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"Bounce the baby" : masks, fertility and the authority of esoteric knowledge in Northern Kete initiation rites

Title:
Masks, fertility and the authority of esoteric knowledge in Northern Kete initiation rites
Author:
Binkley, David Aaron  Search this
Smithsonian Libraries African Art Index Project DSI  Search this
Type:
Articles
Date:
1993
Topic:
Northern Kete anthropomorphic sculpture  Search this
Northern Kete masquerades  Search this
Northern Kete men's initiation  Search this
Northern Kete raffia masquerades  Search this
Call number:
N582.M22 A13
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_752899

"The sheep wears his spots where he pleases" or the question of regional styles in Baule sculpture

Author:
Vogel, Susan Mullin  Search this
Smithsonian Libraries African Art Index Project DSI  Search this
Type:
Articles
Date:
1984
Topic:
Sculpture, Baule  Search this
Artists, Baule  Search this
Baule sculptors  Search this
Baule style  Search this
Baule anthropomorphic sculpture  Search this
Blolo bian  Search this
Blolo bla  Search this
Call number:
N1 .I648
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_693022

"Xerxes the Great did die, and so must you and I": Learning about the alphabet and the inevitability of death in early Protestant America

Creator:
National Museum of American History  Search this
Type:
Blog posts
Smithsonian staff publications
Blog posts
Published Date:
Mon, 21 Aug 2017 14:22:36 +0000
Topic:
American History  Search this
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:posts_44c9425cb36268df0b18f16ace317909

"Xerxes the Great did die, and so must you and I": Learning about the alphabet and the inevitability of death in early Protestant America

Creator:
National Museum of American History  Search this
Type:
Blog posts
Smithsonian staff publications
Blog posts
Published Date:
Mon, 21 Aug 2017 14:22:36 +0000
Topic:
American History  Search this
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:posts_2b7863a5eb02d2f7a98accf25e02f951

#5929S

Designer:
Wayne Husted, American, b. 1927  Search this
Manufacturer:
Blenko Glass Company, Milton, West Virginia, 1921 - 2012  Search this
Medium:
Blown glass
Dimensions:
H x diam.: 56.4 x 18.4 cm (21 1/2 x 7 1/4 iin.)
Type:
glasswares
Decorative Arts
Decanter and stopper
Object Name:
Decanter and stopper
Made in:
Milton, West Virginia, USA
Date:
1959
Credit Line:
Gift of William Agle
Accession Number:
2013-26-1-a,b
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Product Design and Decorative Arts Department
Data Source:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq4538a408d-2287-4372-9400-3de3f9392264
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:chndm_2013-26-1-a_b
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(Abstract Lamppost), (sculpture)

Sculptor:
Mack, Rodger 1938-  Search this
Architectural firm:
Erhart, Eichenbaum, Rauch & Blass  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: fired brick, mortared
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Worthen Bank of North Little Rock 120 Main Street, Worthen Bank Building Center of north plaza North Little Rock Arkansas 72203
Date:
1968
Topic:
Abstract  Search this
Architecture--Detail--Streetlight  Search this
Control number:
IAS AR000125
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_325528

(Anthropomorphic Figure), (sculpture)

Sculptor:
Meyers, Fred 1922-  Search this
Medium:
Cor-Ten steel
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center 23390 County Road K Beside lodge building Cortez Colorado 81321
Date:
1988 or 1989
Topic:
Figure  Search this
Dress--Accessory--Jewelry  Search this
Object--Art Object--Petroglyph  Search this
Abstract  Search this
Control number:
IAS CO000137
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_318638

(Cut-out Native-American Figure), (sculpture)

Sculptor:
Meyer, Fred 1922-1985  Search this
Medium:
Cor-Ten steel
Culture:
Indian  Search this
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Museum of Northern Arizona Buildings & Grounds Ft. Valley Road Interior Courtyard Flagstaff Arizona 86001
Topic:
Abstract  Search this
Figure  Search this
Ethnic  Search this
Control number:
IAS AZ000298
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_323444

