Artefact Collection (page 5)

Asante mask, from Ghana (gold)
XBP228679 Asante mask, from Ghana (gold) by African School; Private Collection; (add.info.: either a gold weight or a belt mask;); Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Asante scorpion ring, from Ghana (gold)
XBP228676 Asante scorpion ring, from Ghana (gold) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Asante cap worn by King and officials, from Ghana (leather silver & gold) c. 1850's
XBP228651 Asante cap worn by King and officials, from Ghana (leather silver & gold) c. 1850's by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

One of a pair of horned helmets from the marsh of Brons Mose at Vikso (Vekso), early first millennium BC (bronze)
KND177105 One of a pair of horned helmets from the marsh of Brons Mose at Vikso (Vekso), early first millennium BC (bronze) by Nordic Bronze Age (c.1700-500 BC); Nationalmuseet, Copenhagen

Page 133. A very small Egyptian mummy in its coffin;an antient vase found in the ruins of Herculaneum;a Chinese
5670052 Page 133.A very small Egyptian mummy in its coffin; an antient vase found in the ruins of Herculaneum; a Chinese parasol, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby

Page 132. An Egyptian mummy in its coffin, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text)
5670051 Page 132. An Egyptian mummy in its coffin, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Boots, Greenland (mixed media)
HSC249802 Boots, Greenland (mixed media) by Inuit School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Decorative plaque, Archaic, second half of the 7th century BC (ivory)
5053952 Decorative plaque, Archaic, second half of the 7th century BC (ivory) by Greek, (7th century BC); 13.6x7x1.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A tray of chariot parts being removed from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, 1922 (gelatin silver print)
STC160069 A tray of chariot parts being removed from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, 1922 (gelatin silver print) by Burton

Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass)
XCF306875 Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass) by Benin; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: plaques adorned wooden pillars of the Obas palace in Benin city; probably 16th century AD; )

An Iranian pottery vase of ovoid form with two loop handles and a rounded rim, with black painted geometric patten, c
1764794 An Iranian pottery vase of ovoid form with two loop handles and a rounded rim, with black painted geometric patten

Nomoli figure, southern Sierra Leone (stone)
622689 Nomoli figure, southern Sierra Leone (stone) by Sierra Leonean School; 10.8 cm; Private Collection; © Michael Graham-Stewart

Nomoli figure, southern Sierra Leone (stone)
622691 Nomoli figure, southern Sierra Leone (stone) by Sierra Leonean School; 10.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: See also image 622689.); © Michael Graham-Stewart

Page 175. This bottle must have been twice in the fire, being of green glass within
5670073 Page 175. This bottle must have been twice in the fire, being of green glass within and stained on the outside; head of an Irish arrow, made of flint

Page 170. A curious antique map of Dublin for the year 1610 copy of map published by John Speed;antient Irish
5670068 Page 170. A curious antique map of Dublin for the year 1610 copy of map published by John Speed; antient Irish instrument for drawing teeth, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby

Page 164. The Harp of Brien Borhoime, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670062 Page 164. The Harp of Brien Borhoime, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 39. Black and yellow Lacique of Brazil;Egyptian images 2 drawings, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670011 Page 39. Black and yellow Lacique of Brazil; Egyptian images 2 drawings, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass)
XCF306877 Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass) by Benin; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: plaques adorned wooden pillars of the Obas palace in Benin city; probably 16th century AD; ); African

One of the chariot wheels being removed from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, 1922 (gelatin silver print)
STC160068 One of the chariot wheels being removed from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, 1922 (gelatin silver print) by Burton

Moving the centre portion of one of the beds or couches from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings
STC160067 Moving the centre portion of one of the beds or couches from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, 1922 (gelatin silver print) by Burton

An Askari figure wearing a fez with a metal cap badge, Kamba, Kenya, first half 20th century (wood)
MGS223975 An Askari figure wearing a fez with a metal cap badge, Kamba, Kenya, first half 20th century (wood) by Munge, Mutisya (fl.1920); height

Page 177. A brass key found in the ruins of Burgess Castle;the Porcupine copied from a living animal
5670075 Page 177. A brass key found in the ruins of Burgess Castle; the Porcupine copied from a living animal, exhibited in Dublin, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby

Page 169. Antient breast pin, found in Ireland;curious antique vessel, found in Ireland
5670067 Page 169. Antient breast pin, found in Ireland; curious antique vessel, found in Ireland, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 166. An Indian fan;an antient Irish bell, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670064 Page 166. An Indian fan; an antient Irish bell, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Two Benin Plaques, Nigeria (brass)
XCF306876 Two Benin Plaques, Nigeria (brass) by Benin; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: plaques adorned wooden pillars of the Obas palace in Benin city; probably 16th century AD; ); African

