Hearst Museum of Anthropology

Start Over Collector Berta Bascom

1. Amber

Museum number:: 5-15974
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria
Collection date:: unknown

2. Amulet/ leg rattle

Museum number:: 5-15424
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Amulets
Function:: 5.2 Magic: Objects Associated with Practices reflecting confidence in the ability to manipulate supernatural agencies
Dimensions:: width 14.8 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria
Collection date:: unknown

3. Animal figure

Museum number:: 5-11695
Culture or time period:: Ashanti
Object class:: Figurines
Function:: 5.7 Objects made for sale, souvenirs, models, and reproductions
Dimensions:: length 20 centimeters, height 17 centimeters, and width 8.5 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Ghana
Collection date:: 1944

4. Anklet or bracelet

Museum number:: 5-16761
Object class:: Anklets
Function:: 2.1 Daily Garb
Dimensions:: max— diameter 1 centimeters, min— diameter 0.5 centimeters, min— length 1 centimeters, and max— length 1.2 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Western Africa

5. Assorted divining objects

Museum number:: 5-15650c
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Function:: 5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Ilesha, Nigeria
Collection date:: unknown

6. Audio recording

Museum number:: 24-3285
Object class:: Audio reel tapes
Function:: 7.2 Sound Communication
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Oyo State, Nigeria

7. Audio recording

Museum number:: 24-3282
Object class:: Audio reel tapes and Drums (membranophones)
Function:: 7.2 Sound Communication
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

8. Audio recording

Museum number:: 24-3288
Object class:: Audio reel tapes
Function:: 7.2 Sound Communication
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Ilesha, Nigeria

9. Audio recording

Museum number:: 24-3284
Object class:: Audio reel tapes and Drums (membranophones)
Function:: 7.2 Sound Communication
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Oyo State, Nigeria

10. Audio recording

Museum number:: 24-3286
Object class:: Audio reel tapes
Function:: 7.2 Sound Communication
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Oyo State, Nigeria

11. Audio recording

Museum number:: 24-3289
Object class:: Audio reel tapes
Function:: 7.2 Sound Communication
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Ilesha, Nigeria

12. Audio recording

Museum number:: 24-3290
Object class:: Audio reel tapes
Function:: 7.2 Sound Communication
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Ijebu State, Nigeria

13. Audio recording

Museum number:: 24-3283
Object class:: Audio reel tapes
Function:: 7.2 Sound Communication
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Oyo State, Nigeria

14. Audio recording

Museum number:: 24-3291
Culture or time period:: Afro-Cuban
Object class:: Audio reel tapes
Function:: 7.2 Sound Communication
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Cuba

15. Audio recording

Museum number:: 24-3287
Object class:: Audio reel tapes
Function:: 7.2 Sound Communication
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Oyo State, Nigeria

16. Awl-shaped casting

Museum number:: 5-15683b
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Awls
Function:: 5.2 Magic: Objects Associated with Practices reflecting confidence in the ability to manipulate supernatural agencies
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria
Collection date:: unknown

17. Awl-shaped casting

Museum number:: 5-15684a
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Awls
Function:: 5.2 Magic: Objects Associated with Practices reflecting confidence in the ability to manipulate supernatural agencies
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria
Collection date:: unknown

18. Awl-shaped casting

Museum number:: 5-15684b
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Awls
Function:: 5.2 Magic: Objects Associated with Practices reflecting confidence in the ability to manipulate supernatural agencies
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria
Collection date:: unknown

19. Awl-shaped casting

Museum number:: 5-15683a
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Awls
Function:: 5.2 Magic: Objects Associated with Practices reflecting confidence in the ability to manipulate supernatural agencies
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria
Collection date:: unknown

20. Axe

Museum number:: 5-16341
Culture or time period:: Ba Luba
Object class:: Axes (tools) and Carvings (visual works)
Function:: 1.0 Use not specified (Utensils, Implements, and Conveyances)
Dimensions:: height 48 centimeters and width 8 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Republic of the Congo
Collection date:: 1964

21. Axe

Museum number:: 5-16342
Culture or time period:: Tsogo
Object class:: Axes (tools) and Carvings (visual works)
Function:: 5.0 Use not specified (Ritual, Pageantry, and Recreation)
Dimensions:: width 6.5 centimeters, length 35.7 centimeters, and height 24.5 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Collection date:: 1967

22. Axe blade

Museum number:: 5-16497
Object class:: Axes (tools)
Function:: 1.9 Multiple Utility
Dimensions:: length 29.5 centimeters and width 7.6 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Africa

23. Bag

Museum number:: 5-16722
Object class:: Bags (generic containers)
Function:: 2.1 Daily Garb
Dimensions:: diameter 18 centimeters, length 25 centimeters, and width 17 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

