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From colonial acquistions to cosmopolitan exhibitions

Author:
Kuper, Adam  Search this
Physical description:
xi, 415 pages illustrations (black and white) 24 cm
Type:
Books
History
Date:
2023
Topic:
Ethnological museums and collections--History  Search this
Ethnological museums and collections--Moral and ethical aspects  Search this
Museums--Acquisitions--Moral and ethical aspects  Search this
Cultural property--Government policy  Search this
Cultural property--Moral and ethical aspects  Search this
Museums--Acquisition--Moral and ethical aspects  Search this
Ethnologie--Musées et collections--Histoire  Search this
Ethnologie--Musées et collections--Aspect moral  Search this
Musées--Acquisition--Aspect moral  Search this
Patrimoine culturel--Politique gouvernementale  Search this
Patrimoine culturel--Aspect moral  Search this
Musées--Acquisitions--Aspect moral  Search this
Ethnological museums and collections  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1161056

Fixing Connections: Language, Culture and Cell Phone Use among High School and University Students in Washington, D.C.

Author:
Kuipers, Joel  Search this
Bell, Joshua A.  Search this
Dent, Alexander  Search this
Kemble, Amanda  Search this
Briel, Kobak  Search this
Object Type:
Smithsonian staff publication
Year:
2015
Citation:
Kuipers, Joel, Bell, Joshua A., Dent, Alexander, Kemble, Amanda, and Briel, Kobak. 2015. Fixing Connections: Language, Culture and Cell Phone Use among High School and University Students in Washington, D.C. [presentation]. The David Skomp Distinguished Lecture Series in Anthropology, March 2014. Indiana University, Department of Anthropology, Bloomington.
Identifier:
137404
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:slasro_137404

Man's leggings

Culture/People:
Niitsitapii (Blackfoot/Blackfeet)  Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. Louis C. G. Clarke (Lewis C. G. Clarke), Non-Indian, 1881-1960  Search this
Object Name:
Man's leggings
Media/Materials:
Hide, hair, glass bead/beads, porcupine quills
Techniques:
Quill-wrapped (flat), lazy/lane stitch beadwork
Dimensions:
120 x 66 x 2 cm
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments
Place:
Montana or Alberta; USA, Canada (inferred)
Date created:
circa 1850
Catalog Number:
11/1303
Barcode:
111303.000
See related items:
Niitsitapii (Blackfoot/Blackfeet)
Clothing/Garments
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6d0ecdc58-f239-460d-8021-24a02b805895
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_119958
Online Media:

Headdress

Culture/People:
probably Plains (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Pine Valley Indian Trading Post  Search this
Seller:
Pine Valley Indian Trading Post  Search this
MAI agent:
Edward H. Davis (Edward Harvey Davis/E. H. Davis), Non-Indian, 1862-1951  Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Viking Fund, Incorporated (The Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Inc.), 1941-  Search this
Object Name:
Headdress
Media/Materials:
Hide, eagle feather/feathers, down, glass bead/beads, wool cloth, dye/dyes
Techniques:
Loom beadwork, stitched, glued, dyed, strung
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments: Headwear and Headdresses
Place:
Plains; USA, Canada (inferred)
Date created:
1875-1900
Catalog Number:
21/978
Barcode:
210978.000
See related items:
Plains
Clothing/Garments: Headwear and Headdresses
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ed2e3a5f-1fe5-4dd5-9e61-6451b075897f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_224990
Online Media:

Woman's leg rattles

Culture/People:
Seminole  Search this
Previous owner:
Altman Antiques  Search this
Seller:
Altman Antiques  Search this
Seller agent:
Ralph C. Altman, Non-Indian, 1909-1967  Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Viking Fund, Incorporated (The Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Inc.), 1941-  Search this
Object Name:
Woman's leg rattles
Media/Materials:
Hide, turtle shell/carapace
Techniques:
Perforated, tied
Object Type:
Music and Sound
Place:
Florida; USA
Catalog Number:
21/964
Barcode:
210964.000
See related items:
Seminole
Music and Sound
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws607e178df-cfa9-4e0e-befc-93cc8a49ef78
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_225324
Online Media:

Guncase

Culture/People:
probably Apsáalooke (Crow/Absaroke) (attributed)  Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Viking Fund, Incorporated (The Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Inc.), 1941-  Search this
Object Name:
Guncase
Media/Materials:
Hide, glass bead/beads
Techniques:
Edge beaded , overlay beadwork
Object Type:
Firearms and accessories
Native Term:
baláxxiisshe
Place:
Montana or Alberta; USA, Canada (inferred)
Catalog Number:
21/970
Barcode:
210970.000
See related items:
Apsáalooke (Crow/Absaroke)
Firearms and accessories
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6af841372-c8ba-4158-a095-c245290da87f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_225330
Online Media:

