Works of Art (208)
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Bis Pole, late 1950s,
Asmat people, Omadesep village, New Guinea, Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia,
Wood, paint, fiber (1979.206.1611) |
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Ancestor Figure (Korwar), late 19th–early 20th century,
Cenderawasih Bay, New Guinea, Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia,
Wood, glass beads (2001.674) |
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Architectural Ornament, late 19th–early 20th century,
Toba Batak people, Sumatra, Indonesia,
Wood, paint (1988.143.68) |
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Armchair, ca. 1907–9,
Charles Sumner Greene (American) and Henry Mather Greene (American); Made by Peter and John Hall's Workshop,
Pasadena, California,
Honduras mahogany, ebony, fruitwood, silver, copper, and mother-of-pearl (1992.127) |
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Canoe Figurehead (Nguzu Nguzu, Musu Musu, or Toto Isu), late 19th–early 20th century,
New Georgia (?), Solomon Islands,
Wood, chambered nautilus shell, parinarium nut paste, paint (1976.351) |
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Carrying Bowl (Finola), 19th century,
Kaniet Islands,
Wood, fiber (1985.317.18) |
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Ceremonial Board (Malu), 19th century,
Sawos people, Middle Sepik region, Papua New Guinea,
Wood (1978.412.713) |
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Dance Paddle (Rapa), early 19th century,
Rapa Nui people, Rapa Nui (Easter Island),
Wood (1978.412.1571) |
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Doorboard (Jovo or Tale), late 19th–early 20th century,
Kanak peoples, northern Grande Terre Island, New Caledonia,
Wood, paint (1979.206.1758)
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Drum, mid-20th century,
Carved by Omas,
Asmat people, Sauwa village, New Guinea, Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia,
Wood, lizard skin, paint (1978.412.962) |
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Female Figure (Tetepeku), 19th or early 20th century,
Abelam people, Prince Alexander Mountains, Sepik region, Papua New Guinea,
Wood, paint (1978.412.819) |
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Female Figure, 16th–early 19th century,
Inyai-Ewa people, Korewori River, Middle Sepik region, Papua New Guinea,
Wood (1978.412.857) |
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Figure (Hampatong), 19th–early 20th century,
Ngadju or Ot Danum people, Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia,
Wood (1988.124.3) |
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Figure (Uli), mid-19th–early 20th century,
Mandak-Barak area, Lelet Plateau, Central New Ireland,
Wood, paint, fiber, shell opercula (1977.455) |
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Figure (Yipwon), 19th century or earlier,
Yimam people, Korewori River, Middle Sepik region, Papua New Guinea,
Wood (1978.412.854) |
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Funerary Carving (Malagan), late 19th–early 20th century,
Northern New Ireland,
Wood, paint, shell opercula (1978.412.712) |
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Funerary Carving (Malagan), late 19th–early 20th century,
Northern New Ireland,
Wood, paint, shell opercula (1979.206.1474) |
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Gable Figure (Dilukái), 19th–early 20th century,
Belauan people, Belau (Palau), Caroline Islands,
Wood, paint (1978.412.1558a–d) |
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Gable Ornament (P'naret), mid-20th century,
Big Nambas people, Malakula Island, Vanuatu,
Fern wood (1979.206.1584) |
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Headdress (Kapurei [?]), late 19th–early 20th century,
Sulka people, New Britain,
Wood, paint (1981.331.1) |
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Helmet Mask (Temes Mbalmbal), early to mid-20th century,
Southwest Malakula Island, Vanuatu,
Wood, vegetable fiber, pig's tusks, glass, metal, paint (1979.206.1697) |
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House Post Figure (Amo), ca. 1800,
Maori people, Te Arawa region, Aotearoa (New Zealand),
Wood (1979.206.1508) |
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House Post Figure, 19th century,
Kambot (Tin Dama) people, Keram River, Lower Sepik region, Papua New Guinea,
Wood, paint, fiber (1978.412.823) |
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Housepost, late 19th–early 20th century,
Auguena village, Santa Ana Island, Solomon Islands,
Wood (1986.486) |
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Knife Sheath, late 19th–early 20th century,
Paiwan people, Taiwan,
Wood, paint, metal, fiber (1990.307) |
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Library table, 1904
William Lightfoot Price (American)
Rose Valley, Pennsylvania
White oak, stained (1991.145) |
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Linen press, ca. 1904,
Edna M. Walker (American),
Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony, Woodstock, New York,
Oak, tulip poplar, brass (1991.311.1) |
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Male Figure (Aripa), 16th–early 19th century,
Inyai-Ewa people, Korewori River, Middle Sepik region, Papua New Guinea,
Wood, paint (1978.412.1508) |
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Male Figure (Aripa), 16th–early 19th century,
Inyai-Ewa people, Korewori River, Middle Sepik region, Papua New Guinea,
Wood, paint (1978.412.1509) |
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Male Figure (Moai Tangata), early 19th century,
Rapa Nui people, Rapa Nui (Easter Island),
Wood, obsidian, bone (1984.526) |
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Male Figure (Tiki), 18th–early 19th century,
Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia,
Wood (1979.206.1466) |
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Male Figure, 16th–early 19th century,
Inyai-Ewa people, Korewori River, Middle Sepik region, Papua New Guinea,
Wood (1978.412.856) |
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Male Figure, early to mid-20th century,
Asmat people, Munu village, New Guinea, Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia,
Wood, paint, fiber, shell, cassowary quills (1979.206.1589) |
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Man's Grave Marker (Sunduk), early to mid-20th century,
Bajau people, Sulu Archipelago, Philippines,
Wood (1990.338a,b) |
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Mask (Dagak), mid- to late 19th century,
Kanak peoples, northern Grande Terre Island, New Caledonia,
Wood (1983.17) |
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Mask, 19th century,
Probably Romkun, Breri, or Igana peoples, Ramu or Guam River, Lower Sepik region, Papua New Guinea,
Wood (1978.7) |
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Mask, 19th–early 20th century,
Probably Timor-Leste (East Timor),
Wood, fiber, traces of paint, lime, and hair (2000.444) |
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Paddle (Hose), late 19th–early 20th century,
Buka or northern Bougainville Island, northern Solomon Islands,
Wood, paint (1978.412.1491) |
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Parrying Shield, 19th–early 20th century,
Southeastern region, Australia,
Wood (1978.412.865) |
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Puppet Head (Si Gale-gale), late 19th–early 20th century,
Toba Batak people, Sumatra, Indonesia,
Wood, brass, lead alloy, water buffalo horn, pigment (1987.453.6)
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Ritual Board (Wenena Gerua), ca. 1950,
Siane people, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea,
Wood, paint, feathers, fiber (1978.412.741) |
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Rub Drum (Lunet), late 19th–early 20th century,
Northern New Ireland,
Wood, shell opercula (1979.206.1477) |
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Seated Figure, late 19th–early 20th century,
Satawan Island, Caroline Islands,
Wood, shell, traces of paint and resin (2003.8)
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Shield (Wunda), 19th–early 20th century,
Western Australia,
Wood, paint (1979.206.1532) |
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Shield, mid-20th century,
Asmat people, Monu village, New Guinea, Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia,
Wood, paint (1978.412.929) |
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Skull Hook (Agiba), 19th–early 20th century,
Kerewa people, Pai'ia'a village, western Papuan Gulf, Papua New Guinea,
Wood, paint (1978.412.796) |
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Slit Gong (Atingting Kon), mid- to late 1960s,
Commissioned by Tain Mal, carved by Tin Mweleun,
Fanla village, Ambrym Island, Vanuatu,
Wood, paint (1975.93) |
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Stick God (Akua Ka'ai), 18th–early 19th century,
Hawai'i,
Wood (1979.206.1625) |
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Tall clock, ca. 1900,
Charles Rohlfs (American),
Oak, copper (1985.261) |
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Akuaba Figure, 19th–20th century, Akan peoples; Ghana, Wood, beads, string (1979.206.75) |
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Altar Angels, late 13th century, French, Oak with traces of polychromy (52.33.1,2) |
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Altar: Female Figures, 16th–20th century, Mali; Dogon, Wood, clay coating, patina (1978.412.467) |
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Ancestor Figure, 19th–20th century, Boyo peoples; Democratic Republic of Congo, Wood, kaolin (1978.412.424) |
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Ancestral Couple (Ana Deo), 19th–early 20th century,
Indonesia (Central Flores, Nusa Tenggara); Nage people,
Wood (2006.510) |
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Andrew Jackson, ca. 1860, William Rumney (American), Pine, painted (1978.57) |