24. Bag

Museum number:: 5-16721
Object class:: Bags (generic containers)
Function:: 2.1 Daily Garb
Dimensions:: base— diameter 14.5 centimeters, panels— width 15.5 centimeters, and panels— height 23.8 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

25. Bag

Museum number:: 5-16723
Object class:: Bags (generic containers)
Function:: 2.1 Daily Garb
Dimensions:: width 16.3 centimeters, length 22.5 centimeters, and fringe— length 4.3 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

26. Bag

Museum number:: 5-10841
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Bags (generic containers)
Maker or artist:: Araba
Function:: 5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies
Dimensions:: width 27.5 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Agana, Benue State, Nigeria
Collection date:: March 1938

27. Bag

Museum number:: 5-16714
Object class:: Bags (generic containers)
Function:: 1.5 Household
Dimensions:: fringe— length 24 centimeters, length 30 centimeters, and width 29.6 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

28. Basket

Museum number:: 2-58328
Culture or time period:: Gullah
Object class:: Baskets (containers) and Coiled weaving
Function:: 1.5 Household
Dimensions:: diameter 46.5 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina
Collection date:: 1939

29. Basket

Museum number:: 2-58331
Culture or time period:: Gullah
Object class:: Baskets (containers) and Coiled weaving
Function:: 1.5 Household
Dimensions:: diameter 44.5 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina
Collection date:: 1939

30. Basket

Museum number:: 2-58329
Culture or time period:: Gullah
Object class:: Baskets (containers) and Coiled weaving
Function:: 1.5 Household
Dimensions:: diameter 47 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina
Collection date:: 1939

31. Basket

Museum number:: 5-16765
Object class:: Baskets (containers)
Function:: 1.5 Household
Dimensions:: max— height 12.8 centimeters, min— height 12.5 centimeters, and min— diameter 29.5 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Western Africa

32. Basket

Museum number:: 5-6356
Object class:: Baskets (containers)
Function:: 1.5 Household
Dimensions:: height 32 centimeters, length 64 centimeters, and width 38 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Ghana
Collection date:: 1944

33. Basket

Museum number:: 2-58327
Culture or time period:: Gullah
Object class:: Baskets (containers) and Coiled weaving
Function:: 1.5 Household
Dimensions:: diameter 48.5 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina
Collection date:: 1939

34. Basket

Museum number:: 5-16503
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Baskets (containers)
Function:: 1.5 Household
Dimensions:: diameter 40 centimeters and height 7.5 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

35. Basket

Museum number:: 2-58332
Culture or time period:: Gullah
Object class:: Baskets (containers) and Coiled weaving
Function:: 1.5 Household
Dimensions:: diameter 45.5 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina
Collection date:: 1939

36. Basket & lid

Museum number:: 5-16358a,b
Object class:: Baskets (containers)
Function:: 1.5 Household
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Africa

37. Bead

Museum number:: 5-16771b
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 2.1 Daily Garb
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Northern Africa

38. Bead

Museum number:: 5-16771h
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 2.1 Daily Garb
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Northern Africa

39. Bead

Museum number:: 5-16771c
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 2.1 Daily Garb
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Northern Africa

40. Bead

Museum number:: 5-16771f
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 2.1 Daily Garb
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Northern Africa

41. Bead

Museum number:: 5-16771g
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 2.1 Daily Garb
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Northern Africa

42. Bead

Museum number:: 5-16771a
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 2.1 Daily Garb
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Northern Africa

43. Bead

Museum number:: 5-16771e
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 2.1 Daily Garb
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Northern Africa

44. Bead

Museum number:: 5-16771a-h
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 2.1 Daily Garb
Dimensions:: max— length 78 centimeters and min— length 13 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Northern Africa

45. Bead

Museum number:: 5-16771d
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 2.1 Daily Garb
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Northern Africa

46. Bead

Museum number:: 5-16465
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Dimensions:: length 1.7 centimeters and width 1.3 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

47. Beaded cap

Museum number:: 5-14945c
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria
Collection date:: 1951

48. Beaded cap

Museum number:: 5-14944c
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria
Collection date:: 1951

49. Beaded garment

Museum number:: 5-14944b
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria
Collection date:: 1951

50. Beaded garment

Museum number:: 5-14945b
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria
Collection date:: 1951

51. Beaded leather pouch

Museum number:: 5-15427a
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria
Collection date:: 1960

52. Beaded pommel cover

Museum number:: 5-16413
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 1.4 Transportation
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

53. Beaded scabbard

Museum number:: 5-16412
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 3.1 Status Objects and Insignia of Office
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Africa

54. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16439
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

55. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16454
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Dimensions:: length 26 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

56. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16447
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Dimensions:: length 68.5 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

57. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16463
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Dimensions:: length 30.3 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

58. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16448a-k
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 2.2 Personal Adornments and Accoutrements
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

59. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16456
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Dimensions:: length 114 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

60. Beads

Museum number:: 5-15960
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies
Dimensions:: length 75 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria
Collection date:: unknown

61. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16462
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Dimensions:: length 33.5 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

62. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16468
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Dimensions:: length 19 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria
Collection date:: 1960

63. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16458
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Dimensions:: length 22 centimeters and length 22 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

64. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16460a-g
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Dimensions:: a-g— length 50.5 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

65. Beads

Museum number:: 5-15927
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 2.2 Personal Adornments and Accoutrements
Dimensions:: length 19.5 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria
Collection date:: 1950-1951

66. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16469a-d
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Dimensions:: beads— length 3 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria
Collection date:: 1960

67. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16467
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Dimensions:: length 19.5 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

68. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16457
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Dimensions:: length 24 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

69. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16450a-i
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

70. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16453
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

71. Beads

Museum number:: 5-15928
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 2.2 Personal Adornments and Accoutrements
Dimensions:: length 21 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria
Collection date:: 1950-1951

72. Beads

Museum number:: 5-15970
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies
Dimensions:: width 1.3 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria
Collection date:: unknown

73. Beads

Museum number:: 5-15972
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria
Collection date:: unknown

74. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16466
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies
Dimensions:: length 79 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

75. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16440
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

76. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16452a-c
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

77. Beads

Museum number:: 5-15969
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies
Dimensions:: bead— length 0.25 centimeters and overall— length 26 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria
Collection date:: unknown

78. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16445a,b
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 2.2 Personal Adornments and Accoutrements
Dimensions:: (b)— length 76.5 centimeters and (a)— length 67 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria
Collection date:: 1950-1951

79. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16441
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

80. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16470
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

81. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16461a,b
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Dimensions:: a— length 23.5 centimeters and b— length 20.5 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

82. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16455a-g
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 2.2 Personal Adornments and Accoutrements
Dimensions:: d— length 104 centimeters, g— length 68 centimeters, b— length 103 centimeters, c— length 98 centimeters, e— length 104 centimeters, a— length 104.8 centimeters, and f— length 70 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

83. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16451a,b
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

84. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16464a-d
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Dimensions:: d— length 5 centimeters, c— length 3.2 centimeters, b— length 8 centimeters, and a— length 20.5 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

85. Beads

Museum number:: 5-16459
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Beads (pierced objects)
Function:: 8.0 Use not specified (Raw Materials)
Dimensions:: length 31 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria

86. Bell

Museum number:: 5-15676
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Bells (idiophones)
Function:: 5.4 Secular and Religious Musical Instruments
Dimensions:: diameter 1.5 centimeters and length 12.9 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Meko, Nigeria
Collection date:: unknown

87. Bell

Museum number:: 5-11710
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Bells (idiophones)
Function:: 5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies
Dimensions:: width 4 centimeters and length 31 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Igana, Oyo State, Nigeria
Collection date:: 1938

88. Bell

Museum number:: 5-13051a
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Bells (idiophones)
Function:: 5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria
Collection date:: 1969

89. Bell

Museum number:: 5-15677
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Bells (idiophones)
Function:: 5.4 Secular and Religious Musical Instruments
Dimensions:: length 11 centimeters and width 3.7 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria
Collection date:: unknown

90. Bell

Museum number:: 5-15421
Culture or time period:: Benin and Yoruba
Object class:: Bells (idiophones)
Function:: 5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies
Dimensions:: height 16 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria
Collection date:: 1970

91. Bell

Museum number:: 5-11714
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Bells (idiophones)
Function:: 5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies
Dimensions:: length 23 centimeters and width 3.5 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Igana, Oyo State, Nigeria
Collection date:: 1938

92. Bells

Museum number:: 5-16762
Object class:: Bells (idiophones)
Function:: 2.1 Daily Garb
Dimensions:: min— diameter 0.5 centimeters, max— length 1.5 centimeters, min— length 0.9 centimeters, and max— diameter 1 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Western Africa

93. Bells

Museum number:: 5-16435a,b
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Bells (idiophones)
Function:: 5.4 Secular and Religious Musical Instruments
Dimensions:: length 43 centimeters, height 4.5 centimeters, and width 6.5 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria
Collection date:: 1938?

94. Bell with clapper

Museum number:: 5-13051a,b
Culture or time period:: Yoruba
Object class:: Bells (idiophones)
Function:: 5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies
Dimensions:: b— length 3 centimeters and a— length 32.2 centimeters
Collector:: Berta Bascom and William Russell Bascom
Collection place:: Nigeria
Collection date:: 1969