10

Collection Creator:
Dwan, Virginia  Search this
Container:
Box 2, Folder 29
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1967 May 2
Scope and Contents:
Oversized material housed in OV6
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment.
Collection Rights:
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Collection Citation:
Dwan Gallery records, 1959-circa 1982, bulk 1959-1971. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
See more items in:
Dwan Gallery records
Dwan Gallery records / Series 1: Los Angeles Exhibition Files
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9beec9b60-d4fc-43d7-a992-39e0872fb590
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-dwangall-ref93
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5 fascinating examples of George Pal's stop-action puppetry

Creator:
National Museum of American History  Search this
Type:
Blog posts
Smithsonian staff publications
Blog posts
Published Date:
Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:08:50 +0000
Topic:
American History  Search this
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:posts_955d38f927033f9e7dd0b18d63040e42

Hello USA

Created by:
Nellie Mae Rowe, American, 1900 - 1982  Search this
Subject of:
The White House, founded 1792  Search this
Medium:
gouache on paper
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 18 1/8 × 24 1/16 × 1/16 in. (46 × 61.1 × 0.1 cm)
Type:
gouaches
Place made:
Vinings, Cobb County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
Place captured:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1981
Topic:
African American  Search this
Activism  Search this
Art  Search this
Government  Search this
Race relations  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Judith Alexander Foundation
Object number:
2023.68
Restrictions & Rights:
© Nellie Mae Rowe
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Visual Arts
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55f32dc5e-52c3-43e7-b502-7db19259d7f9
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2023.68
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Reminiscences Revisited

Maker:
Chike C. Aniakor, born 1939, Nigeria  Search this
Medium:
Ink on paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 60.9 x 45.7 cm (24 x 18 in.)
Type:
Painting
Geography:
Nigeria
Date:
1996
Credit Line:
Purchased with funds provided by the Smithsonian Collections Acquisition Program
Object number:
96-18-2
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© 1996 Chike C. Aniakor
See more items in:
National Museum of African Art Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys77c657a75-13ad-4f46-a65d-64ebd80e6baa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_96-18-2

The Others, Pendant Lamp M

Designed by:
Stephen Burks, American, born 1969  Search this
Manufactured by:
DEDON, German, founded 1990  Search this
Medium:
extruded polyethylene fiber, aluminum, marble, acrylic, and LED solar panels
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 24 13/16 × 17 11/16 × 17 11/16 in. (63 × 45 × 45 cm)
Weight: 8.5 lb. (3.9 kg)
Type:
lanterns (lighting devices)
LED bulbs
solar panels
Date:
2017
Topic:
African American  Search this
Craftsmanship  Search this
Design  Search this
Furniture design  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of DEDON, Inc.
Object number:
2022.82.2
Restrictions & Rights:
Design © Stephen Burks
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
The Others
Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50e4954d9-31c0-4072-ae00-5db9e955c2ff
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2022.82.2

The Others, Set of Optional Eyes, Midday

Designed by:
Stephen Burks, American, born 1969  Search this
Manufactured by:
DEDON, German, founded 1990  Search this
Medium:
aluminum and acrylic
Dimensions:
L: 17 11/16 in. (45 cm)
Type:
accessories
Date:
2017
Topic:
African American  Search this
Craftsmanship  Search this
Design  Search this
Furniture design  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of DEDON, Inc.
Object number:
2022.82.5
Restrictions & Rights:
Design © Stephen Burks
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
The Others
Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f50a075d-5ced-44d3-82c1-1f4533ab726b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2022.82.5

The Others, Set of Optional Eyes, Midnight

Designed by:
Stephen Burks, American, born 1969  Search this
Manufactured by:
DEDON, German, founded 1990  Search this
Medium:
aluminum and acrylic
Dimensions:
L : 17 11/16 in. (45 cm)
Type:
accessories
Date:
2017
Topic:
African American  Search this
Craftsmanship  Search this
Design  Search this
Furniture design  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of DEDON, Inc.
Object number:
2022.82.6
Restrictions & Rights:
© Stephen Burks
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
The Others
Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57c56f0c5-c21a-41c2-bc63-ac55f243a2d2
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2022.82.6

