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Object Name	Collected By	Region	Description	Original Data
adze	Dyson	Nuu-chah-nulth Nation, Northwest Coast, North America	Adze in the shape of a 'D'; a single cedar shaving remains preserved between the blade and handle of this adze. Collected by Reverend F. J. Dyson (1864- 1935) presumably between 1885 and 1889 when he sailed around the world.	80. Collection of miscellaneous ethnological specimens. Presented by Rev F. J. Dyson, Aylesbeare Vicarage, Devon.
amulet	Broun	Nigeria, west Africa	Iron bracelet with a leopard’ s tooth attached by a leather pad. Given to Colonel Broun in about 1900 by a chief in Northern Nigeria, who asked him to wear it so that “no harm would befall him”.	96 Five ivory armlets Mt. Elgon B.E.A. Bequeathed by the late Mrs M. A. Broun
animal figure	Dennett	Congo, central Africa	Kongo. Animal figure with red and white spots possibly representing a leopard, the supreme hunter. Addition of nails suggests European influence. Nails are attached by the priest to focus the power of their medicines on the desired outcome. Collected before 1889.	1889 Sept 26 Collection of ethnological objects from Cacongo, S. Africa ( and Western Africa?) Collected by Mr R. E. Dennett. Donated by R.E. Dennett Esq. Ashton, Nr Exeter.
ankle band	Dyson	Eastern Cape, South Africa	Ankle band, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Xhosa kingdom. A wide band of beadwork in black and white triangles and diamonds, laced on leather thongs. Used in dancing. Made about 1850. Collected before 1890.	80. Collection of miscellaneous ethnological specimens. Presented by Rev F J Dyson Aylesbeare Vicarage, Devon.
apron	Veitch & Sons	Amazon region, South America	Apron from the Amazon region of South America. It is made of rows of birds’ wing bones separated by rows of dried seeds. The bottom part is fringed with monkeys’ teeth from which hang the wing cases of beetles. Collected before 1880, possibly by Walter Davis.	28 Feb 1880 C 1921. Apron made of Wing bones of birds, seeds, Monkey's teeth and Wing cases of Buprestis gigantea. South America? Presented by Messrs James Veitch & Sons . Said to come from "S Sea Islands" bones are strung like this in "Friendly Islands"
apron	Dyson	Hupa Nation, California, North America	Hupa Nation of Northern California. Front part of a woman’s two-part apron, of hide thongs suspended from a length of hide. Each thong is strung with pine nuts and wrapped in bear grass. The Hupa lived in what is now northern California. Collected 1885-89.	80. Collection of miscellaneous ethnological specimens. Presented by Rev F. J. Dyson, Aylesbeare Vicarage, Devon.
apron	Dyson	California, North America	From one of several groups in the area, Hupa, Karok, Yurok among others, who speak different languages but share cultural similarities. Deerskin cap with a spray of the tail feathers of the Northwest Flicker, the vanes cut away leaving a saw-tooth pattern. Deer dew claws ornament the hide tassels. Collected 1885-89.	80. Collection of miscellaneous ethnological specimens. Presented by Rev F J Dyson Aylesbeare Vicarage, Devon.
armlet	Cook/ Vaughan	Hawaii, Polynesia	Arm ornament from Hawaii made from 23 boar tusks, each pierced twice for olona fibre cord, now lost. Worn by hula dancers in accompaniment to story-telling. Collected on Cook’s third voyage, in 1778.	6th August /68. 1278. Armlet or bracelet made of tusks of Boar. Sandwich Islands. Presented by H. Vaughan, Esq.
armlet	Broun	Uganda, East Africa	Gisu group. Ivory and bone arm ornaments. Worn by high status people. Collected between 1905 and 1948.	96 Five ivory armlets Mt. Elgon B.E.A. Bequeathed by the late Mrs M. A. Broun
armlet	Broun	Uganda, East Africa	Gisu group. Ivory and bone arm ornaments. Worn by high status people. Collected between 1905 and 1948.	96 Five ivory armlets Mt. Elgon B.E.A. Bequeathed by the late Mrs M. A. Broun
armlet	Broun	Uganda, East Africa	Gisu group. Ivory and bone arm ornaments. Worn by high status people. Collected between 1905 and 1948.	96 Five ivory armlets Mt. Elgon B.E.A. Bequeathed by the late Mrs M. A. Broun
armlet	Broun	Uganda, East Africa	Gisu group. Ivory and bone arm ornaments. Worn by high status people. Collected between 1905 and 1948.	96 Five ivory armlets Mt. Elgon B.E.A. Bequeathed by the late Mrs M. A. Broun
armlet	Broun	Uganda, East Africa	Gisu group. Ivory and bone arm ornaments. Worn by high status people. Collected between 1905 and 1948.	96 Five ivory armlets Mt. Elgon B.E.A. Bequeathed by the late Mrs M. A. Broun
axe	Neville	Victoria, Australia	Axe with a large, flat, oval polished stone blade. One edge is sharp, the other blunt. The axehead is hafted in a loop of wood and held firm by gum and a binding of fibre string. Used for splitting logs. Collected by the donor’s father, D. Lloyd-Jones, about 1860 in Victoria.	86/1920 Collection of Aboriginal Australian implements and weapons chiefly Queensland about 1860 3.11.20 Presented by Lady Neville Murtrey, Frome Collected by donor's father
bag	Neville	Victoria, Australia	Bag. Queensland or South-East Australia. 2-ply vegetable fibre in simple looped netting. Decorated with very faded, red coloured bands. Collected by the donor’s father, D. Lloyd-Jones, about 1860 in Victoria.	86/1920 Collection of Aboriginal Australian implements and weapons chiefly Queensland about 1860 3.11.20 Presented by Lady Neville Murtrey, Frome Collected by donor's father
bag for spearheads	Montague	Kimberley, Western Australia	Bag for glass spearheads, collected from Wyndam in the Kimberley range; late 19th century.	A large number of ethnographic objects, as list attached. 13 April Presented by Mrs. Pickwode & Miss Montague From the collection of late Col. L A D Montague. 48. Bark bag for small objects. West Australia.
barkcloth	Broun	Baganda, Uganda, East Africa	Large rectangle of brown cloth with black motifs using lake mud as pigment. Obtained by Col Broun in the 1890s.	110 Two pairs of bark cloth Curtains Bequeathed by the late Mrs M. A. Broun
basket	Carvalho	Amazon region, south America	Wapalay people. Basket made from arumã fibre. Collected in 2003.	Items from Brazil for the 'Into the Amazon' exhibition; vegetable materials & artefacts - baskets, ornaments, combs, necklaces, toys. Purchased Monica Lima Carvalho. 22. Basket. Wapalay people, Para, Amazon region. A large basket with black (animal) designs in the weave, made from 'aruma' fibre.
basket	Carvalho	Kayapo people, Amazon region, South America.	Basket. A temporary or disposable burden basket woven from buriti fibre strips with a strap of envira inner bark from the second stage of processing. Collected in 2003.	Items from Brazil for the 'Into the Amazon' exhibition; vegetable materials & artefacts - baskets, ornaments, combs, necklaces, toys. Purchased Monica Lima Carvalho.24. Burden basket. Kayapo people, Para, Amazon region.
basket	Carvalho	Amazon region, south America	Waurá people. A basket made from arumã fibre and cotton, with designs of dyed urucum and genipapo. Genipapo is a large fruit that is also processed to use for body paint. Collected in 2003.	Items from Brazil for the 'Into the Amazon' exhibition; vegetable materials & artefacts - baskets, ornaments, combs, necklaces, toys. Purchased Monica Lima Carvalho. 25. Basket. Waura people, Xingu National Park.