Bag

Culture/People:
Aymara  Search this
Collector:
Beate R. Salz, Non-Indian, 1913-2006  Search this
Expedition sponsor:
Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Incorporated (Viking Fund, Inc.), 1941-  Search this
Object Name:
Bag
Media/Materials:
Wool yarn
Techniques:
Woven
Dimensions:
102 x 56.5 cm
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Native Term:
missa costal
Place:
Southern Highlands; Peru
Date created:
circa 1940
Catalog Number:
21/7346
Barcode:
217346.000
See related items:
Aymara
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws63146ab0d-6f63-43b1-bbc3-4b2a938d6ae3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_232141
Online Media:

Whip

Culture/People:
Quechua  Search this
Collector:
Beate R. Salz, Non-Indian, 1913-2006  Search this
Expedition sponsor:
Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Incorporated (Viking Fund, Inc.), 1941-  Search this
Object Name:
Whip
Media/Materials:
Rawhide
Techniques:
Braided
Object Type:
Animal Tack and Animal Husbandry
Place:
Cusco (Cuzco); Cusco (Cuzco) Province; Cusco (Cuzco) Region; Peru
Catalog Number:
21/8529
Barcode:
218529.000
See related items:
Quechua
Animal Tack and Animal Husbandry
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6fe911587-036d-480d-b497-50377a823a79
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_233205
Online Media:

Charm/Amulet

Culture/People:
Quechua  Search this
Collector:
Beate R. Salz, Non-Indian, 1913-2006  Search this
Expedition sponsor:
Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Incorporated (Viking Fund, Inc.), 1941-  Search this
Object Name:
Charm/Amulet
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Carved, painted
Object Type:
Personal items
Place:
Ayacucho; Huamanga Province; Ayacucho Region; Peru
Catalog Number:
21/8542
Barcode:
218542.000
See related items:
Quechua
Personal items
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws60d1fdcb4-599e-4a76-9bac-dce89deac63b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_233218
Online Media:

Charm/Amulet

Culture/People:
Quechua  Search this
Collector:
Beate R. Salz, Non-Indian, 1913-2006  Search this
Expedition sponsor:
Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Incorporated (Viking Fund, Inc.), 1941-  Search this
Object Name:
Charm/Amulet
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Carved, painted
Object Type:
Personal items
Place:
Ayacucho; Huamanga Province; Ayacucho Region; Peru
Catalog Number:
21/8543
Barcode:
218543.000
See related items:
Quechua
Personal items
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws63d8b230f-d69d-41e4-84ee-d59b4b5dab53
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_233219
Online Media:

Fish hook

Culture/People:
Atikamekw [Manawan]  Search this
Collector:
William F. Stiles (WFS), Non-Indian, 1912-1980  Search this
Expedition sponsor:
Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Incorporated (Viking Fund, Inc.), 1941-  Search this
Object Name:
Fish hook
Media/Materials:
Iron fish hooks, wood, hide
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place:
Manawan Reserve (Manouane, Manouan, Manaouan); Lanaudière Region; Québec; Canada
Catalog Number:
22/2020
Barcode:
222020.000
See related items:
Atikamekw [Manawan]
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6d152ec53-0e9a-4f8c-927e-b862946f9222
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_236489
Online Media:

Charm/Amulet

Culture/People:
Mistassini Cree  Search this
Collector:
William F. Stiles (WFS), Non-Indian, 1912-1980  Search this
Expedition sponsor:
Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Incorporated (Viking Fund, Inc.), 1941-  Search this
Object Name:
Charm/Amulet
Media/Materials:
Bearskin/fur, wool yarn
Techniques:
Braided
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place:
Lac Mistassini (Lake Mistassini); Nord du Québec Region (Jamésie); Québec; Canada
Catalog Number:
22/4129
Barcode:
224129.000
See related items:
Mistassini Cree
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws676012052-981e-4fd5-ab30-f3ed48852bd3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_239123
Online Media:

Pipestem

Culture/People:
Lake Superior Chippewa  Search this
Previous owner:
White Feather, Lake Superior Chippewa  Search this
Albert Green Heath (Albert G. Heath), Non-Indian, 1888-1953  Search this
Logan Museum of Anthropology, Beloit College  Search this
Seller:
Logan Museum of Anthropology, Beloit College  Search this
Object Name:
Pipestem
Media/Materials:
Pewter, wood
Techniques:
Cast
Object Type:
Pipes and Smoking
Place:
Wisconsin; USA
Date created:
1880-1900
Catalog Number:
22/4847
Barcode:
224847.000
See related items:
Lake Superior Chippewa
Pipes and Smoking
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6d1c3ec9b-b958-4a06-874a-6bea51697314
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_239710
Online Media:

Woman's cape/overblouse

Culture/People:
probably Assiniboine (Stoney) (attributed); collected from the Plains Cree (Prairie Cree)  Search this
Previous owner:
Buffalo Bull, Plains Cree (Prairie Cree)  Search this
Donald A. Cadzow, Non-Indian, 1894-1960  Search this
Collector:
Donald A. Cadzow, Non-Indian, 1894-1960  Search this
Seller:
Donald A. Cadzow, Non-Indian, 1894-1960  Search this
Expedition:
Franklin Motor Expedition (1929)  Search this
Expedition sponsor:
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge  Search this
Object Name:
Woman's cape/overblouse
Media/Materials:
Canvas, glass pony beads, cotton cloth, thread
Techniques:
Sewn, lazy/lane stitch beadwork
Dimensions:
85 x 89 cm
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments
Place:
Piapot Reserve; Saskatchewan; Canada
Date created:
1910-1920
Catalog Number:
22/7575
Barcode:
227575.000
See related items:
Assiniboine (Stoney)
Plains Cree (Prairie Cree)
Clothing/Garments
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws67d91a4ee-b97d-4dc8-8629-6efadd843fe6
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_242593
Online Media:

