Southern Africa
Connected to...
Natural objects
Poison arrows (arrows (weapons: missiles & projectors))
Sjambok (whip (punishment & torture))
Snuff spoons
Snuff bottle
Snuff bottle
Knife (general & multipurpose); knife sheath (sheath (general & multipurpose))
Arm ornament
Lid (food service)
Armlet (arm ornament)
Armlet (arm ornament)
Armlet (arm ornament)
Knobkerrie; throwing club
Knife sheath (sheath (general & multipurpose))
Poison arrows (arrows (weapons: missiles & projectors))
Poison arrows (arrows (weapons: missiles & projectors))
Poison arrows (arrows (weapons: missiles & projectors))
Poison arrows (arrows (weapons: missiles & projectors))
Poison arrows (arrows (weapons: missiles & projectors))
Poison arrows (arrows (weapons: missiles & projectors))
Necklet (neck ornament (personal adornment))
Null (brazil nut)
Snuff bottles
Staff (general & multipurpose)
Bowl (containers)
Skirt
Staff (ritual & belief: religious buildings & furnishings)
Apron
Apron
Pubic covering
Lucky charm
Protective charm
Snuff bottle
Arm ornament
Arm ornament
Arm ornament
Arm ornament
Arm ornament
Arm ornament
Arm ornament
Arm ornament
Arm ornament
Arm ornament
Arm ornament
Arm ornament
Horn (containers)
Containers (containers)
Box (containers)
Pile raiser (leatherworking)
Snuff bowl
Collection Information
These objects are only a part of our collections, of which there are more than 350,000 objects. This information comes from our collections database. Some of this is incomplete and there may be errors. This part of the website is also still under construction, so there may be some fields repeated or incorrectly formatted information.
The database sometimes uses language taken from historical documents to help research, which may now appear outdated and even offensive. The database also includes information on objects that are considered secret or sacred by some communities.
If you have any further information about objects in our collections or can suggest corrections to our information, please contact us: enquiry@horniman.ac.uk