basket	Veitch & Sons	Borneo, South-east Asia	Basket with lid for personal objects. This type of basket was probably carried by high ranking men on the Bondoc peninsula of Luzon. Collected either by Thomas Lobb in 1844-47 or 1849-53, or by John Gould Veitch in the spring of 1860.	28 Feb 1880 Basket Manilla. Messrs James Veitch & Sons
beads	Treffry	Colombia, South America	The glass beads were made in Venice, and taken to South America by the Spanish in the 16th century. The clay beads were made locally. Taken from “Indian graves in the neighbourhood of Honda, New Grenada” by R.J.Treffry who was British Consul there in 1877.	8 striped glass beads or bugles. Box of white clay? Beads. New Grenada. R.J. Treffry
bell	Dyson	Japan, East Asia	Shinto temple bell (moku-gyo) from Japan. Carved in the form of a bird with an upturned head and tail. It is struck with a wood stick by a Shinto priest to make a rhythmic sound.	80. Collection of miscellaneous ethnological specimens. Presented by Rev F J Dyson Aylesbeare Vicarage, Devon.
belt	Fortescue	South Africa	Belt. Zulu kingdom, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. European glass beads on a fibre backing. Blue twisted fibre strings, with beads at the ends, form ties. Probably made about 1890. Collected before 1935.	94. Collection of Zulu ornaments etc Aug 27 Brig Gen F A Fortescue
belt	Fortescue	South Africa	Belt. Zulu kingdom, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. European glass beads on a fibre backing. Blue twisted fibre strings, with beads at the ends, form ties. Probably made about 1890. Collected before 1935.	94. Collection of Zulu ornaments etc Aug 27 Brig Gen F A Fortescue
belt	Fortescue	Zulu kingdom, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa	Zulu kingdom. European glass beads on a fibre backing. Blue twisted fibre strings, with beads at the ends, form ties. Probably made about 1890, but collected by Fortescue in 1908-09.	94. Collection of Zulu ornaments, etc. Aug 27 Presented by Brig Gen F.A. Fortescue.
boomerang	Neville	Victoria, Australia	Made of hardwood, with notched ends and grooved decoration, possibly with totemic significance. Collected by the donor’s father, D. Lloyd-Jones, about 1860 in Victoria.	86/1920 Collection of Aboriginal Australian implements and weapons chiefly Queensland about 1860 3.11.20 Presented by Lady Neville Murtrey, Frome Collected by donor's father
bottle	Broun	Uganda, East Africa	Kamba group. Net of European beads on a bottle shaped gourd. Collected by Major Broun, probably between1890 and 1899.	91 milk gourd worked with beads Wakamba Bequeathed by the late Mrs M. A. Broun
bowl	Broun	Uganda, East Africa	Probably Nyoro kingdom. Carved from a single piece of wood to suggest the shape of a four-legged animal. For serving food on ceremonial occasions. Collected between 1905 and1948.	92 food bowl Unyoro, N of Uganda Bequeathed by the late Mrs M. A. Broun
chicken coop	Crocker-Jones	Oman, Middle East		Collection of textiles, basketry, leatherwork, ceramics and metalwork from Oman. Items collected by Gigi Crocker Jones between 1980-2000. B3: Chicken coop 'Qafas'. Date: 03/1987. Maker: Abdurahman Abdullah B'dhaa. Tribe: Shehhi, Khasab, Musandam. Form of basket making. Date palm ribs.
choker	Fortescue	South Africa	Zulu kingdom. Beads threaded on sinew, knotted together at the ends. Probably made for local European consumption. Collected before 1935.	94. Collection of Zulu ornaments etc Aug 27 Brig Gen F A Fortescue
cloth	Collected by James Cook. Given by James Vaughan.	Probably Cook Islands, Polynesia	Large rectangle of cloth with smooth white surface; central panel of black toothed triangles and millipede-like creatures with jaws at each end and five-fingered legs, border of brick-wall bands and zig-zag lines. The piece was collected during the Cook voyages, but without any clear indication as to where it was made or what the startling designs signify. The fact of its decoration is itself worthy of comment even though the meaning of the motifs is unknown. As Kaeppler has suggested, the items which Cook himself acquired, the great majority of which went to the Leverian Museum, were of a high status origin and a ceremonial purpose (Kaeppler,1978a:18). It is clear from a number of sources that high status barkcloth in Tahiti and elsewhere in central Polynesia at the time of the earliest European contact was plain and white. This piece is therefore unusual in being highly decorated in a very distinctive way. The nearest parallels to its decorative style are a small number of cloths, one formerly in the Hooper collection, another in Kew, a third in the British Museum (Kooijman, 1972: 59) and other examples in the Bishop Museum and Vienna (illustrated in Kaeppler, 1978b:164). Each of these is frustratingly short on original documentation. The ex Hooper piece is said to have come from Tongataboo before 1833 (Phelps, 1976:163). Only the Exeter piece is assignable to a Cook voyage origin, and even here there is room for some doubt. Other examples showing a similar style of decoration are associated with Cook Islands staff gods, including the well-known piece in the British Museum (Barrow, 1979:85; Meyer, 1995:523). This is from the London Missionary Society collection, and therefore associated with the destruction of the objects with traditional Rarotongan religious connections, initiated by Revd John Williams in the 1820s. The total length of the staff is 396cm and the lower edge of the decorated cloth in which the central section is wrapped has precisely the same ‘brick wall’ designs as on the Exeter piece. Compare also the man’s waistband in the Royal Museum of Scotland, also from Rarotonga (Idiens, 1990:53). These similarities need to be investigated in relation to the other staff gods, such those in Auckland (Neich & Pendergrast, 1997:77), Dunedin (Meyer, 1995:522) and the Bishop Museum, Honolulu, with barkcloth wrappings exhibiting closely related design motifs. This idea was first put forward by Kooijman, but dismissed by Kaeppler (Kaeppler, 1978b:page). The notion that the Cook voyage cloth in Exeter is from the Cook Islands is on the face of it unlikely since he did not set foot there on any of his voyages. A brief landing was made at Atiu (Kaeppler, 1978b:165) in 1777 but Cook himself did not disembark. No Cook Island Rarotonga or Mangaia staff gods appear in collections before the ravages of Revd Williams in the early 1820s. There are therefore a number of difficulties in the confident association of this barkcloth to a Cook Islands (Rarot+H169onga) provenance. However, Kooijman assembles a good case for assigning this category of decorated cloth to such an origin (even though he was unfortunately not aware of the existence of this particular piece in 1972), mostly from small examples in the Peabody Museum Harvard, Field Museum Chicago and the Bishop Museum. This contention now needs urgent and comprehensive re-examination, particularly in the context of the extensive central Polynesian trade networks which existed immediately before the earliest European contact.
