornaments. This collection of over 2000 items is rare as it was not created as an academic pursuit but by personal means
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The collection of origin comes from Dee Birnbaum. The Birnbaum Collection is a textile collection which illuminates how material culture collecting can have a lasting effect on the collectors’ life. This collection in general started out as a personal collection of Dee Birnbaum, who is currently an associate professor of business at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, and was amassed from travels and exploration. The collection is now one of the largest collections of its type in both number and geographic scope in the country.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Lauren Ammons
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2022
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Adorned Bracelet Pair
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
metal bracelet set
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Pashtun
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
Open-sided bracelet decorated with metal flowers and bands on either end.
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
metal (Silver)
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
The bracelet appears to have been forged or cast from a single piece of silver bent into a crescent shape. The components of the bracelet were shaped separately and cast and attached by soldering.
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
This bracelet set is in very good condition with minimal tarnishing
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Dee Birnbaum
Accession Number
Collection and artifact identification number. This system serves to provide each artifact with its own unique number, while organizing the collections for management purposes.
DB-1724
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Jewelry
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
Afghanistan
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
Central Asia
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Gems of Afghanistan
Description
An account of the resource
This virtual exhibition is a small highlight of the different textiles and Jewelry in IUMAAs Birnbaum Collection that are from Afghanistan. Within this small selection which is from the vast collection of Dee Birnbaum, there are many examples of the colorful clothing worn on both special occasions and everyday life in Afghanistan.
The Jewelry selected highlights the level of skill of the silversmiths in the region. There are a number of items that incorporate other materials. As well as incorporate a plethora of skill sets. Some of the jewelry in the collection includes handcrafted bangles, jeweled necklaces as well as veil ornaments. This collection of over 2000 items is rare as it was not created as an academic pursuit but by personal means
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The collection of origin comes from Dee Birnbaum. The Birnbaum Collection is a textile collection which illuminates how material culture collecting can have a lasting effect on the collectors’ life. This collection in general started out as a personal collection of Dee Birnbaum, who is currently an associate professor of business at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, and was amassed from travels and exploration. The collection is now one of the largest collections of its type in both number and geographic scope in the country.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Lauren Ammons
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2022
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Head Piece
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
metal headband
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Kuchai or Pashtun
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
A heavy headpiece with shaped metal pieces and beaded tassels hanging from each end.
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
Metal (silver), glass (beads), fiber (cotton)
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
Woven, twisted, cast
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
Good condition with signs of tarnish and possible verdigris on the metal. There is also a minor unraveling of the fibers.
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Dee Birnbaum
Accession Number
Collection and artifact identification number. This system serves to provide each artifact with its own unique number, while organizing the collections for management purposes.
DB-1700
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Jewelry
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
Afghanistan/Pakistan
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
Central Asia
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Gems of Afghanistan
Description
An account of the resource
This virtual exhibition is a small highlight of the different textiles and Jewelry in IUMAAs Birnbaum Collection that are from Afghanistan. Within this small selection which is from the vast collection of Dee Birnbaum, there are many examples of the colorful clothing worn on both special occasions and everyday life in Afghanistan.
The Jewelry selected highlights the level of skill of the silversmiths in the region. There are a number of items that incorporate other materials. As well as incorporate a plethora of skill sets. Some of the jewelry in the collection includes handcrafted bangles, jeweled necklaces as well as veil ornaments. This collection of over 2000 items is rare as it was not created as an academic pursuit but by personal means
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The collection of origin comes from Dee Birnbaum. The Birnbaum Collection is a textile collection which illuminates how material culture collecting can have a lasting effect on the collectors’ life. This collection in general started out as a personal collection of Dee Birnbaum, who is currently an associate professor of business at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, and was amassed from travels and exploration. The collection is now one of the largest collections of its type in both number and geographic scope in the country.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Lauren Ammons
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2022
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Heavy Dress
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
layered dress
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Kuchai or Pashtun
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
Red dress, ikat on sleeves with a gold chest panel.
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
Fiber(cotton), glass (mirrors), wool
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
This dress is hand-sewn together with multiple panels and many different fabrics.
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
The dress is in poor condition, showing blatant signs of wear, missing mirrors, and multiple occurrences of discoloration or fading.
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Dee Birnbaum
Accession Number
Collection and artifact identification number. This system serves to provide each artifact with its own unique number, while organizing the collections for management purposes.
DB-4091
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Textile
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
Afghanistan
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
Central Asia
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Gems of Afghanistan
Description
An account of the resource
This virtual exhibition is a small highlight of the different textiles and Jewelry in IUMAAs Birnbaum Collection that are from Afghanistan. Within this small selection which is from the vast collection of Dee Birnbaum, there are many examples of the colorful clothing worn on both special occasions and everyday life in Afghanistan.