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Androgyn III, 1985, Magdalena Abakanowicz (Polish), Burlap, resin, wood, nails, string (1986.221a,b) |
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Architectural Ensemble from a Jain Meeting Hall, last quarter of 16th century, India, Gujarat, Patan, Teak with traces of color (16.133) |
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Armchair (bergère en cabriolet) (one of a pair), ca. 1760–70, Stamped by Claude-Louis Burgat (French), Carved and gilded beechwood (1982.60.89) |
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Armchair (bergère en cabriolet), 1788, Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené (French), Carved, painted, and gilded walnut (41.205.2) |
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Armchair (part of a large set), 1753, Stamped by Nicolas-Quinibert Foliot (French), Carved and gilded beechwood, covered with the original silk and wool Beauvais tapestry covers (35.145.9) |
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Armchair, 1640–1700, American; Essex County, Massachusetts, Oak (1995.98) |
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Armchair, ca. 1710
French, Carved and gilded walnut, covered in late 17th-century wool, velvet (1983.526) |
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Armchair, ca. 1850,
Chair frame by firm of Joseph-Pierre-François Jeanselme (French); upholstery by firm of Jacques-Michel Dulud,
Carved rosewood, leather, silk, serge (1995.164) |
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Armchair, ca. 1860,
French,
Gilded wood, upholstered in modern green tufted velvet (1998.382) |
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Armchair, ca. 1891–92,
Louis Comfort Tiffany (American); Samuel Colman (American),
Oak, silk velvet (1992.125) |
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Armchair, ca. 1905,
Designer: Henri-Jules-Ferdinand Bellery-Desfontaines (French),
French (Paris),
Walnut, copper, brass, tapestry covers, brown plush (1990.213) |
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Baptism of Christ, ca. 1480–1490, Pupil of Veit Stoss, Cracow, Lindenwood (12.130.1) |
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Beaker (kero), 5th–9th century,
Peru; Tiwanaku,
Wood (1978.412.214)
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Bow Stand with Female Figure, 19th–20th century, Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba, Wood, metal, beads, string (1978.412.486) |
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Bowl (upper part of a tazza), ca. 1540–50, South German (Nuremberg?), Boxwood and fruitwood (17.190.643) |
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Bowl, Geometric Pattern, 19th–20th century; Fulani, Fulani people; Mali, western Sudan, Wood (1977.394.31) |
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Brush holder, Ming dynasty, early 17th century, Zhang Xihuang (active early 17th century), China, Bamboo (1994.208) |
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Bust of Alexander Menshikov (1673–1729), ca. 1703–4, Swiss, Austrian, or German sculptor, active in Russia, ca. 1703–4, Red pine (1996.7) |
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Cabinet, 17th–18th century, Thailand, Wood with lacquer and gold (1971.139) |
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Calvary Scene, 18th century, Ecuadoran (Quito), Wood, polychromed and gilded, with glass eyes and silver attachments (64.164.230–.233) |
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Caryatid Veranda Post, 20th century, Olowe of Ise (Yoruba), Yoruba peoples; Nigeria, Wood, pigment (1996.558) |
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Chair panel of Thutmose IV, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Thutmose IV, ca. 1400–1390 B.C.,
Egyptian,
Cedar (30.8.45) |
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Chair, 19th–20th century, Chokwe peoples; Angola, Wood, brass, tacks, leather (1978.412.619) |
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Chest, 1660–80, Attributed to William Searle (American); or Thomas Dennis (American), Made in New England, Ipswich, Massachusetts, America, Red oak, white oak (10.125.685) |
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Container (Aduno Koro) with Figures, 16th–19th century, Mali; Dogon, Wood (1979.206.255) |
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Crib of the Infant Jesus, 15th century, South Netherlandish; Made in Brabant, Carved and polychromed oak, copper gilt, silver gilt, painted parchment, and silk embroidered with seed pearls, gold thread, tinsel, and translucent enamels (1974.121) |
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Crucifix, 1180–1230, Said to be from a monastery near Treviso, northern Italy, Wood with traces of paint (47.100.54) |
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Crucifix, 16th century (?), Democratic Republic of Congo; Kongo peoples, Brass, wood (1999.295.8) |