club	Neville	Queensland, Australia	Club, Queensland. Plain dark hardwood, finely carved with longitudinal grooves.Slender bulbous pointed head tapering to a very narrow handle end, with small band of scored lines. Collected by the donor’s father, D. Lloyd-Jones, about 1860.	86/1920 Collection of Aboriginal Australian implements and weapons chiefly Queensland about 1860 3.11.20 Presented by Lady Neville Murtrey, Frome Collected by donor's father
club	Nightingale	South Africa	Club. Eastern Cape. Southern Nguni group. Carved from a single piece of wood with ball-shaped head. The end is pierced for a fibre cord. Collected before 1878 in the area of Keiskammerhoek.	31st July 1878 Knob Kerrie 1ft 10 3/4 Amatosa Mts. Keiskamma Hoek British Kaffraria. Percy Nightingale Esq Made by Gaikas
club	Neville	Queensland, Australia	Wood club, Queensland. Hardwood, overall linear carving, handle carved at tip. Collected by the donor’s father, D. Lloyd-Jones, about 1860.	86/1920 Collection of Aboriginal Australian implements and weapons chiefly Queensland about 1860 3.11.20 Presented by Lady Neville Murtrey, Frome Collected by donor's father
club	Veitch & Sons	Efate, Vanuatu, Melanesia	Hardwood club with a broad flat head meant to represent a particular individual. The shaft terminal is bound with plaited fibre string. Collected on Efate Island, Vanuatu. Collected by John Gould Veitch on the voyage of HMS Curacoa in 1865.	28 Feb 1880 C1910. Club with flattened blade, square at end & hollowed on the sides of projecting side. Vate or Sandwich New Hebrides. Presented by Messrs James Veitch & Sons.
club	Cook/ Vaughan	Nuu-chah-nulth Nation, Northwest Coast, North America	This is an early form of whalebone club from the Nuu-chah-nulth Nation of the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. After European contact the eagle-headed style of club became the most popular all over the coast. Collected on the 1776-79 voyage of HMS Discovery, captained by James Cook.	6th August /68. 1222. Club of whale's rib. N.W. Coast of America. Presented by H. Vaughan, Esq.
club	Cook/ Vaughan	Aotearoa (New Zealand), Polynesia	A club called a wahaika, used by the Maori of Aotearoa (New Zealand). It is made of hardwood, the blade carved to give a rippled effect. Below the handle is a tiki, an entity in the form of a human figure, with arms and legs bent backwards. The handle terminates in a human face. Collected on one of Cook’s voyages between 1769 and 1777.	6th August /68. 1220. Mery of wood. New Zealand. Presented by H. Vaughan, Esq.
club	Peter C. M. Veitch	Guadalcanal/ Florida, Solomon Islands, Melanesia	Made from a hardwood, the shaft covered with woven vegetable fibre. This type of club was made on Guadalcanal and exported to other islands within the Solomons group. This club was probably collected on Florida Island. Collected by Peter Veitch in 1876 and given by him directly to the museum in 1896, rather than via the firm of Veitch & Son.	Sept.11th. Paddle, bound with yellow grass, with alternate bands of red & black, from Sdolomon Islands. P.C.M. Veitch, Esq. Exeter.
club	Neville	Queensland, Australia	Club, Queensland. Hardwood, stout shaft, giving rise to a spatulate shaped head, ridged in the middle sction, pointed. Collected by the donor’s father, D. Lloyd-Jones, about 1860.	86/1920 Collection of Aboriginal Australian implements and weapons chiefly Queensland about 1860 3.11.20 Presented by Lady Neville Murtrey, Frome Collected by donor's father
comb	Carvalho	Amazon region, South America	Kuikuru people. Both of these combs are made out of tucum, woven with cotton. The red dye in the patterned weave of the comb on the right is from urucum. Collected in 2003.	Items from Brazil for the 'Into the Amazon' exhibition; vegetable materials & artefacts - baskets, ornaments, combs, necklaces, toys. Purchased Monica Lima Carvalho. 5. Comb. Kuikuru people, Xingu National Park. Made of 'tucum', woven with cotton.
comb	Waterfield	India, South Asia	Wooden comb made for use by women. Sikh, India. Label stuck on one side states: " Combs from the great fair , made by two Sikh carpenters in less than two minutes".	9. Miscellaneous collection of ethnological speciments Burma and China Feb 9 Presented by R Waterfield Esq […] Teignmouth. 13 Wooden hair comb (ornament) Indian made
comb	Carvalho	Amazon region, South America	Kuikuru people. Both of these combs are made out of tucum, woven with cotton. The red dye in the patterned weave of the comb on the right is from urucum. Collected in 2003.	Items from Brazil for the 'Into the Amazon' exhibition; vegetable materials & artefacts - baskets, ornaments, combs, necklaces, toys. Purchased Monica Lima Carvalho. 4. Comb, Kuikuru people, Xingu National park. Made of 'tucum', woven with cotton. The red dye in the patterned weave is from 'urucum'.
cord	Carvalho	Amazon region, South America	Samples of cords of bark strips. These samples are from Museo do Indio, Rio de Janeiro. The worked sample of envira or cipo could be a binding from a weapon. I has a residue of a resin coating on it.	Items from Brazil for the 'Into the Amazon' exhibition; vegetable materials & artefacts - baskets, ornaments, combs, necklaces, toys. Purchased Monica Lima Carvalho.
costume of a chief	Cecil Denny	Blackfoot Nation, North America	This costume belonged to Crowfoot, principal chief of the Blackfoot from1865 to his death in1890. They are of buckskin with yellow staining and painted brown stripes, trimmed with glass beads, quill-wrapped hair, red trade-cloth, fur tassels, feathers and brass bells. Acquired by Cecil Denny, Plains Indian Agent in 1882-3.	Dress of sapo, olmoch-socah or "Crows Big-foot" Principal Chief of the Blackfoot Indians. Brought from Bow River, a tributary of the Saskatchewan, Montana, N.W. America by C. Denny. Purchased (C.Denny) £10.
costume of a chief mourner	Bond/ Devon & Exeter Institution	Tahiti, Society Islands, Polynesia	Costume of a chief mourner worn during the funeral of a nobleman in Tahiti. The cape (‘ahu-fara) is made of barkcloth, the waist apron of barkcloth and coconut shell discs, the poncho (tiputa) of barkcloth and coconut shell discs, the chest apron of slivers of pearl shell, the breastplate of wood and pearl shell, the headpiece of pearl shell and feathers of the tropic bird, the turban of barkcloth and matting. The costume was used in the 18th century during funerals of kings and nobles. It was intended to be fearsome, to frighten away commoners. Such costumes also served as high status gifts for officers on Cook’s and Bligh’s voyages, after they ceased to be used in funerals. This one was given to Lt. Bond in 1791 when his ship, the HMS Providence, commanded by Captain William Bligh, was in Tahiti. When Bond retired to Exeter, he gave it to the Devon & Exeter Institution, in about 1815.	1776. Head Dress of shells & feathers of Tropic bird. Otaheiti? 1777. Breast Plate of wood shells & feathers. Otaheiti? 1778a. Tapa cloth apron ornamented with pieces of coconut. Otaheiti? 1778b. Tapa cloth petticoat. Made of feathers & cocoa nut. Otaheiti? 1779. Rushbag tied around with strips of Tapa cloth. Otaheiti? These specimens formed portions of one war dress the covering of the arms and back made of feathers of Frigate Pelican and cocoanut were thrown away on account of moths. 1780. 2 ropes made of 'silk grass.' 1781. Ropes made of coir fibre & Paper Mulberry Bark.
crown	Townsend	Abeokuta, Nigeria, West Africa	A royal crown worn on informal occasions by chiefs of the Egba Yoruba. “Given to the Revd. H. Townsend by the king of Abbeokuta”. This very prestigious gift clearly symbolised an influential relationship between two people of equal status.	20th Aug 1868. E1384. King's Cown of beads. Abbeokuta. Presented by H. Townsend. Given to Rev. H. Townsend.