Mat

Culture/People:
Chachilla (Cayapas)  Search this
Collector:
Samuel A. Barrett (Samuel Alfred Barrett/S.A. Barrett), Non-Indian, 1879-1965  Search this
Expedition sponsor:
Marie A. Heye (Marie Antoinette Lawrence Heye), Non-Indian, 1845-1915  Search this
Object Name:
Mat
Media/Materials:
Palm frond/fronds
Techniques:
Twill-plaited
Dimensions:
82 x 60 cm
Object Type:
Furnishings (Home)
Place:
Río Cayapas; Esmeraldas Province; Ecuador
Catalog Number:
2/4182
Barcode:
024182.000
See related items:
Chachilla (Cayapas)
Furnishings (Home)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws63f703115-46cb-4738-bc38-726a75cfa830
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_25424
Online Media:

Basket with cover

Culture/People:
Chachilla (Cayapas)  Search this
Collector:
Samuel A. Barrett (Samuel Alfred Barrett/S.A. Barrett), Non-Indian, 1879-1965  Search this
Expedition sponsor:
Marie A. Heye (Marie Antoinette Lawrence Heye), Non-Indian, 1845-1915  Search this
Object Name:
Basket with cover
Media/Materials:
Vegetal Fiber
Techniques:
Twill-plaited
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Río Cayapas; Esmeraldas Province; Ecuador
Catalog Number:
2/4074
Barcode:
024074.000
See related items:
Chachilla (Cayapas)
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws67d2b743b-3fc7-4c62-819b-aa3894fe89dc
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_25710
Online Media:

Basket

Culture/People:
Chachilla (Cayapas)  Search this
Collector:
Samuel A. Barrett (Samuel Alfred Barrett/S.A. Barrett), Non-Indian, 1879-1965  Search this
Expedition sponsor:
Marie A. Heye (Marie Antoinette Lawrence Heye), Non-Indian, 1845-1915  Search this
Object Name:
Basket
Media/Materials:
Vegetal Fiber
Techniques:
Wicker-plaited
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Río Cayapas; Esmeraldas Province; Ecuador
Catalog Number:
2/4078
Barcode:
024078.000
See related items:
Chachilla (Cayapas)
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ec35421b-b494-42c9-abe3-cba9a4e7099b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_25714
Online Media:

Basket with cover

Culture/People:
Chachilla (Cayapas)  Search this
Collector:
Samuel A. Barrett (Samuel Alfred Barrett/S.A. Barrett), Non-Indian, 1879-1965  Search this
Expedition sponsor:
Marie A. Heye (Marie Antoinette Lawrence Heye), Non-Indian, 1845-1915  Search this
Object Name:
Basket with cover
Media/Materials:
Vegetal Fiber
Techniques:
Wicker-plaited
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Río Cayapas; Esmeraldas Province; Ecuador
Catalog Number:
2/4095
Barcode:
024095.000
See related items:
Chachilla (Cayapas)
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws673a08b98-046a-49d7-a6c3-188d2fb4540e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_25731
Online Media:

Basket bowl

Culture/People:
Non-Indian; traded to the Chachilla (Cayapas)  Search this
Collector:
Samuel A. Barrett (Samuel Alfred Barrett/S.A. Barrett), Non-Indian, 1879-1965  Search this
Expedition sponsor:
Marie A. Heye (Marie Antoinette Lawrence Heye), Non-Indian, 1845-1915  Search this
Object Name:
Basket bowl
Media/Materials:
Vegetal Fiber
Techniques:
Hexagonal-plaited
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Río Cayapas; Esmeraldas Province; Ecuador
Catalog Number:
2/5978
Barcode:
025978.000
See related items:
Non-Indian
Chachilla (Cayapas)
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6e2c1f9ba-a2c1-4d06-b22b-651007b3076a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_27699
Online Media:

Fiber

Culture/People:
Machiguenga  Search this
Donor:
G. Edward Montgomery (George Edward Montgomery), Non-Indian  Search this
Previous owner:
G. Edward Montgomery (George Edward Montgomery), Non-Indian  Search this
Collector:
G. Edward Montgomery (George Edward Montgomery), Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Fiber
Media/Materials:
Bromeliad fiber (Silk grass)
Techniques:
Dried
Dimensions:
85.5 x 1.5 cm
Object Type:
Materials: Prepared
Place:
Shimaa; La Convención Province; Cusco (Cuzco) Region; Peru
Date created:
1973
Catalog Number:
26/5591
Barcode:
265591.000
See related items:
Machiguenga
Materials: Prepared
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws63aabcfea-dfef-429f-a6f1-473f649320f5
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_281818
Online Media:

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