The Jewelry selected highlights the level of skill of the silversmiths in the region. There are a number of items that incorporate other materials. As well as incorporate a plethora of skill sets. Some of the jewelry in the collection includes handcrafted bangles, jeweled necklaces as well as veil ornaments. This collection of over 2000 items is rare as it was not created as an academic pursuit but by personal means
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The collection of origin comes from Dee Birnbaum. The Birnbaum Collection is a textile collection which illuminates how material culture collecting can have a lasting effect on the collectors’ life. This collection in general started out as a personal collection of Dee Birnbaum, who is currently an associate professor of business at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, and was amassed from travels and exploration. The collection is now one of the largest collections of its type in both number and geographic scope in the country.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Lauren Ammons
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2022
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Dress
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
beaded dress
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Pashtun/ Kuchai
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
A burgundy dress with a beaded chest bib design
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
Fiber(silk, cotton) glass (mirrors) plastic(beading)
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
This dress is hand-sewn, with some possibly woven appliqués.
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
This dress is in good condition with minimal signs of wear. There are also unraveled threads and some minor holes.
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Dee Birnbaum
Accession Number
Collection and artifact identification number. This system serves to provide each artifact with its own unique number, while organizing the collections for management purposes.
DB-1706
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Textile
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
Afghanistan
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
Central Asia
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Gems of Afghanistan
Description
An account of the resource
This virtual exhibition is a small highlight of the different textiles and Jewelry in IUMAAs Birnbaum Collection that are from Afghanistan. Within this small selection which is from the vast collection of Dee Birnbaum, there are many examples of the colorful clothing worn on both special occasions and everyday life in Afghanistan.
The Jewelry selected highlights the level of skill of the silversmiths in the region. There are a number of items that incorporate other materials. As well as incorporate a plethora of skill sets. Some of the jewelry in the collection includes handcrafted bangles, jeweled necklaces as well as veil ornaments. This collection of over 2000 items is rare as it was not created as an academic pursuit but by personal means
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The collection of origin comes from Dee Birnbaum. The Birnbaum Collection is a textile collection which illuminates how material culture collecting can have a lasting effect on the collectors’ life. This collection in general started out as a personal collection of Dee Birnbaum, who is currently an associate professor of business at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, and was amassed from travels and exploration. The collection is now one of the largest collections of its type in both number and geographic scope in the country.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Lauren Ammons
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2022
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Afghan Dress
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
long-sleeved dress
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Hazaran
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
A purple silk dress with golden embroidery. There is a wide golden band used on the hem as well as the waist of the dress.
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
fiber (silk, cotton)
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
The dress is hand-sewn with golden overlay and embroidery.
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
Good condition with minor fading due to sun exposure
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Osman Balbaros
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Dee Birnbaum
Accession Number
Collection and artifact identification number. This system serves to provide each artifact with its own unique number, while organizing the collections for management purposes.
DB-8223
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Textile
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
Afghanistan
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
Central Asia
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Gems of Afghanistan
Description
An account of the resource
This virtual exhibition is a small highlight of the different textiles and Jewelry in IUMAAs Birnbaum Collection that are from Afghanistan. Within this small selection which is from the vast collection of Dee Birnbaum, there are many examples of the colorful clothing worn on both special occasions and everyday life in Afghanistan.
The Jewelry selected highlights the level of skill of the silversmiths in the region. There are a number of items that incorporate other materials. As well as incorporate a plethora of skill sets. Some of the jewelry in the collection includes handcrafted bangles, jeweled necklaces as well as veil ornaments. This collection of over 2000 items is rare as it was not created as an academic pursuit but by personal means
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The collection of origin comes from Dee Birnbaum. The Birnbaum Collection is a textile collection which illuminates how material culture collecting can have a lasting effect on the collectors’ life. This collection in general started out as a personal collection of Dee Birnbaum, who is currently an associate professor of business at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, and was amassed from travels and exploration. The collection is now one of the largest collections of its type in both number and geographic scope in the country.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Lauren Ammons
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2022
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Children's Dress
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
small white dress
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Afghan
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
This is a white ¾-sleeve dress embroidered with colorful flowers and birds.
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
fiber (cotton)
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
This is a basic hand-sewn dress with the entire decoration being embroidered.
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
This dress is in very good condition with very minimal signs of wear.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Dee Birnbaum
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Dee Birnbaum
Accession Number
Collection and artifact identification number. This system serves to provide each artifact with its own unique number, while organizing the collections for management purposes.