cup & saucer	Veitch & Sons	Japan, East Asia	Red lacquer cups for drinking sake, painted with cranes and a pine tree, both symbolising happiness and longevity. Red also means good fortune. These items were used on joyful occasions, such as a wedding or New Year’s celebration. Collected either by John Gould Veitch in 1860-61 or Charles Maries in 1877-79.	Red Lacquer Saki Cup and Saucer Messrs James Veitch & Sons
dance crests	Collector Joel van Bussel. Purchased from Kevin Conru	Uvol village, New Britain, Melanesia	From Uvol village, New Britain, these crests represent benevolent spirits which live by the sea and rivers. The tall crest represents the spirit of an influential man from a nearby island. The smaller crest represents a butterfly. It was made and worn by boys as part of their initiation. The crests are danced by men at a feast held about every 25 years to celebrate the new generation of villagers coming to maturity. The women ‘sing’ the spirits into the village from the river. One female elder is the leading singer and in control of the oral tradition relating to the chants.	12/5/1999. Six dance crests of cane, pith, vegetable fibres, feathers and pigments from the village of Uvol on the southern coast of New Britain, Melanesia. Obtained by Kevin Conru from Joel van Bussel, Dealer & collector. Dance crests from 1983 ceremony
dance shield	Broun	Kenya, East Africa	Kikuyu. Carved from a single piece of wood. One side is painted with zig zag patterns common to most shields; the other side has designs specific to the age set of the wearer. Collected by Major Broun, probably between1890 and 1899.	83/84 Dance shields Wakikuyu B.E.A. Bequeathed by the late Mrs M. A. Broun
dolls	Edgar Dewdney	Sub Arctic Region, North America	Two dolls, both made of wood with dried apples for their heads. A label on the base of each doll reads: Skookum Indian. Patented February 17 1914.	28/3/20. Collection of North American Indian garments, weapons, etc. Presented by Mrs. Dewdney. From the collection of Hon. Edgar Dewdney, C.S., Lt.Governor of British Columbia.
donkey blanket	Crocker-Jones	Oman, Middle East		Collection of textiles, basketry, leatherwork, ceramics and metalwork from Oman. Items collected by Gigi Crocker Jones between 1980-2000. T49. Donkey blanket 'zilaal'. To keep donkey warm at night. Date: 03/1989. Tribe: Bani Maqaym, Jebel Bani Jabir, Sharqiyah. Woven on vertical loom hanging from a tree, goat hair warp and weft, 2 ply, brown. Also goat skin, sheep wool, cotton, acrylic.
donkey chest pad	Crocker-Jones	Oman, Middle East	Breast pad for a donkey. Sharqiyah region, Oman. Made of goat skin and sheep’s wool, the pad prevents the load on the donkey from slipping backwards. Called labab wa ghasoon in Arabic. Made by Saad Hamid of the Bani Maqaym tribe. Acquired by Gigi Crocker Jones in March 1989.	T59. Donkey chest pad with tassels 'Labab wa ghasoon' To prevent the load from slipping backwards. Date: 03/1989. Maker: Saad hamid. Tribe: Bani Maqaym, Qarran (2 horns) Jebel bani Jabir, Sharqiyah. Sheep wool warp and weft, 2ply, black, madder, white. Acrylic, green, orange, pink. Goat skin.
donkey rump pad	Crocker-Jones	Oman, Middle East	Rump pad for a donkey.Sharqiyah region, Oman. Made of goat skin, goat hair and sheep’s wool, the pad prevents the load on the donkey from slipping forwards. Called tafriya wa ghasoon in Arabic. Made by Saad Hamid of the Bani Maqaym tribe. Acquired by Gigi Crocker Jones in March 1993.	Collection of textiles, basketry, leatherwork, ceramics and metalwork from Oman. Items collected by Gigi Crocker Jones between 1980-2000. T56. Donkey rump pad with tassels 'Tafriya wa ghasoon' to prevent the load from slipping forwards. Date: 03/1993. Maker: saad hamid. Tribe: Bani Maqaym, Qarran (2 horns) Jebel bani Jabir, Sharqiyah. Goat hair, sheep wool, warp and weft, 2 ply, black, madder, white. Acrylic, green orange, pink. Fleece. Goat skin.
drum	Townsend	Dahomey/ Yoruba nations, West Africa	Dahomey kingdom. Republic of Benin. Membrane missing. Painted down one side: “DAHOMEAN WAR DRUM. Taken in the fight before ABBEOKUTA, W AFRICA when the town was besieged by the Amazonian Army of the King of Dahome. 1864”. The siege was over in a day, on 15th March 1864. Collected by Townsend himself, as he helped to defend Abeokuta.	Aug 20 1868. E1391. War Drum. Remains of War drum. Dahome Presented by H. Townsend . Taken in fight before Abbeokuta.
drum	Broun	Uganda, East Africa	Ganda kingdom. Membranes of antelope hide held taut by twisted hide strings. Only the larger membrane is played. One of a pair. Collected about 1905.	87 War drum Bequeathed by the late Mrs M. A. Broun
feasting dish	Dyson	Haida Nation, Northwest Coast, North America	Eulachon oil dish in the form of a frog. The amount of wear shows it was in use long before being collected. Over time the eulachon (candlefish) oil has suffused the wood and stained the bowl black. Cared for within the family of ownership, it would have been used on important occasions and then returned to storage. 18th century. Collected between 1885-89.	80. Collection of miscellaneous ethnological specimens. Presented by Rev F. J. Dyson, Aylesbeare Vicarage, Devon.
figure	Dennett	Yombe, Kongo Kingdoms, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa	Carving from the Yombe people, one of the groups which made up the Kongo kingdom. Kneeling female figure with conical hair-style. She holds a smoking pipe in her left hand and an unidentified object in her right. Black resin lumps may contain medicines. Collected by Dennett before 1889.	1889 Sept 26 Collection of ethnological objects from Cacongo, S. Africa ( and Western Africa?) Collected by Mr R. E. Dennett. Donated by R.E. Dennett Esq. Ashton, Nr Exeter.
figure	Dennett	Yombe, Kongo Kingdoms, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa	Carving from the Yombe people, one of the groups which made up the Kongo kingdom. Kneeling female figure with conical hair-style; medicine bundles on her left arm, between her legs and on her stomach. She holds a smoking pipe in her left hand. Collected by Dennett before 1889.	1889 Sept 26 Collection of ethnological objects from Cacongo, S. Africa ( and Western Africa?) Collected by Mr R. E. Dennett. Donated by R.E. Dennett Esq. Ashton, Nr Exeter.
figure	Montague	Papua New Guinea, Melanesia	Carved wooden figure with large elongated head, said to represent an ancestor. From Astrolabe Bay, Papua New Guinea, possibly Tami Island. The carving was repainted in the late 1950s. Collected by LAD Montague before 1940	A large number of ethnographic objects, as list attached. 13 April Presented by Mrs. Pickwode & Miss Montague From the collection of late Col. L A D Montague
figure	Townsend	Abeokuta, Nigeria, West Africa	Figure of Esu, who wears an elaborate female hair-style consistent with his desire to confuse. The style of the carving is associated with North-east Oyo. This figure and another stood either side of the entrance to chief Ogunbona’s Palace in Abeokuta. Both were given to Townsend by the chief, who died in 1861.	Aug 20 1868 E608a. Idol male figure. Abbeokuta. Presented by H. Townsend.
