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181. Inkle weaving loom Inkle weaving loom Textile fabrics.

182. Inlayed brass plate Inlayed brass plate Metal-work ; Art, Asian 12'' diameter brass with inlay; The best know Indian brassware comes from the states of Uttar Pradesh (Northern India; borders Nepal to the south) and Guajarat (Western India on the Arabian Sea; borders...

183. Inner Peace (Seated Contemporary Woman) [replica] Inner Peace (Seated Contemporary Woman) [replica] Iron sculpture--21st century; Women in art; Peace in art Aged iron. 13.5" x 8.5"

184. Isis Isis Isis (Egyptian deity)--Statues; Art, Egyptian; Goddesses in art; Egypt--Religion; Art and religion 10" x 4.5" x 3.5" painted cast resin. Isis is first mentioned in Egyptian history in the 5th dynasty of Egypt (2498 BC to 2345 BC). During her history, Isis was a goddess who took on the attributes of...

185. Jaguar Jaguar Woodwork ; Art, Brazilian wood ; 5.25 x 1 1/2 x 1''; For Indians, the role of a hunter is traditionally very important. The jaguar is considered the ''king of the jungle'' in Brazil. Men have the responsibility for providing food...

186. Jaguar effigy vessel Jaguar effigy vessel Pottery ; Pre-Columbian Tour ; Art, South American ; Pre-contact, -1500 South American 8.5'' tall ; Ceramic (jaguar on one side broken off, repaired 11/04); The jaguar - a fierce, spotted jungle cat of noctural habits - is frequently depicted in the art of ancient Peru. The jaguar is a traditional...

187. Japanese tea pot Japanese tea pot Art, Japanese ; Pottery Ceramic 6 x 5.5 x 3''; This traditional shaped tea pot is commonly used in Japan. To pour tea, one hand is wrapped around the tea pot. The thumb is placed on the lid to keep it from sliding and the first...

188. John Jack John Jack John Jack ; Daniel Bliss.; Art ; 1700 - 1799 ; Art, American ; Sculpture ; Minorities In The Arts ; History (of Non-Art General Nature) ; 1 ; plaster replica; A reproduced image from a tombstone of a former African American slave. The original tombstone is from Concord, Massachusetts. It was erected in 1775 by Daniel Bliss.

189. Jomon figurine; before 200 B.C. Jomon figurine; before 200 B.C. Pottery ; Art, Japanese ; Art ; (To 1500 B.C. ; Reproduction ; W: 4'' H: 5''; The Jomon figure is assumed to be used in religious worship. He symbolizes the wishes of well being, health, and a good harvest. Jomon means ''rope design,'' and describes...

190. Juniper basket; Cherokee Juniper basket; Cherokee Basket making ; Ethnic American Collection ; Native North American Art ; Women Artists ; Post-contact, 1500- North American 5'' round, 5'' tall ; round reed ; juniper seeds; This basket was made by an artist of Cherokee descent living in California. It is double-walled weave twined of round reed. Black walnuts were used to...

191. Jurojin netsuke Jurojin netsuke Netsukes--Japan.; Gods. Reproduction, 2 in. high. This netsuke is a type of miniature carving worn as a decoration. Netsukes, dating back to the early 1600s, were used as a toggle for an inro, a small box that men used to carry...

192. Kalasi or water pitcher Kalasi or water pitcher Art, Asian ; Metal-work 8'' tall x 2'' diameter ; brass; The best known Indian brassware comes from the states of Uttar Pradesh (Northern India; borders Nepal to the south) and Guajarat (Western India on the Arabian Sea; borders...

193. Kathputli; female puppet Kathputli; female puppet Performing arts ; Art, Asian 21'' tall with rigid head and upper body ; Dress drops below torso with no support, feet, or legs; This puppet is dressed in traditional clothing from Rajasthan, located in Northwestern India, adjacent...

194. Kathputli; male puppet Kathputli; male puppet Performing arts ; Art, Asian 26'' tall with rigid head and upper body ; Trousers are flexible and attached to cloth boots; This Indian puppet of a male figure (locally they are called kathputli) is dressed in traditional clothing...

195. Kente cloth strip Kente cloth strip Ashanti peoples; Textile fabrics--Ghana ; Textile fabrics, Ashanti ; Ashanti (African people) ; Africa, West. 4 x 36'' ; cloth; The Ashanti people from Ghana dye and weave colorful strips of cotton fabric, about three yards long, to make wearable cloth. Single strips are sewn together to make large pieces of fabric....

196. Key of life painting on papyrus paper Key of life painting on papyrus paper Papermaking ; Art, Egyptian 8 x 12'' ; painted papyrus; The Key of Life, an Ancient Egyptian hieroglyph, is a symbol of ''happiness and long life.'' It is found in ancient tomb inscriptions, including those of King Tutankhamen. Gods...

197. Khokhloma soup spoon Khokhloma soup spoon Art, European ; Woodwork ; Decorative arts 6.5'' with 1.5'' spoon bowl; Khokhloma (Hok-lo-ma) is the name of a big village in former Semenovsky district on the left bank of the Volga River. This territory is rich in history and original culture....

198. King Tut tomb guardian King Tut tomb guardian Tutankhamun; Human figure in art ; Art, Egyptian ; Tutankhamen (King Tut) 9.5'' ; resin replica; This is a replica of a life-size wooden statue of Tutankhamun. The original was decorated with black lacquer and solid gold details, including a baton, sceptre, jewels, loincloth,...

199. Kitsune fox mask Kitsune fox mask Masks in art ; Art, Japanese ; Edo, Tokugawa (1615-1867) Japan ; Shinto 6 x 9'' ; painted paper mache; At the end of the 19th century, the fox became a holy object related to Shintoism. Shinto is the native religion in Japan, with its roots stretching back to 500 B.C. It is...

200. Kompang hand drum, Malaysia Kompang hand drum, Malaysia Drum--Malaysia.; Drum music--Malaysia.; Art, Malaysian. Leban wood and hide drum; 5 cm. high x 23 cm. in diameter. The kompang is a shallow hand drum made of leban wood. The thick wood adds extra resonance to the sound. The head, of goat or cow-hide, is nailed...
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