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Crucifix, second half of 12th century, Spanish; From the convent of Santa Clara de Astudillo, Palencia, Cross: red pine, polychromy, textured gilt, and glass; Christ: white oak and polychromy (35.36ab) |
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Cup: Head with Headdress, 19th–20th century, Democratic Republic of Congo; Kuba peoples, Wood (1978.412.541) |
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Dirty Bride, or, The Wedding of Mopsus and Nisa, ca. 1566, Pieter Bruegel the Elder (Netherlandish), Pen and black-brown ink on white-prepared partially carved block of applewood (32.63) |
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Diviner's Figures, 19th–20th century, Baule peoples; Côte d'Ivoire, Wood, pigment, beads, iron (1978.412.390-.391) |
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Door, second half of 15th century; Timurid, Iran or Central Asia, Wood with traces of pigment (23.67.7) |
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Drinking Vessel (Kero), late 15th–early 16th century, Peru; Inka, Wood (1994.35.11) |
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Enthroned Virgin and Child, 1210–1220, Said to be from the priory of Oignies, Belgium, Oak with traces of paint (41.190.283) |
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Enthroned Virgin and Child, French; Made in Burgundy, Birch with paint (47.101.15) |
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Enthroned Virgin, late 12th century, Scandinavian, perhaps from Gotland, Poplar with remains of polychromy (17.190.716) |
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Female Figure, 19th–20th century, Bamana peoples; Mali, Wood, metal (1978.412.347) |
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Figure (Grave Marker), 20th century, Kenya; Giryama people, Wood (1993.522) |
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Figure, 19th–20th century, Bangwa peoples; Cameroon, Wood, pigment, encrustation, fiber (1978.412.576) |
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Figure, late 19th century, Sudan; Bongo peoples, Wood (1973.264) |
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Figures with Xylophone, 16th–20th century, Mali; Dogon, Wood, metal (1979.206.131) |
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Folding stool (one of a pair), 1786, Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené (French), Beechwood, carved and painted, upholstered in pink silk (1977.102.9,.10) |
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Frame, ca. 1765, American, White pine (08.1a) |
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Gift-Bearing Figures (from a Nativity Group), 18th century, Guatemalan, Wood, polychromed and gilded (64.164.176–.179) |
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Headdress, 19th–20th century, Baga peoples; Guinea, Wood (1979.206.17) |
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Headdress, 19th–20th century, Bamana peoples; Mali, Wood, metal bands (1978.412.435) |
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Headrest, 19th–20th century, Somalia; Somali (?) people, Wood (1979.206.31) |
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Headrest, 19th–20th century, South Africa or Mozambique; Tsonga people, Wood (1999.47.101) |
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Headrest, 19th–20th century, Zimbabwe; Shona people, Wood (2001.759.2) |
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Headrest, 19th–20th century, Zimbabwe; Shona people, Wood (2001.759.4) |
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Helmet Mask, 19th–20th century, Bobo peoples; Burkina Faso, Wood, paint, animal hair, resin (1979.206.157) |
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Helmet Mask, 19th–20th century, Senufo peoples; Côte d'Ivoire, Wood, paint (1978.412.311) |
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Holy Family with Saints Anne and Joachim, Relief, 16th century (1567–68), Diego de Pesquera (Spanish), Made in Spain, Wood, polychromed and gilded (45.128.5) |
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Incense holder, late 16th–early 17th century, Zhu Sansong, China, Bamboo (1995.271) |
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Inkstone and box, Qing dynasty, early 18th century, inscribed with dates corresponding to 1370 and 1702, China, Green schist and wood (1981.120.1a-c) |
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Janus-Faced Headdress, 19th–20th century, Boki peoples; Nigeria, Wood, cotton, metal, cane, pigment (1987.284) |
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Jewelry casket, 1857,
Pietro Giusti (Italian),
Carved walnut, ebony, lined with red velvet (1998.19) |
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Kero Carved in the Form of a Head, 17th–18th century, Peru, Wood with pigmented resin inlay (1994.35.26) |
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Kero Carved in the Form of a Head, 17th–18th century, Peru, Wood with pigmented resin inlay (1994.35.27) |