DB-8437
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Textile
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
Afghanistan
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
Central Asia
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Gems of Afghanistan
Description
An account of the resource
This virtual exhibition is a small highlight of the different textiles and Jewelry in IUMAAs Birnbaum Collection that are from Afghanistan. Within this small selection which is from the vast collection of Dee Birnbaum, there are many examples of the colorful clothing worn on both special occasions and everyday life in Afghanistan.
The Jewelry selected highlights the level of skill of the silversmiths in the region. There are a number of items that incorporate other materials. As well as incorporate a plethora of skill sets. Some of the jewelry in the collection includes handcrafted bangles, jeweled necklaces as well as veil ornaments. This collection of over 2000 items is rare as it was not created as an academic pursuit but by personal means
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The collection of origin comes from Dee Birnbaum. The Birnbaum Collection is a textile collection which illuminates how material culture collecting can have a lasting effect on the collectors’ life. This collection in general started out as a personal collection of Dee Birnbaum, who is currently an associate professor of business at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, and was amassed from travels and exploration. The collection is now one of the largest collections of its type in both number and geographic scope in the country.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Lauren Ammons
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2022
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Dress
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
3/4 sleeve dress
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Possibly Baluchi
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
This is a dress with apparent influences from other groups however is foundationally Baluchi
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
fiber(cotton)
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
This dress is hand-sewn and pieced together. There is also hand-done embroidery
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
This dress is in good condition with minimal signs of wear. There is a small hole in the dress.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Seref Ozen
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Dee Birnbaum
Accession Number
Collection and artifact identification number. This system serves to provide each artifact with its own unique number, while organizing the collections for management purposes.
DB-0084
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Textile
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
Afghanistan
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
Central Asia
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Gems of Afghanistan
Description
An account of the resource
This virtual exhibition is a small highlight of the different textiles and Jewelry in IUMAAs Birnbaum Collection that are from Afghanistan. Within this small selection which is from the vast collection of Dee Birnbaum, there are many examples of the colorful clothing worn on both special occasions and everyday life in Afghanistan.
The Jewelry selected highlights the level of skill of the silversmiths in the region. There are a number of items that incorporate other materials. As well as incorporate a plethora of skill sets. Some of the jewelry in the collection includes handcrafted bangles, jeweled necklaces as well as veil ornaments. This collection of over 2000 items is rare as it was not created as an academic pursuit but by personal means
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The collection of origin comes from Dee Birnbaum. The Birnbaum Collection is a textile collection which illuminates how material culture collecting can have a lasting effect on the collectors’ life. This collection in general started out as a personal collection of Dee Birnbaum, who is currently an associate professor of business at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, and was amassed from travels and exploration. The collection is now one of the largest collections of its type in both number and geographic scope in the country.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Lauren Ammons
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2022
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Carnelian Ring
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
single stone ring
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Afghan
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
This ring is constructed from possibly hammered metal around a carnelian stone with blessings and protections.
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
metal(silver), stone (carnelian)
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
The ring is made of bent and possibly hammered metal with a stone in the center.
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
This ring is in good condition and only shows signs of tarnish and minor denting
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Dee Birnbaum
Accession Number
Collection and artifact identification number. This system serves to provide each artifact with its own unique number, while organizing the collections for management purposes.
DB-0218
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Jewelry
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
Afghanistan
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
Central Asia
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Gems of Afghanistan
Description
An account of the resource
This virtual exhibition is a small highlight of the different textiles and Jewelry in IUMAAs Birnbaum Collection that are from Afghanistan. Within this small selection which is from the vast collection of Dee Birnbaum, there are many examples of the colorful clothing worn on both special occasions and everyday life in Afghanistan.
The Jewelry selected highlights the level of skill of the silversmiths in the region. There are a number of items that incorporate other materials. As well as incorporate a plethora of skill sets. Some of the jewelry in the collection includes handcrafted bangles, jeweled necklaces as well as veil ornaments. This collection of over 2000 items is rare as it was not created as an academic pursuit but by personal means
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The collection of origin comes from Dee Birnbaum. The Birnbaum Collection is a textile collection which illuminates how material culture collecting can have a lasting effect on the collectors’ life. This collection in general started out as a personal collection of Dee Birnbaum, who is currently an associate professor of business at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, and was amassed from travels and exploration. The collection is now one of the largest collections of its type in both number and geographic scope in the country.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Lauren Ammons
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2022
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Dragon Bracelet
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
metal bracelet
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Kuchai
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
Silver bracelet with dragon heads on either end
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
Metal (silver, copper)
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
This bracelet is dragon-shaped and is possibly cast into the dragon shapes on each end. The underside of the mouth shows signs of being hammered.
