Collection Description
- Collection Title
- Spurlock Mini-Collection – Organic
- Collector
- Olivia Kiser
- Item Formats
- A collection of organic, non-textile objects.
- Dates Items Created
- 19th – 20th centuries
- Accrual Policy
- This collection houses items that are made of organic, non-textile materials. For the purposes of this collection, paper and papyrus are counted as textiles.
- Subject
- (LCSH)
- Super-Collection
- Spurlock Museum Collection.
River Canoe Paddle
Summary
This is a wooden paddle from Angoram in Papua New Guinea. This paddle has a carved design and handle and was made during the 20th century. The carved handle is in the shape of a crocodile.
Basic Identification
- Spurlock Accession Number
- 1971.11.005
- Materials
- Wood (plant material) (AAT: 300011914)
- Methods of creation
- Incising ([AAT: 300053847] (http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300053847))
- Carving (AAT: 300053149)
- Measurements
- Width 15.2 cm.
- Length 190.5 cm.
- Height 4.0 cm.
- Mass 1,100 grams.
Provenance
- Geographic origin
- Melanesia (TGN:7016736)
- Papua New Guinea ([TGN: 7006160] (http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7006160))
- East Sepik ([TGN: 1000847] (http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/1000847))
- Angoram ([TGN: 1099419] (http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/1099419))
- Time of origin/creation
- 20th century
- Creator or contributing agents
- N/A
- Current owner
- University of Illinois Spurlock Museum
- Custody transfer events
- University of Illinois Foundation gift.
- Friends of the World Heritage Museum funds used.
Notes
I viewed this object at the Spurlock Museum on October 26, 2019. This object is in the exhibit titled “Southeast Asia and Oceania “Crossroads.”” There is no information available for the creator of this object.
Cultural Heritage Object Description
October 10, 2019
Canelos Quichua Beetle Wing Necklace
Summary
This Canelos Quichua Beetle Wing Necklace was created in the 20th century in the Napo River region of Ecuador. This necklace was acquired by the University of Illinois in 2008.
Basic Identification
- Spurlock Accession Number
- 2001.05.0074
- Materials
- Seeds (AAT: 300400469)
- Thread (AAT: 300014250)
- Scarab Beetles ([AAT: 300310682] (http://www.getty.edu/vow/AATFullDisplay?find=scarab&logic=AND¬e=&english=N&prev_page=1&subjectid=300310682))
- Methods of creation
- Piercing (AAT: 300231153)
- Threading ([AAT: 300233415] (http://www.getty.edu/vow/AATFullDisplay?find=threading&logic=AND¬e=&english=N&prev_page=1&subjectid=300233415))
- Measurements
- Width 38.2 cm.
- Height 4.3 cm.
- Mass 14 grams.
Provenance
- Geographic origin
- Ecuador (TGN:1000051)
- Time of origin/creation
- 20th century
- Creator or contributing agents
- Canelos Quichua culture
- Current owner
- University of Illinois Spurlock Museum
- Custody transfer events
- Acquired by the University of Illinois in 2008 as a gift from Norman E. and Dorothea Scott Whitten.
Cultural Heritage Object Description
October 12, 2019
Pysanka, Easter Egg
Summary
This item was donated to the University in 1975, and was a gift from the Ukrainian Student Organization. It is an example of a traditional handicraft, made for the celebration of the religious holiday of Easter.
Basic Identification
- Spurlock Accession Number
- 1975.04.0003
- Materials
- Eggshell (AAT: 300191893)
- Dye (AAT: 300013029)
- Methods of creation
- Resist Painting (AAT: 300404674)
- Measurements
- Diameter 4.6 cm.
- Height 6.0 cm.
- Mass 7 grams.
Provenance
- Geographic origin
- Ukraine (TGN:7006660)
- Time of origin/creation
- 1975
- Creator or contributing agents
- Unknown
- Current owner
- University of Illinois Spurlock Museum
- Custody transfer events
- Gift of the Ukrainian Students Organization, UIUC, 1975.
Notes
This object is marked with non-representational designs and is presented in a display with other religious objects.
Cultural Heritage Object Description
October 10, 2019
Miniature Carved Antelope Head Mask, Firespitter?
Summary
This wood mask was created in 20th century. It represents the Senufo culture in Africa, West, Cote d’Ivoire, Abidjan. It is a Gift of Drs. Albert V. and Marguerite Carozzi to University of Illinois Spurlock Museum.
Basic Identification
- Spurlock Accession Number
- 1990.10.0010B
- Materials
- Wood (AAT: 300011914)
- Paint (AAT: 300015029)
- Methods of creation
- Painting (AAT: 300161986)
- Carving (AAT: 300053149)
- Measurements
- Width 5.6 cm.
- Height 7.5 cm.
- Depth 14.2 cm.
- Mass 44 grams.
Provenance
- Geographic origin
- Africa, West, Cote d’Ivoire, Abidjan (TGN:1090300)
- Time of origin/creation
- 20th century
- Current owner
- University of Illinois Spurlock Museum
- Custody transfer events
- Gift of Drs. Albert V. and Marguerite Carozzi
Notes
It is related to the item “Figure: Standing Man.” in University of Illinois Spurlock Museum. The time and location of creation are identical, and they are both Gifts of Drs. Albert V. and Marguerite Carozzi.
Cultural Heritage Object Description
October 12, 2019
Bundu/Sande Society Mask, Dance Headdress with Capelet
Summary
Sande societies are women’s secret societies in the Central West Atlantic Region of Africa. Masks like this cultural heritage object are worn at initiation ceremonies celedrating a successful transition to womanhood. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sande_society)
Basic Identification
- Spurlock Accession Number
- 2000.18.0001A
- Materials
- Hair (AAT: 300011814)
- Raffia (AAT: 300014051)
- Lacquer (AAT: 300014916)
- Wood (AAT: 300011914)
- Methods of creation
- Carving (AAT: 300053149)
- Drilling (AAT: 300053151)
- Lacquering (AAT: 300053796)
- Braiding (AAT: 300053638)
- Measurements
- Width 21.3 cm.
- Depth 23.7 cm.
- Height 44.9 cm.
- Mass 1235 grams.
Provenance
- Geographic origin
- Africa, West, Sierra Leone
- Time of origin/creation
- 19th-20th century CE
- Current owner
- University of Illinois Spurlock Museum
- Custody transfer events
- Acquired by the University of Illinois in 2000 as a gift of Michaela and Israel Samuelly.
Oba Altar Bust
Summary
This altar bust was created in the19th-20th century CE by the Edo Benin culture as a ceremonial object. It is exhibited at Spurlock Museum.
Basic Identification
- Spurlock Accession Number
- 1984.11.0005
- Materials
- Wood ([AAT: 300011914] (http://www.getty.edu/vow/AATFullDisplay?find=wood&logic=AND¬e=&english=N&prev_page=5&subjectid=300011914))
- Measurements
- Width 23.8 cm.
- Diameter 20.9 cm.
- Height 62.2 cm.
Provenance
- Geographic origin
- Benin City, Nigeria (TGN:1091899)
- Time of origin/creation
- 19th Century – 20th Century CE
- Current owner
- University of Illinois Spurlock Museum