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Kero with Images of Figures in Andean Dress, Tocapus, and Flowers Interspersed with Carved Geometric Designs, 16th–18th century, Peru, Wood with pigmented resin inlay (1994.35.13) |
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Kero with Registers of Pumas, Parrots, and Flowers Separated by Bands of Carved Geometric Designs (Tocapus), 16th–18th century, Peru, Wood with pigmented resin inlay (1994.35.14) |
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Ladle, 20th century (before 1960), Zlan of Belewale, Dan peoples; Liberia or Côte d'Ivoire, Wood, pigment (1979.206.254) |
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Lidded Container, 19th–20th century, Democratic Republic of Congo; Kuba peoples, Wood, camwood powder, palm oil patina (1978.412.299a,b) |
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Lidded Container: Equestrian Figure, 16th–20th century, Mali; Dogon, Wood, metal staples (1979.206.173a-c) |
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Linguist Staff (Oykeame), 19th–20th century, Ghana; Akan, Asante, Gold foil, wood, nails (1986.475a-c) |
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Looking glass, ca. 1775, American, Pine (1990.18) |
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Lucretia, early 16th century, Circle of Conrad Meit (German), Boxwood (17.190.582) |
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Male Reliquary Figure, 19th century,
Gabon or Democratic Republic of Congo; Ambete,
Wood, pigment, metal, cowrie shells (2002.456.17)
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Mandora or Chitarino, ca. 1420, Northern Italy, Boxwood, rosewood (64.101.1409) |
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Mask with Female Figure, 19th–20th century, Mossi peoples; Burkina Faso, Wood, metal (1979.206.84) |
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Mask, 19th–20th century, Bwa peoples; Burkina Faso, Wood, pigment, fiber (1979.206.196) |
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Mask, 19th–20th century, Senufo peoples; Côte d'Ivoire, Wood, horn, fiber, cotton, feather, metal, sacrificial material (1978.412.489) |
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Mater Dolorosa (Mourning Virgin), 18th century, Sino-Spanish, Wood with pigments, gilding, ivory, and silver (2002.133a,b) |
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Maternity Figure, 19th–20th century, Luluwa peoples; Democratic Republic of Congo, Wood, metal ring (1979.206.282) |
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Maternity Figure, 19th–20th century, Senufo peoples; Côte d'Ivoire, Wood, oil patina (1981.397) |
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Memory Board (Lukasa), 19th–20th century, Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba, Wood (1977.467.3) |
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Miniature pagoda, early Nara period, ca. 767, Japan, Wood (1975.268.150ab) |
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Mirror Frame, 9th–12th century, Peru; Wari-Chimú, Wood (1995.428) |
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Mother and Child, 15th–20th century, Mali, Bougouni or Dioila area; Bamana peoples, Wood (1979.206.121) |
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Mukudj Mask, 19th–20th century, Punu peoples; Gabon, Wood, pigment, kaolin (2000.177) |
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Nativity Group with Angel, 18th century, Guatemalan, Wood, polychromed and gilded, with glass eyes and silver-gilt halos (64.164.168ab–.172) |
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Nativity Scene, 18th century, Ecuadoran, with Hispano-Philippine ivory inserts, Bodies of wood, polychromed and gilded; faces and shoulders, ivory touched up with polychromy (64.164.172–.174) |
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Neckrest: Female Figure, probably 19th century, Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba or Shankadi, Wood, beads (1981.399) |
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Pair of doors, 9th century; cAbbasid, Iraq, Carved wood (31.119.1,.2) |
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Pair of doors, ca. 1325–1330; Mamluk, Egypt (Cairo), Wood inlaid with carved ivory panels (91.1.2064) |
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Pair of Keros with Carved Feline Handles, 17th–18th century, Peru, Wood with pigmented resin inlay (1994.35.22,.23) |
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Panel with Cross and Griffins, 500–700, Byzantine; Made in Egypt, Wood (28.12) |
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Panel, 14th century; Marinid, Morocco, Carved and polychromed wood (1985.241) |
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Panel, probably 13th century, Egypt or Syria, Carved wood with traces of pigments and gilt (30.112.3) |
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Pendant Triptych (with Scenes of the Passion), 16th century, Mexican, Boxwood, feathers, gold, enamel (10.141.2) |