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
This bracelet is in good condition with small scratches and tarnish
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Dee Birnbaum
Accession Number
Collection and artifact identification number. This system serves to provide each artifact with its own unique number, while organizing the collections for management purposes.
DB-0707
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Jewelry
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
Afghanistan
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
Central Asia
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Gems of Afghanistan
Description
An account of the resource
This virtual exhibition is a small highlight of the different textiles and Jewelry in IUMAAs Birnbaum Collection that are from Afghanistan. Within this small selection which is from the vast collection of Dee Birnbaum, there are many examples of the colorful clothing worn on both special occasions and everyday life in Afghanistan.
The Jewelry selected highlights the level of skill of the silversmiths in the region. There are a number of items that incorporate other materials. As well as incorporate a plethora of skill sets. Some of the jewelry in the collection includes handcrafted bangles, jeweled necklaces as well as veil ornaments. This collection of over 2000 items is rare as it was not created as an academic pursuit but by personal means
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The collection of origin comes from Dee Birnbaum. The Birnbaum Collection is a textile collection which illuminates how material culture collecting can have a lasting effect on the collectors’ life. This collection in general started out as a personal collection of Dee Birnbaum, who is currently an associate professor of business at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, and was amassed from travels and exploration. The collection is now one of the largest collections of its type in both number and geographic scope in the country.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Lauren Ammons
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2022
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Bridal Crown
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
jeweled tiara-like headwear
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Possibly Pashtun or Kuchai
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
This is a crown worn typically worn by women during their weddings. The crown is attached to a bonnet and meant to hang along the line of the eyebrows. The crown is decorated with filigree wire in surface patterns. There is granulation added for extra texture. The leaves were embossed and created with relief prints.
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
Metal (Silver), stone(coral, turquoise, carnelian), glass, pearl,
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
The body of the headpiece and leaf-shaped charms were made by annealing the metal.
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
This crown is in good condition with minimal signs of tarnish
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Habibullah Akcha
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Dee Birnbaum
Accession Number
Collection and artifact identification number. This system serves to provide each artifact with its own unique number, while organizing the collections for management purposes.
DB-0991
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Jewelry
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
Afghanistan
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
Central Asia
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Gems of Afghanistan
Description
An account of the resource
This virtual exhibition is a small highlight of the different textiles and Jewelry in IUMAAs Birnbaum Collection that are from Afghanistan. Within this small selection which is from the vast collection of Dee Birnbaum, there are many examples of the colorful clothing worn on both special occasions and everyday life in Afghanistan.
The Jewelry selected highlights the level of skill of the silversmiths in the region. There are a number of items that incorporate other materials. As well as incorporate a plethora of skill sets. Some of the jewelry in the collection includes handcrafted bangles, jeweled necklaces as well as veil ornaments. This collection of over 2000 items is rare as it was not created as an academic pursuit but by personal means
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The collection of origin comes from Dee Birnbaum. The Birnbaum Collection is a textile collection which illuminates how material culture collecting can have a lasting effect on the collectors’ life. This collection in general started out as a personal collection of Dee Birnbaum, who is currently an associate professor of business at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, and was amassed from travels and exploration. The collection is now one of the largest collections of its type in both number and geographic scope in the country.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Lauren Ammons
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2022
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Floral Ring
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
ring
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Pashtun or Tajik
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
This ring has three cones with scalloped tops soldered together. The flower tops are engraved
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
metal (silver)
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
soldered, hammered, possibly cut
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
This ring was soldered together and possibly hammered and possibly cut into its shape
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Dee Birnbaum
Accession Number
Collection and artifact identification number. This system serves to provide each artifact with its own unique number, while organizing the collections for management purposes.
DB-1427
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Jewelry
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
Afghanistan
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
Central Asia
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Gems of Afghanistan
Description
An account of the resource
This virtual exhibition is a small highlight of the different textiles and Jewelry in IUMAAs Birnbaum Collection that are from Afghanistan. Within this small selection which is from the vast collection of Dee Birnbaum, there are many examples of the colorful clothing worn on both special occasions and everyday life in Afghanistan.
The Jewelry selected highlights the level of skill of the silversmiths in the region. There are a number of items that incorporate other materials. As well as incorporate a plethora of skill sets. Some of the jewelry in the collection includes handcrafted bangles, jeweled necklaces as well as veil ornaments. This collection of over 2000 items is rare as it was not created as an academic pursuit but by personal means
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The collection of origin comes from Dee Birnbaum. The Birnbaum Collection is a textile collection which illuminates how material culture collecting can have a lasting effect on the collectors’ life. This collection in general started out as a personal collection of Dee Birnbaum, who is currently an associate professor of business at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, and was amassed from travels and exploration. The collection is now one of the largest collections of its type in both number and geographic scope in the country.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Lauren Ammons
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2022
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Pendant Necklace
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
necklace
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Afghan
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
A large, amber-colored stone is set in a heavy silver bezel. The bezel has scalloped outside edges. There are also engraved lines.