Figure of the Buddha	Truscott	Burma, South-East Asia	Made of dry lacquer in Burma in the mid 18th century, in the style of the Kanboung dynasty. The gesture of his right hand is “calling the Earth to witness” to his virtue, shortly before his Awakening. The ‘snail shell’ curls of his hair and long earlobes are marks of his more than human status. One of only three such life sized figures in this country. Collected by Captain Truscott before 1827.	Asia C 321 Burmese idol - Sitting Budh or Buddha Burmah. Presented by Committee D & E (?) Institution. Presented by Capt. Truscott in 1827 sitting Budh or Buddha.
gorget (neck ornamant)	Bond/ Devon & Exeter Institution	Tahiti, Society Islands, Polynesia	Gorget made of feathers, sharks’ teeth and dog hair on a base of coconut fibre. Worn by aristocratic warriors, these objects were also used as high status gifts. Collected by Lt. Bond in 1792 during the visit of HMS Providence to Tahiti.	1769. Feather finger ornament with sharks teeth. Otaheite(?) Sandwich Island. Devon & Exeter Institution. Numbered 111.
hammer	Montague	Western Australia	Head made of two pieces of flint, one blunt and hammer-like, the other flaked, and held together by hardened gum. This specimen was said to have been used as an aid in climbing trees. Collected before 1921.	A large number of ethnographic objects, as list attached. 13 April Presented by Mrs. Pickwode & Miss Montague From the collection of late Col. L A D Montague. 37. Double-edged stone axe. West Australia.
human figure	Dennett	Congo, central Africa	Kongo or Vili kingdom. Nails are hammered into the figure to activate the power which exists in the materials of the medicine pack on the front as well as in the figure itself. All but three of the nails have been removed. This may have been because the power has done its work. Collected before 1889.	1889 Sept 26 Collection of ethnological objects from Cacongo, S. Africa ( and Western Africa?) Collected by Mr R. E. Dennett. Donated by R.E. Dennett Esq. Ashton, Nr Exeter.
human figure	Dennett	Congo, Central Africa	Kongo. Kneeling female figure with medicine box on her stomach and three male figures attacking snakes on her head and shoulders. The symbolism of this figure group is unrecorded. Collected before 1889.	1889 Sept 26 Collection of ethnological objects from Cacongo, S. Africa ( and Western Africa?) Collected by Mr R. E. Dennett. Donated by R.E. Dennett Esq. Ashton, Nr Exeter.
hunting bag	Veitch & Sons	Amazon Region, South America	Hunting bag with carrying strap from the southern Amazon region of South America. Made from vegetable fibre string documented as ‘hammock grass’. Said to have been collected from the ‘Mayorunas Cochi- quirias Indians’ on the 12th January 1877. The collector, sent by the Veitch company, was probably Walter Davis, known to have been in the Amazon area at that time.	Dec 1823 C 1021 Matiri or Hunting Bag River Amazon Presented by Messrs James Veitch & Sons Mayorunas Cochi-guirias Indians 12 Jan 1877.
knife & sheath	Veitch & Sons	Japan, East Asia	Ainu. Blade probably made of imported iron. Wooden hilt and sheath, bound with cherry bark strips. Collected by either John Gould Veitch in 1860 or Charles Maries in 1877, employed by the firm of James Veitch & Sons.	Ainu hunting Knife Jesso Messrs James Veitch & Sons
kohl bag	Crocker-Jones	Oman, Middle East		Collection of textiles, basketry, leatherwork, ceramics and metalwork from Oman. Items collected by Gigi Crocker Jones between 1980-2000. L16. Kohl bag 'maqual' Date: 05/93. Maker: A Jenabia. Goat skin, Indigo, with tassels. Gift from Antaya.
lacquer box	Veitch & Sons	Japan, East Asia	Wood box with white metal fittings, a sliding front decorated with fretwork butterflies, and lacquered drawers for tobacco. Collected either by John Gould Veitch in 1860/61 or Charles Maries in 1877/79.	Tobacco Box Japan Presented by Messrs James Veitch and Sons
lacrosse stick	Montague	North America	Lacrosse was played by many north-eastern groups. This 19th century lacrosse stick was documented only as originating from North America. The stick is made of wood with closely woven thong netting. The ball would have been made of a single piece of hide with a thong drawstring. Collected before 1920.	A large number of ethnographic objects, as list attached. 13 April Presented by Mrs. Pickwode & Miss Montague From the collection of late Col. L A D Montague. 61. Lacrosse stick.
letter and pouch	Waterfield	India, South Asia	Two letter in English, addressed to the Prime minister of Queen Victoria, dated 22nd and 24th July 1855. Contained in a gold brocade bag with red cloth lining.	9. Miscellaneous collection of ethnological specimens Burma and China Feb 9 Presented by R Waterfield Esq […] Teignmouth. 8 Letters or petitions in Persian and Hindi with special cases for same India.
lime container	Veitch & Sons	Santa Ysabel or Florida Island, Solomon Islands, Melanesia.	Lime container, made from bamboo and decorated with incised designs filled with black pigment; Santa Ysabel or Florida, Solomon Islands, Melanesia. Containers are used to hold the powdered lime used in betel chewing. Collected by John Gould Veitch on the voyage of HMS Curacoa in1865.	28 Feb 1880. 1924. Bamboo box for holding lime , Fiji or Solomon Islands. Messrs James Veitch & Sons.
mask	Broun	Nigeria, West Africa	Yagba state. Helmet mask with kneeling figure above, flanked by female figure on either side. Used in official festivals to celebrate the continuity of tradition. Kept in a shrine house when not being worn. Taken from the shrine house in 1899 by officers of the Royal Niger Company.	94/95 Two carved images N. Nigeria, taken by Niger Co's Troops Bequeathed by the late Mrs M. A. Broun
mask	Broun	Nigeria, West Africa	Yagba Yoruba. Taken from a shrine in the town of Eruku by officers of the Royal Niger Company during a raid on the town in November 1899. It was handed over to Colonel Broun when the Company ceased to exist one month later.	94/95 Two carved images N. Nigeria, taken by Niger Co's Troops Bequeathed by the late Mrs M. A. Broun
milking bowl	Crocker-Jones	Oman, Middle East		Collection of textiles, basketry, leatherwork, ceramics and metalwork from Oman. Items collected by Gigi Crocker Jones between 1980-2000. B103: Milking bowl of cow or goat. From Jebel Qara, Dhofar. Coiling and leatherwork.
moccasins	Edgar Dewdney	Plains Cree, North America	Plains Cree. Beaded moccasins with machine-tooled leather soles, the leather re-used from an item of European make. Ankle edge bound with red trade cloth. Before the Europeans introduced glass beads, dyed quill was used to decorate clothing.	28/3/20. Collection of North American Indian garments, weapons, etc. Presented by Mrs. Dewdney. From the collection of Hon. Edgar Dewdney, C.S., Lt.Governor of British Columbia.
moccasins	Broun	North America	Cree or Cree-Metis style. Collected at Hudson Bay. Late19th or early 20th century. The Hudson Bay Company, originally set up to trade in the northern regions of the American continent as early as 1670, would have been the source of the silk floss and ribbon used to decorate the vamps.	105 Pair of moccasins Hudson Bay Bequeathed by the late Mrs M. A. Broun
model hammock	Waterfield	Amazon, South America	Hammock. Amazon Region. Too small even for the smallest baby, this tiny hammock may have been made as a child’s toy, or perhaps it was a child’s practice piece. Made of silk of buriti fibre and cotton. Probably from the Xingu region, Mato Grosso. Collected in the late 19th / early 20th century.	9. Miscellaneous collection of ethnological specimens Burma and China Feb 9 Presented by R Waterfield Esq […] Teignmouth. 87 Child's hammock of string S. America
model tipiti	Waterfield	Amazon, South America	Miniature strainers may have been made as demonstration pieces for children, for researchers or for travellers. Historically salt was sometimes harvested from aquatic plants using small tipiti. Made from reed stems, usually by men, often with a decorative patterned weave. The tipiti is pushed down to make it squat so that it can be filled with the manioc pulp or other material. The diagonal weave allows for the tube to become narrow when weight is applied through the bottom loop, squeezing liquid out. Collected in the late 19th / early 20th century.	9. Miscellaneous collection of ethnological specimens Burma and China Feb 9 Presented by R Waterfield Esq […] Teignmouth. 62 Two models of bag as used for pressing out poison juice from the crushed root in preparing tapioca. Burma
money cat	Elliott	Canton, China, East Asia	Cat made of paper covered with fabric. Decorated with coins, symbolising wealth, from the Kang-Hsi period (1662-1722). Removed from the head of a lady’s bed, at the taking of Canton. Collected by Major-General Elliott between 1841 and 1859.	Nov 1870 C 1555 Money cat taken from the head of a lady's bed China Presented by Major Genl Elliott .. At the taking of Canton about … of a penny cash(?) 1000 make a dollar = about 4/6 stirling (?)
