This mud mask was made by Asaro villagers in the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. Known today as holosa, which literally translates to ghosts, this type of mask is an early example of the costume of the Asaro mudmen, a prominent cultural symbol […]
This dog sled model was made by a Labrador Inuit craftsman more than 100 years ago. During the winter, dog sleds were the primary means of transportation across land or ice for the Labrador Inuit. The dogs are able to travel long distances even in […]
This ceramic turkey figure is from Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico, which is recognized as the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in North America. The old Pueblo is called Sky City because of its location atop a sheer-walled 367-foot mesa. Today, only about 50 people live […]
This ceramic whistle is from the Remojadas culture and dates to between 250 to 900 CE. Remojadas was part of the larger Classic Veracruz culture that flourished in the along the gulf coast in the north and central regions of the present-day Mexican state of […]
These copper crosses are named after the Katanga region, a rich copper mining area in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. They are also known as handa. The crosses have equal arms and are usually between seven and nine inches across, weighing about two pounds. […]
This elaborate ceremonial sword is from the Kayan people of Borneo. With a population of roughly 27,000, the Kayan are one of approximately 200 indigenous groups that live in the island’s interior and are collectively referred to as Dayak. The Kayan are known for their […]