The Others, Statue Lika

Designed by:
Stephen Burks, American, born 1969  Search this
Manufactured by:
DEDON, German, founded 1990  Search this
Medium:
extruded polyethylene fiber, aluminum, marble, acrylic, and LED solar panels
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 49 5/8 × 17 11/16 × 17 11/16 in. (126 × 45 × 45 cm)
Weight: 31.1 lb. (14.1 kg)
Type:
lanterns (lighting devices)
LED bulbs
solar panels
Date:
2017
Topic:
African American  Search this
Craftsmanship  Search this
Design  Search this
Furniture design  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of DEDON, Inc.
Object number:
2022.82.3
Restrictions & Rights:
Design © Stephen Burks
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
The Others
Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5afc7f237-e35e-47fe-b17f-b403c5e13109
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2022.82.3

The Others, Statue Tebu

Designed by:
Stephen Burks, American, born 1969  Search this
Manufactured by:
DEDON, German, founded 1990  Search this
Medium:
extruded polyethylene fiber, aluminum, teak, marble, acrylic, and LED solar panels
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 37 13/16 × 17 11/16 × 17 11/16 in. (96 × 45 × 45 cm)
Weight: 29.1 lb. (13.2 kg)
Type:
lanterns (lighting devices)
LED bulbs
solar panels
Date:
2017
Topic:
African American  Search this
Craftsmanship  Search this
Design  Search this
Furniture design  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of DEDON, Inc.
Object number:
2022.82.4
Restrictions & Rights:
Design © Stephen Burks
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
The Others
Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ab042a0a-8d59-4bee-b99c-1043ba72a716
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2022.82.4

Trade card, Brown and Gillman's pear man

Company:
Brown & Gilman  Search this
Medium:
Paper, lithograph
Dimensions:
5 1/2 × 3 in. (14 × 7.6 cm)
Type:
Advertising ephemera
Trade cards
Date:
ca. 1875-1900
Period:
Victorian (1837-1901)
Topic:
advertising cards  Search this
chromolithographs  Search this
ephemera  Search this
caricatures  Search this
fertilizer  Search this
fruit  Search this
marketing  Search this
Pear  Search this
Trade advertisements  Search this
Victorian  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection.
Accession number:
1987.026.007
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
Horticultural Artifacts Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq43e13d6e0-8a29-43b8-b3c0-b27e60efd6f3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_1987.026.007
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Trade card, Ribsam & Sons' carrot man in top hat

Company:
C. Ribsam & Sons (Firm)  Search this
Printer:
Clay & Richmond  Search this
Medium:
Paper, lithograph
Dimensions:
5 1/4 × 3 in. (13.3 × 7.6 cm)
Type:
Advertising ephemera
Trade cards
Date:
ca. 1876-1895
Period:
Victorian (1837-1901)
Topic:
advertising cards  Search this
chromolithographs  Search this
ephemera  Search this
caricatures  Search this
Carrots  Search this
marketing  Search this
seed  Search this
Seed industry and trade  Search this
Trade advertisements  Search this
Victorian  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection.
Accession number:
1987.026.003
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
Horticultural Artifacts Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq482566bdf-e633-4bb4-852a-2dba616a1788
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_1987.026.003

Trade card, Rice's Native American corn man

Company:
Jerome B. Rice & Co  Search this
Medium:
Paper, lithograph
Dimensions:
5 1/4 × 3 in. (13.3 × 7.6 cm)
Type:
Advertising ephemera
Trade cards
Date:
ca. 1880-1889
Period:
Victorian (1837-1901)
Topic:
advertising cards  Search this
chromolithographs  Search this
ephemera  Search this
caricatures  Search this
Corn  Search this
Indians of North America  Search this
marketing  Search this
seed  Search this
Seed industry and trade  Search this
Trade advertisements  Search this
Victorian  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection.
Accession number:
1987.026.005
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
Horticultural Artifacts Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq41dbb9336-d7e9-4444-a3a7-e93e17ae723f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_1987.026.005
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