Happy #AnthroThursday! This ceramic pig bank is from around 1960, was collected in Sta Cruz de las Huertas, the Canary Islands, Spain. The Canaries have a unique connection to pigs, especially the Canarian black pig, the only native pig breed in the islands. They served as a vital source of income.
Happy #AnthroThursday! Geta (下駄) are traditional Japanese wooden sandals, believed to have originated in Southern China and been brought to Japan in the late Heian period. Once rice farming tools, they became popular in Japan's Edo period and are now valued for their craftsmanship and style.
Happy #AnthroThursday! This Japanese parasol, or higasa (日傘), was donated to the museum in 1978. Early parasols were large and non-collapsible, used by aristocrats and religious authorities to signify prestige and ward off evil spirits.
#anthropology #Japan #japanese #parasol #history #museum #UNSM
Happy #AnthroThursday! This paper cutter, or letter opener, was collected in Japan before 1944. It features a bronze cast handle adorned with sea life motifs. Sea animals hold considerable significance in Japanese culture, owing to Japan's island geography and its intimate connection with the sea.
Happy #AnthroThursday! We are 10 DAYS away from the new weapons exhibit opening. Arms, Armor, and Anthropology is coming along, and we have an interesting fact for you:
The oldest object in the exhibit is a spearhead from Ancient Egypt that dates to about 1550-1070 BCE❗
We can't wait to see you!✨
Excited to share this #AnthroThursday the new weapons exhibit Arms, Armor & Anthropology opens June 14th!
It's also Give to Lincoln Day. Gifts to the Friends of the State Museum help fund exciting exhibits like this one & other #science #learning opportunities.
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This #AnthroThursday, we have a heko obi that was donated in 2024 as a part of the Block Collection. An obi is a piece worn around the waist with a kimono. While traditionally worn by men and children, today women wear them in more casual settings. They are often shibori dyed, a Japanese tradition.
A close up of the tabi sock bottom shows a section for the big toe and section for the smaller toes. Some dirt and wear is visible at the tips of the sock.
The semi-circle fasteners on the back of the tabi sock are visible, with a 20 embossed on one, indicating 20cm, the size of the sock.
A top view of the pair of tabi socks. They are white in color, with semi circle clasps just visible at the top of the pair.
The bottom of the tabi sock is visible, with significant dirt staining on the heel and ball of the foot area of the sock.
This pair of child's tabi #socks was donated in 2024. The separated toe design allows wearing with thong style sandals like geta/zori. However, the stains & condition of this pair suggest the young wearer likely wore them outside on their own.
#museum #Anthropology #naturalhistory #AnthroThursday