neck ornament	Veitch & Sons	Santa Cruz Islands, Melanesia	Disc of clam shell from the Santa Cruz Islands, pierced at the centre and suspended on twisted fibre cords strung with small shell discs. Collected by John Gould Veitch on the voyage of HMS Curacoa in1865.	28 Feb 1880. C1912. Neck ornament made of a section of shell. Solomon Islands? Presented by Messrs James Veitch & Sons. Said to come from "Florida"
neck rest	Cook/ Vaughan	Tonga, Polynesia	An early form of neck rest from Tonga, carved from a single piece of wood. It was used to keep the head, the most sacred part of the body, off the ground. Collected either during Cook’s second voyage in 1773 or his third voyage in 1777.	6th August /68. 1227. Pillow. Fiji. Presented by H. Vaughan, Esq.
necklace	Waterfield	India, South Asia	Cotton threads hung with metal plaques (mandalia). The central plaque shows the goddess Durga with six arms, holding a trident, a pot and a hand drum (damaru). The necklace is worn to ward off evil spirits. Collected before 1945.	9. Miscellaneous collection of ethnological specimens Burma and China Feb 9 Presented by R Waterfield Esq […] Teignmouth. 32/2 Necklet of wool with thin silver ornaments and charm container India
necklace	Fortescue	Zulu kingdom, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa	Zulu kingdom. The wide range of bead colours used suggests that these necklaces were made in about 1900. Probably collected by Fortescue during his period of service in South Africa between 1908-09.	94. Collection of Zulu ornaments, etc. Aug 27 Presented by Brig Gen F.A. Fortescue.
necklace	Fortescue	South Africa	Necklace. Zulu kingdom, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Pink, white, yellow, black, turquoise, blue galss beads struing on a vegetable fibre thread.	94. Collection of Zulu ornaments etc Aug 27 Brig Gen F A Fortescue
necklace	Nightingale	South Africa	Necklace. Eastern Cape, South Africa. Xhosa group. A strip of leather with two rows of white beads and a fringe of looped turquoise and blue/white beads. Collected before 1878.	July 31 1878 E1941 Bead Necklace black and yellow beads British Kaffaria Presented by Snr Commissioner Percy Nightingale
necklace	Dyson	Eastern Cape, South Africa	Necklace, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Xhosa kingdom. Groups of lion and dog teeth separated by multi-strands of black and blue beads on a leather thong. Likely to be worn by a chief. Collected before 1890.	Ethnological specimens Presented by Rev F J Dyson Aylesbeare Vicarage, Devon
necklace	Fortescue	South Africa	Zulu kingdom. Long wooden beads separated by small red beads. Collected before 1935.	94. Collection of Zulu ornaments etc Aug 27 Brig Gen F A Fortescue
necklace	Dyson	Eastern Cape, South Africa	Necklace, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Xhosa kingdom. Strands of European beads and a small turtle shell, attached by a leather thong and a brass coil. Fragrant vegetable substances were kept in the shell, for application when dancing. Collected before 1890.	80. Collection of miscellaneous ethnological specimens. Presented by Rev F J Dyson Aylesbeare Vicarage, Devon.
necklace	Dyson	Kiribati, Micronesia	A necklace made from small Nassa shells pierced and threaded onto white twisted thread. Collected before 1889 by the donor, who travelled around the world between 1885-89.	80. Collection of miscellaneous ethnological specimens. Presented by Rev F J Dyson Aylesbeare Vicarage, Devon.
necklace	Waterfield	India, South Asia	Garland of tinsel, comprising triple chains separated by cylindrical decorated pieces and a leaf-shaped pendant. India.	9. Miscellaneous collection of ethnological specimens Burma and China Feb 9 Presented by R Waterfield Esq […] Teignmouth. 45 garland of tinsel India
necklace	Broun	Sudan, East Africa	Possibly a sibba or seed necklace, part of a Mahdist soldier’s uniform. Taken at Gubat during the Khartoum Relief Expedition, 1884-1885.	93 mahdist rosary or neckcharm Bequeathed by the late Mrs M. A. Broun
necklace	Carvalho	Amazon region, south America	Kuikuru people. Necklace made from pieces of fresh-water snail shells on cotton thread. An example of ceremonial adornment, worn and danced by men. Collected in 1997 while the donor was working with the Kuikúru at the Museu Antropológico in Goias.	Received from Monica Lima Carvalho, [...] Goiania, Brazil. GIFT: Collection of items from Brazil, South America.13 Necklace of snail shell pieces
necklace	Carvalho	Amazon region, South America	Kayabi people. Necklace with small armadillos (tatu) of coconut shell from tucum palm. Collected in 2003.	Items from Brazil for the 'Into the Amazon' exhibition; vegetable materials & artefacts - baskets, ornaments, combs, necklaces, toys. Purchased Monica Lima Carvalho. 6. Necklace with shell armadillos, 'tatu' of coconut shell from tucum (coconut) palm.
necklace	Nightingale	South Africa	Necklace. Eastern Cape, South Africa. Xhosa group. A strip of leather with two rows of white beads and a fringe of looped turquoise and blue/white beads. Collected before 1878.	July 31 1878 E1939 Bead Necklace blue and white beads British Kaffaria Presented by Snr Commissiioner Percy Nightingale
ordeal bark	Dennett	Congo, Central Africa	Sample of bark from an unidentified tree from the Lower Congo, collected in the 1870s. It was said to have been used as a ‘test’ in an ordeal.	1889 Sept 26 Collection of ethnological objects from Cacongo, S. Africa ( and Western Africa?) Collected by Mr R. E. Dennett. Donated by R.E. Dennett Esq. Ashton, Nr Exeter.
padlock & keys	Elliott	China, East Asia	Brass padlock from China engraved with a flower and fish pattern on one side, a rectangular hole at one end. The keys are for use with this kind of padlock. Collected by Major-General Elliott of the Royal Marines between 1841 and 1859.	Nov 1870 1557. Padlocks and keys 9 specimens China Presented by Major Genl Elliot In Case Ethnol Room
painted mirror	Waterfield	India, South Asia	Part of the wall of the Chamber of Mirrors, Palace of Nourjahan, Agra, India.	9. Miscellaneous collection of ethnological specimens Burma and China Feb 9 Presented by R Waterfield Esq […] Teignmouth. 18 piece of painted glass from the Hall of Mirrors, Agra Fort
painting	Waterfield	Burma, South-East Asia	Painting on cloth from Burma. Offerings to the Buddha, including an elephant offering bunches of bananas. The subject emphasises the importance of Buddhist monks (who also acted as teachers and doctors) of the Theravada tradition to the people of Burma, and the need to support them with alms. Collected before 1945.	9.Miscellaneous collection of ethnological specimens. Burma & China. Presented by R. Waterfield Esq 7 Buckeridge Road, Teignmouth. 17 Pictures on gauze (two) Burmese.