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
Metal (silver), stone
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
Soldered, hammered, carved, and engraved
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
This pendant necklace is in good condition. There are signs of overall tarnishing and a visible chip in the stone
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Dee Birnbaum
Accession Number
Collection and artifact identification number. This system serves to provide each artifact with its own unique number, while organizing the collections for management purposes.
DB-1442
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Jewelry
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
Afghanistan
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
Central Asia
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Gems of Afghanistan
Description
An account of the resource
This virtual exhibition is a small highlight of the different textiles and Jewelry in IUMAAs Birnbaum Collection that are from Afghanistan. Within this small selection which is from the vast collection of Dee Birnbaum, there are many examples of the colorful clothing worn on both special occasions and everyday life in Afghanistan.
The Jewelry selected highlights the level of skill of the silversmiths in the region. There are a number of items that incorporate other materials. As well as incorporate a plethora of skill sets. Some of the jewelry in the collection includes handcrafted bangles, jeweled necklaces as well as veil ornaments. This collection of over 2000 items is rare as it was not created as an academic pursuit but by personal means
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The collection of origin comes from Dee Birnbaum. The Birnbaum Collection is a textile collection which illuminates how material culture collecting can have a lasting effect on the collectors’ life. This collection in general started out as a personal collection of Dee Birnbaum, who is currently an associate professor of business at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, and was amassed from travels and exploration. The collection is now one of the largest collections of its type in both number and geographic scope in the country.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Lauren Ammons
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2022
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Triangular Choker
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
beaded necklace
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Afghan
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
A long thick choker extends down the front of the chest and has a circular protrusion in the middle.
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
glass (beads), coin, fiber
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
strung, hand-sewn, woven, soldered, tied
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
This necklace is in good condition with typical signs of wear. There is
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Dee Birnbaum
Accession Number
Collection and artifact identification number. This system serves to provide each artifact with its own unique number, while organizing the collections for management purposes.
DB-1661
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Jewelry
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
Afghanistan
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
Central Asia
-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Gems of Afghanistan
Description
An account of the resource
This virtual exhibition is a small highlight of the different textiles and Jewelry in IUMAAs Birnbaum Collection that are from Afghanistan. Within this small selection which is from the vast collection of Dee Birnbaum, there are many examples of the colorful clothing worn on both special occasions and everyday life in Afghanistan.
The Jewelry selected highlights the level of skill of the silversmiths in the region. There are a number of items that incorporate other materials. As well as incorporate a plethora of skill sets. Some of the jewelry in the collection includes handcrafted bangles, jeweled necklaces as well as veil ornaments. This collection of over 2000 items is rare as it was not created as an academic pursuit but by personal means
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The collection of origin comes from Dee Birnbaum. The Birnbaum Collection is a textile collection which illuminates how material culture collecting can have a lasting effect on the collectors’ life. This collection in general started out as a personal collection of Dee Birnbaum, who is currently an associate professor of business at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, and was amassed from travels and exploration. The collection is now one of the largest collections of its type in both number and geographic scope in the country.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Lauren Ammons
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2022
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Silver Bracelet
Object
Object type, represented by lower case word or phrase.
metal bracelet
Culture
Ethnic designation or tribe of the person/group who made the artifact.
Pashtun
Brief Description
A brief, one-sentence summary description that will enable another person to visualize the type of artifact.
This silver bracelet has a leaf pattern made with holes and engravings. Above and below the border are dash lines, a plain border, and a border of circles connected by rectangles.
Material
Primary material(s) of which an artifact is made.
metal (silver)
Construction
Method(s) or technique(s) used in the construction of the artifact.
This bracelet was possibly cast into its shape with minimal soldering.
Condition
The physical state of an artifact in general terms, followed by a listing of specific damage problems as applicable.
Good condition with minimal tarnish and fading of the design
Collector
Collector is the person who originally brought the artifact from its place of origin and/or use. An active process is implied and the collection method tells how and why that artifact came to be collected.
Dee Birnbaum
Accession Number
Collection and artifact identification number. This system serves to provide each artifact with its own unique number, while organizing the collections for management purposes.
DB-1725
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Jewelry
Country
Country where the artifact was made.
Afghanistan
Continent
Continent where the artifact was made.
Central Asia