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Pendant, 16th century, Probably Mexico, Crystal, enamel, gold, pearls, boxwood (17.190.886) |
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Portrait Medallion: Carchesius, dated 1541, Attributed to Hans Kels the Younger, South German (Augsburg), Boxwood (17.190.487) |
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Portrait sculpture of a Zen priest, Muromachi period, 14th–15th century, Japan, Lacquered wood (63.65) |
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Power Figure (Nkisi), 19th–20th century, Kongo peoples; Democratic Republic of Congo, Wood, paint, nails, cloth, beads, shells, arrows, leather, nuts, twine (1979.206.127) |
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Processional Cross, 16th century (ca. 1500), Ethiopia, Tigray region; Amharic, Wood, tin (1999.103) |
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Qur’an stand, 1360, Iran, Carved and inlaid wood (10.218) |
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Ram Mask (Bata), 19th–20th century, Kwele peoples; Republic of Congo or Gabon, Wood, paint (1979.206.8) |
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Reliquary Figure, 19th–20th century, Fang peoples; Gabon, Wood, metal, oil patina (1978.412.441) |
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Reliquary Head (Nlo Bieri), 19th–20th century,
Gabon; Fang, Betsi group,
Wood, metal, palm oil (1979.206.229) |
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Ritual Figure, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reigns of Amenemhat II–Senwosret II, ca. 1919–1878 B.C., Egyptian; From Lisht, Painted wood (14.3.17) |
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Rosary Bead, early 16th century, South Lowlands (Brabant), Boxwood (17.190.475) |
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Royal ritual figure, Dynasty 30–possibly early Ptolemaic Period, 4th–3rd century B.C., Egyptian, Wood (2003.154) |
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Saint Anthony Abbot, ca. 1500, Attributed to Niclaus of Haguenau (German), German; Made in Strasbourg, Upper Rhine Valley, Walnut (1988.159) |
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Saint Barbara, ca. 1500, French, probably Strasbourg), Lindenwood and polychromy (55.166) |
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Saint John the Baptist, Juan Martínez Montañés (Spanish), Gilt and polychromed wood (63.40) |
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Seated Bishop, ca. 1495, Tilman Riemenschneider (German), Lindenwood, black stain (1970.137.1) |
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Seated Chief (Mwanangara), before 1869, Angola; Chokwe, Wood, cloth, fiber, beads (1988.157) |
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Seated Couple, 16th–20th century, Mali; Dogon peoples, Wood, metal (1977.394.15) |
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Seated Figure, 6th century, Mexico or Guatemala; Maya, Wood, red hematite traces (1979.206.1063) |
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Seated Male Figure with Lance, 15th–20th century, Mali; Bamana peoples, Wood (1983.600a,b) |
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Seated Male Figure, 19th–20th century, Democratic Republic of Congo; Kongo, Yombe, Wood, glass, metal, kaolin (1996.281) |
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Seated Male Figure, 19th–20th century, Ghana; Akan, Wood, kaolin (1980.429) |
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Seated Male, 19th–20th century,
Côte d'Ivoire; Baule,
Wood, beads (1978.412.425)
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The Seehof garden furniture, ca. 1763–64, German, Painted and gilded lindenwood (1974.356.114-.121) |
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Serpent Headdress, 19th–20th century, Baga peoples; Guinea, Wood, paint (1978.412.339) |
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Sgabello, ca. 1489–91, Italian (Florence), Walnut, maple, ebony, ebonized wood, and fruitwood, traces of gilding and red paint (30.93.2) |
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Shrine of the Virgin, ca. 1300, German; Made in Rhine valley, Oak, linen covering, paint, gilding, gesso (17.190.185) |
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Side chair (chaise) (one of a pair), 1784, Georges Jacob (French), carved by Jules Hugues Rousseau (French) and his brother Jean-Siméon Rousseau (French), Carved and gilded walnut (1977.102.13,14) |
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Side chair, 1794–99, Attributed to Samuel McIntire (American), Made in New England, Salem, Massachusetts, America, Mahogany, ebony, ash, birch, white pine (62.16) |
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Side chair, ca. 1870,
Christopher Dresser (British),
Gilt, ebonized, and carved wood (1994.529) |
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Sideboard, ca. 1853–57,
Alexander Roux (American, born France),
Black walnut, pine (1993.168) |