painting (Buddha)	Waterfield	Burma, South-east Asia	Painting on cloth. Offerings to Buddha, including elephant offering bunches of bananas. The subject emphasises the importance of Buddhist monks (who also acted as teachers and doctors) of the Theravada tradition to the people of Burma and the need to support them with alms. Collected before 1945.	9. Miscellaneous collection of ethnological specimens Burma and China Feb 9 Presented by R Waterfield Esq […] Teignmouth.
plaques	Porter	Burma, South-east Asia	Mon kingdom, Burma. Series of lead-glazed earthenware plaques relating the story of the temptations of Buddha as a historic figure. Gautama Siddarta meditated for forty-nine days before reaching Awakening. On the last night, Mara, the spirit of sensuality,with his army and his daughters Desire, Pleasure and Passion, tempted him. The plaques were displayed in niches in the inner walls of two buildings, the Shwegugyi and Agapalacetiya Pagodas. The pagodas formed part of a complex of religious buildings erected in Pegu at the end of the 15th century. Collected by William Porter, a Colonial Officer in Burma, 1885-93.	1898.6.8-17: June 20, 1898 Ten terra-cotta glazed plaques from a temple in Upper Burma said to be about 400 years old. Presented by W.N. Porter Esq.
plate	Veitch & Sons	Peru, South America	Cuzco Inca (c. 1430-1550 CE). Small hand-made plate of terracotta clay. The pairs of protruding lugs on either side are simplified from a style incorporating a bird’s head at one end. Polychrome slip- painted in black and red in a geometric design. Figurative decoration was not common to Cuzco Inca pottery.	Small platter of red ware ornamented with black lines. Peru. Messrs. James Veitch & Sons, Feby 1880.
pot	Treffry	Peru, South America	Probably Muisca or late Quimbaye (c. 600-1200 CE). This may have been a cooking vessel, with two vertical lugs. It was taken from the ruins of a Muiscan village. Collected before 1877.	Baked clay cooking vessel, loops at sides of rim, openwork pattern inside. New Grenada. R.J Treffry. (Muiscan)
pot	Montague	Mexico/Peru, South America		A large number of ethnographic objects, as list attached. 13 April Presented by Mrs. Pickwode & Miss Montague From the collection of late Col. L A D Montague.
pottery head	Dyson	Mexico, Central America	The name of the pre-Columbian people of Teotihuacan who made these masks and who built pyramids and other constructions in stone, is unknown. It has been said that all Mexican civilizations owe their greatness to this city. Collected before 1931.	80. Collection of miscellaneous ethnological specimens. Presented by Rev F J Dyson Aylesbeare Vicarage, Devon.
pouch	Edgar Dewdney	Cree, North America	Decorated in a style associated with the Cree Nation. Made of hide with European glass bead flower and leaf design. The beads are strung with sinew and couched with cotton thread. A large multi-faceted green glass bead serves as a button (one is missing).	28/3/20. Collection of North American Indian garments, weapons, etc. Presented by Mrs. Dewdney. From the collection of Hon. Edgar Dewdney, C.S., Lt.Governor of British Columbia.
priest's costume	Dennett	Kongo Kingdoms, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa	Mask made of painted wood. Costume made of netted vegetable fibre and feathers, mostly of a species of hornbill. It was probably worn by a priest (nganga) for protection when he was in contact with potentially dangerous spirits. Red is associated with blood and danger, black with the land of the living, white with ancestors. The museum’s Accessions Register for October 1889 merely reads: “Collection of ethnological objects from Cacongo, S. Africa from Mr R.E. Dennett. Ashton near Exeter.”	1889 Sept 26 Collection of ethnological objects from Cacongo, S. Africa ( and Western Africa?) Collected by Mr R. E. Dennett. Donated by R.E. Dennett Esq. Ashton, Nr Exeter.
Printing block	Elliott	China, East Asia	Wood block carved with Chinese characters. Collected by Major-General Elliot between 1841 and 1859.	Nov 1870 1551. Printing Block China Presented by Major Genl Elliot
quern	Treffry	Mexico, Central America	Stone quern for crushing and grinding grain, particularly maize, into meal and flour. Collected by Robert Treffry in Mexico before 1877.	Stone table with six legs. New Grenada. R.J. Treffry. Muiscan. Probably used for crushing grain.
quiver & darts	Veitch & Sons	Amazon region, South America	Cariso people. Bamboo quiver with curare-tipped blowpipe darts held in place between the folds of a palm leaf. The cotton bag attached to the quiver contains fibre for wrapping around the butt of each dart. This ensures a close fit in the blowpipe for maximum propulsion. Collected before 1880.	Feb 1880 Quiver and Darts for Blow-pipe Bolivia Messrs James Veitch & Sons
raincloak	Porter	Burma, South-east Asia	Raincloak. Burma. Collected in the Chin district in the early 1900s. One of the three sections worn over the shoulder and back. The underside is a network constructed of small twisted and barided sections with the loose ends forming a thatch on the outside. [Caption taken from the Braids & Beyond exhibition]	Three Chin Garments (wet weather clothing) 11.ii.07 Presented by Mr W N Porter
robe	Townsend	Abeokuta, Nigeria, West Africa	Made of narrow-strip hand woven cotton in blue, white and red, with embroidered designs in light blue. This type of robe was introduced to Abeokuta and other Yoruba towns by Hausa traders from Northern Nigeria. Purchased by Townsend in Abeokuta in the 1860s. Label says: “Native grown cotton and dye. The gown is called Agbada, price 12s 10d”	Aug 20 1868. E1390. Robe. Large blue robe. Abbeokuta. Presented by H. Townsend . Taken in fight before Abbeokuta.
saddle	Edgar Dewdney	Plains Cree or Crow Nation, North America	Deerskin pad saddle in Cree or Crow style. The beaded floral decoration is typical of the Woodlands style that spread to the Plains in the 19th century. Men often rode bareback: a pad saddle provided more comfort on longer journeys. Collected by Edgar Dewdney, government officer, between 1879 and 1916.	28/3/20. Collection of North American Indian garments, weapons, etc. Presented by Mrs. Dewdney. From the collection of Hon. Edgar Dewdney, C.S., Lt.Governor of British Columbia.
saddle bag	Waterfield	Bokhara, Afghanistan, Central Asia	Saddle bag made from woollen cloth in red, blue, organge green. The main body of the bag is decorated with small white shells in three circles. Three pom-poms are attached to each side of the bag. Longer tassels are threaded with blue beads and metal loops.	9. Miscellaneous collection of ethnological specimens Burma and China Feb 9 Presented by R Waterfield Esq […] Teignmouth. 77 Saddlebag Bokhara
scroll	Veitch & Sons	Japan, East Asia	Hanging scrolls: kakemono. E1992 Woodblock print, by the artist Elizan Kikukawa, of a samurai warrior hunting with a hawk. There are slight imperfections in the printing register. Collected either by John Gould Veitch in 1860-61 or Charles Maries in 1877-79. E1993. Woodblock print of two figures, one on horseback, Mount Fuji in the background. Collected either by John Gould Veitch in 1860-61 or Charles Maries in 1877-79. E1994. Painting on unsized paper depicting a Golden pheasant on the branch of a cherry tree laden with blossoms and fruit. Collected either by John Gould Veitch in 1860-61 or Charles Maries in 1877-79. E1995. Woodblock print scroll of a courtesan dressed as a married woman. It was traditional for imperial courtiers to have their teeth stained black. The date seal is the round mark by the courtesan’s face. Artist’s seal in red, printer’s seal, bottom right. Collected either by John Gould Veitch in 1860-61 or Charles Maries in 1877-79.	Picture Japan Messrs James Veitch & Sons
shark hook	Bond/ Devon & Exeter Institution		Large wooden bait hook, with inward-curved point, for catching shark. Coconut fibre binding and snood. Collected by Lt. Bond in Tahiti in 1791.	1739. Wooden shark hook. Otaheite.60 Capt Bond RN
shield	Montague	Western Australia	Parrying shield with carved designs on both sides. A hand grip is carved out of the wood. Collected in 1912. Said to have been bought from “a native” in Onslow, Western Australia	A large number of ethnographic objects, as list attached. 13 April Presented by Mrs. Pickwode & Miss Montague From the collection of late Col. L A D Montague. 27. Shields. (5) West Australia.
