Moccasin
One of a pair of mocassins, worn by the Hudson Bay Indians, c.1840. It is made from beige suede with a soft sole and upper. There is a black oval panel on the top of the foot and purple cord edging.
Moccasin
These moccasins were possibly worn by the Huron or Cree of Eastern North America. They are made from leather with brown velvet patches and a red trim. The front of the moccasins is decorated with multi-coloured ...
Moccasin
These moccasins were possibly worn by the Huron or Cree of Eastern North America. They are made from leather with brown velvet patches and a red trim. The front of the moccasins is decorated with multi-coloured ...
Model
This is a wooden model from China. It depicts a form of Chinese punishment where the offender had a large rectangular wooden collar fixed around his neck.
Model Boat
This is a model of a Polynesian surf or fishing boat from Samoa. It is carved from wood, with an outrigger to one side and two paddles.
Model Boat
This boat is a model of a Brazilian cargo boat called a Jangada. Jangada were used by fishermen in the Atlantic, off the north east coast of Brazil. This model is made from balsa wood, with a folded sail ...
Model Boat
A carved Haussa wooden model, from West Africa, of a dug out canoe. It has a long shape with pointed ends and parts of the exterior are painted black.
Model Buffalo
This model buffalo is from Zimbabwe. It was carved from one piece of dark wood.
Model Chair
This model arm chair is from Bechuanaland, in what is now called Botswana. It is made from carved wood.
Model Chair
This small model chair was originally thought to be from Haussaland, but it is more probably from Ghana. It is said to be a miniature in metal of a chief's carved wooden stool or throne.
Model Elephant
This model elephant is from British East Africa. It was carved from ivory, and has engraved detail and painted red eyes.
Model Gun
This is a life size model of a Greener gun. It was carved in Mashonaland, northern Zimbabwe.
Model of a Flour Mill
A model of a flour mill. It is made from two circular wooden discs held together by a central dowel. A handle rotates the upper disc. It is painted red, yellow, green and blue.
Model of Eskimo Hunters
A model of eskimo hunters, from the Arctic, carved out of bone. The model features two sledges, three canoes, small eskimo figures and dogs. Seals can be seen strapped to the larger sledge.
Model Rickshaw
This is a small tortoiseshell model of a rickshaw. The rickshaw has two wheels and projecting metal handles. A tortoisehell canopy moves to cover the seat.
Mummy Fragment
This is a fragment of an Egyptian Mummy. The bone has been wrapped in papyrus, which bears an inscription in ink, and has then been bound in woven cloth. The bone is possibly part of the forearm.
Necklace
This necklace is made from coix lacryma seeds. It is one of a collection of six necklaces that probably come from India.
Necklace
This necklace is made from coix lacryma seeds. It is one of a collection of six necklaces that probably come from India.