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Slipper chair, 1850–60,
John H. Belter (American, born Germany; firm active New York City),
Rosewood, ash (51.79.9) |
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Snuff Tablet, 4th–8th century,
Peru; Tiwanaku (?),
Wood (2000.2) |
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Sofa, 1850–60, John H. Belter (American, born Germany), American; New York City, Rosewood (1999.396) |
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Staff with Snuff Containers and Club, 19th–20th century, South Africa; Zulu peoples, Wood (1993.381.6-7) |
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Staff: Female Half Torso, 19th–20th century, Angola; Ovimbundu, Wood, brass tacks (1978.412.572) |
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Standing Amoghapasa Lokeshvara, 14th–15th century, Nepal, Wood with traces of gesso and color (1982.247) |
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Standing Angel, 18th century, Ecuadoran (Quito), Wood, polychromed and gilded (64.164.234) |
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Standing Couple (Hazomanga?), 17th–late 18th century, Madagascar; Menabe, Sakalava peoples, Wood, pigment (2001.408) |
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Standing Female Figure with Mortar and Pestle, 16th–20th century, Mali; Dogon, Wood, iron (1979.541.12) |
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Standing Female Figure, 19th–20th century, Madagascar; Malagasy (?) Wood, patina stain (1978.412.577) |
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Standing Figure (Aloalo) with Superstructure, 20th century, Madagascar; Malagasy (Mahafaly) peoples, Wood (1998.317.1) |
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Standing Male and Female Figures, 18th–19th century, Democratic Republic of Congo; Tabwa, Wood, beads (1978.412.591,2) |
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Standing Male Figure, ?12th–?17th century, Western Sudan; (Dogon?), Wood (1985.422.2) |
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Standing Man, 16th–20th century, Mali; Dogon peoples, Wood, patina (1978.412.322) |
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Standing Virgin and Child, probably ca. 1470, Attributed to Niclaus Gerhaert von Leiden (North Netherlandish), Made in Vienna, Boxwood, tinted lips and eyes (1996.14) |
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Statue of Kashyapa, Chosôn dynasty, dated 1700, Korea, Wood with polychrome (42.25.8) |
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Statuette of the god Anubis as embalmer, Ptolemaic Period, ca. 332–30 B.C., Egyptian, Wood with gesso and paint (38.5) |
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Stool, 19th century, The Buli Master, Luba peoples; Democratic Republic of Congo, Wood, metal studs (1979.290) |
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Stool, 19th–20th century, Ghana; Akan, Wood (1986.478.2) |
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Stool: Kneeling Female Caryatid, 19th century (?), Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba or Shankadi, Wood, glass beads (1978.412.317) |
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Table, ca. 1775–80,
Italian (Rome),
Wood, carved, painted, and partly gilded; replaced green-black granite top (41.188) |
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Talisman Amulet (Ody), 20th century, Madagascar; South Malagasy, Merina, Wood, beads, hair, earth (1999.443) |
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Temple strut with a devata standing on a hermit sage, 13th century, Nepal, Wood (1988.148.2) |
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Three-Headed Standing Figure, 19th century,
Republic of Congo (Congo River Basin region); Kuyu peoples,
Wood, pigments (2006.447)
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Virgin and Child in Majesty, 1150–1200, French; Made in Auvergne, Oak, polychromy, gesso, linen (16.32.194) |
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Virgin of Quito, second half of 18th century, After a model by Bernardo Legarda, Ecuadoran (Quito), Wood, polychromed and gilded (64.164.236) |
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Visitation, ca. 1310, Attributed to Master Heinrich of Constance, German; Made in Constance, Walnut, paint, gilding, rock-crystal cabochons (17.190.724) |
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Wisdom King Fudo (Fudo Myo-o), Heian period, 12th century, Kyoto, Japan, Joined-woodblock construction with pigments (1975.268.163) |
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Woman Fixing Her Hair, 1993, Elizabeth Catlett (American), Mahogany and opals (1993.217) |
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Wood panel, 11th century; Fatimid, Egypt, Carved wood (11.205.2) |
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Woodblock for Samson Rending the Lion, ca. 1497–98, Albrecht Dürer (German), Pearwood (19.73.255) |
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