shield	Neville	Queensland, Australia	Softwood shield, Queensland. Elongated oval form, curved front surface with irregular longitudinal grooves, two transverse grooves at each end. The reverse is flat, plain, with a hollowed-out handgrip, deep longitudinal grooves, a row of herringbone pattern on one half of the back. No colouring. Collected by the donor's father, Mr lloyd-Jones, about 1860.	86/1920 Collection of Aboriginal Australian implements and weapons chiefly Queensland about 1860 3.11.20 Presented by Lady Neville Murtrey, Frome Collected by donor's father
slave chain	Townsend	south-west Nigeria, West Africa	Set of 45 flattened iron loops, with two round neck loops. The museum’s Accessions Register records that they were taken from “Two captives freed by Rev Townsend”, probably in the 1860s. Given by Townsend in April 1869.	E1400. Slave chains. Slave chains taken from captives freed by Rev. Townsend. Abbeokuta. Presented by H. Townsend.
smoking pipe	Nightingale	South Africa	Smoking pipe. Eastern Cape, South Africa. Xhosa group. Two tin ‘star’ shapes inlaid on the bowl at either side. Bowl lined in metal. Collected before 1878.	July 31 1878 E1933 Wooden Pipe with horn mouthpiece British Kaffaria Presented by Snr Commissioner Percy Nightingale
smoking pipe	Dyson	Central Africa	Wooden pipe, the stems with a rimmed mouthpiece and carved twisted base. The bowl is smooth and plain with a small knob at the base. Central Africa.	80. Collection of miscellaneous ethnological specimens. Presented by Rev F J Dyson Aylesbeare Vicarage, Devon.
smoking pipe	Dyson	Central Africa	Wooden pipe, the stems with a rimmed mouthpiece and carved twisted base. The bowl is smooth and plain with a small knob at the base. Central Africa.	80. Collection of miscellaneous ethnological specimens. Presented by Rev F J Dyson Aylesbeare Vicarage, Devon.
snuff bottle	Nightingale	South Africa	Snuff gourd. Eastern cape, South Africa. Southern Nguni group. Waisted, dark brown with patterns of diamonds in black. Collected before 1878.	July 31 1878 E1929 Gourd Snuff bottle British Kaffaria Presented by Snr Commissioner Percy Nightingale
snuff spoon	Nightingale	South Africa	Snuff spoon. Eastern Cape, South africa. Southern Nguni group. Bone with a small oval bowl and handle in two carved sections, the section near the bowl cross-hatched on the underside. Collected before 1878.	July 31 1878 E1935 Bone Snuff Spoon British Kaffaria Presented by Snr commissioner Percy Nightingale
spear heads	Elliott	Tierra del Fuego, South America	Whalebone spear heads from Tierra Del Fuego; said to have been part of a 'gig spear'. Elliott collection	Nov /70 Gig spears 4 Terra del Fuego Presented by Major Genl Elliot No 1 2 Human bone; 2 Whalebone. Label on one states: "Supposed to be made of … large bone of a Maori's leg"
spearhead	Montague	Western Australia	Spearhead made from lilac-coloured glass of European origin, with a sharp point and finely chipped edges. Probably made for sale to visitors. Obtained by Montague before 1921.	A large number of ethnographic objects, as list attached. 13 April Presented by Mrs. Pickwode & Miss Montague From the collection of late Col. L A D Montague. 49. Spear-heads of stone and of glass. .. West Australia.
spear-thrower	Neville	Queensland, Australia	Spearthrower, shaped like a large hooked needle. Collected by the donor’s father, D. Lloyd-Jones, about 1860.	86/1920 Collection of Aboriginal Australian implements and weapons chiefly Queensland about 1860 3.11.20 Presented by Lady Neville Murtrey, Frome Collected by donor's father
spoon	Veitch & Sons	Japan, East Asia	Ainu nation. Like the knives, these items were made for the tourist market in the late19th century, in imitation of dark wood originals of higher quality used as shrine offerings. Collected by Charles Maries in 1877.	Spoon carved in wood Jesso. Messrs James Veitch and Sons
staff	Montague	Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Polynesia	Made of toromiro wood, the eye sockets, now empty, would would have formerly been inlaid with obsidian. Used as a weapon, but also as a staff of office by male members of nobility on Easter island. Purchased by Montague ‘many years’ before 1921; probably made in the18th century	A large number of ethnographic objects, as list attached. 13 April Presented by Mrs. Pickwode & Miss Montague From the collection of late Col. L A D Montague
stool	Broun	Uganda, East Africa	Ganda, Nyoro,Toro or Nkole kingdom. Carved from a single piece of wood. Collected between 1905 and 1948.	88/89 Stools Uganda Bequeathed by the late Mrs M.A. Broun
sword & sheath	Broun	Kenya, East Africa	Maasai. Typical sword of the older style, in a hide- covered wooden shield with a copper terminal. Carried by all Maasai warriors, but also by Kikuyu. Collected by Major Broun, probably between1890 and 1899.	65/66 Masai swords 5 oct Bequeathed by the late Mrs M. A Broun , Teignmouth Executors - Barclay's Bank Ltd 17/18 High Street, Exeter
toy turtle	Carvalho	Amazon region, South America	Karajá people. Toys made of buriti palm fibre. Collected in 2003.	Items from Brazil for the 'Into the Amazon' exhibition; vegetable materials & artefacts - baskets, ornaments, combs, necklaces, toys. Purchased Monica Lima Carvalho. 12. Toy turtle. Karaja people, Goias. Made of buriti palm fibre.
tray	Montague	Western Australia	Made of eucalyptus wood with a curved cradle-like shape. Used as a receptacle for gathering food, carrying water, winnowing seeds. It has been repaired in two places with gum. Presented to Paul Montague by the West Australian Museum at Perth, 1912.	A large number of ethnographic objects, as list attached. 13 April Presented by Mrs. Pickwode & Miss Montague From the collection of late Col. L A D Montague. 28. Pitchi or tray for carrying food. Kookynie Dist. W.Australia.
war club	Edgar Dewdney	Hunkpapa (Sioux) Nation, North America	Hunkpapa (Sioux). The haft is decorated with panels of beads and bands of braided brown and white horsehair. This club once belonged to one of the warriors of Tatan’ka-iyo’take (Sitting Bull). Collected by Edgar Dewdney between 1879 and 1916.	28/3/20. Collection of North American Indian garments, weapons, etc. Presented by Mrs. Dewdney. From the collection of Hon. Edgar Dewdney, C.S., Lt.Governor of British Columbia.