An Asakari figure, Kamba, Kenya, c. 1920 (wood)
MGS223973 An Asakari figure, Kamba, Kenya, c.1920 (wood) by Munge, Mutisya (fl.1920); height: 30.5cm cm; Private Collection; © Michael Graham-Stewart

Club (wood & hide)
622545 Club (wood & hide) by Sudanese School; 120 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Made by the Shilluk people of Southern Sudan)

Bowl decorated with the head of a jaguar, pre-columbian (pottery)
877551 Bowl decorated with the head of a jaguar, pre-columbian (pottery) by South American School; Museo Nacional de Antropologia y Arqueologia, Lima, Peru; South American, out of copyright

Page 172. The Charter horn;an antique ring, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670070 Page 172. The Charter horn; an antique ring, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 168. A pair of solid gold ornaments supposed to have belonged to the antient Irish Druids
5670066 Page 168. A pair of solid gold ornaments supposed to have belonged to the antient Irish Druids, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby

Page 160. Kettle found in a bog;the lizard, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670061 Page 160.Kettle found in a bog; the lizard, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 218. Model of a Roman Galley, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670092 Page 218. Model of a Roman Galley, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 176. This ornament belonged to the front of an antient Irish helmet;a brass seal found along with the skeleton of
5670074 Page 176. This ornament belonged to the front of an antient Irish helmet; a brass seal found along with the skeleton of an immense man; antient Irish truncheon

Page 174. Antient steel breast pin, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670072 Page 174. Antient steel breast pin, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 173. The Antient Irish bugle;antient Irish spearheads 4 drawings, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670071 Page 173. The Antient Irish bugle; antient Irish spearheads 4 drawings, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 171. The under jaw of a wild boar;antient brass snuffers, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670069 Page 171. The under jaw of a wild boar; antient brass snuffers, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 165. The Liath Meisicith of the Irish Druids, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670063 Page 165. The Liath Meisicith of the Irish Druids, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 157. An Antient Irish Urn in which they preserved the Ashes of the dead, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670058 Page 157. An Antient Irish Urn in which they preserved the Ashes of the dead, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 16. Proserpine;God Terminus, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5669986 Page 16. Proserpine; God Terminus, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Amphora (storage jar), about 530-520 B. C. (terracotta, black-figure technique)
2969204 Amphora (storage jar), about 530-520 B.C. (terracotta, black-figure technique) by Ivy-Leaf Group (fl.4th century BC) (attr.to); 38.7x27.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Attic red-figure bell-krater, c. 420-400 BC (terracotta)
937154 Attic red-figure bell-krater, c.420-400 BC (terracotta) by Nikias Painter (fl.c.420-c.400 BC) (attr. to); height: 33.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Quetzalcoatl (stone)
GIA3512888 Quetzalcoatl (stone) by Aztec; Private Collection; (add.info.: pre-Columbian deity venerated by the Aztecs. He is sometimes depicted as a masked old man)

Runestone depicting Wotan (Odin) on his eight-legged horse Sleipnir
GIA740686 Runestone depicting Wotan (Odin) on his eight-legged horse Sleipnir, boarding a Viking longship (stone) by Viking (7th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Human History: Exploring Artefacts from Around the World" Step into a world of wonder as we delve into the captivating realm of artefacts. Each piece holds within it a story, a glimpse into our past, and an ode to human ingenuity. From maps that shaped historic battles to scientific breakthroughs that revolutionized our understanding of life, these they are windows to different eras and cultures. The Battle of Waterloo map (J020089) transports us back to one of history's most significant conflicts, while The Rosetta Stone at the British Museum (London, England) stands as an iconic symbol bridging ancient civilizations. Meanwhile, Darwin's annotated world map (J970111) showcases his groundbreaking observations on evolution. Amongst these treasures lies a Bronze Age arrowhead (J930088), reminding us of humanity's early mastery in warfare. The Lindisfarne Priory Stone (J880193) whispers tales from medieval times when spirituality flourished amidst turbulent ages. Scientific marvels also find their place among these cherished relics. Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" book (K970323) forever altered our perception of life itself. The Penny Black postage stamp (1840), engraved by Frederick Heath and printed by Perkins Bacon & Co. , marked a revolutionary moment in communication history with its adhesive design. An invitation card bearing K970521 takes us back to grand social gatherings where elegance mingled with celebration. A beetle display case (J970134) showcases nature's intricate beauty through meticulous preservation techniques. Delving deeper into Darwin's legacy, we encounter his notebook N020023 - pages brimming with intellectual curiosity and profound insights that reshaped biology forever. His microscope J970114 reveals hidden worlds teeming with microscopic wonders while his compass J970126 guided him on daring expeditions across uncharted territories. These artefacts stand not only as testaments to human achievement but also as reminders of our collective heritage.