With those large center holes, I doubt they are coral. They look like wound glass beads (individually made by winding hot glass around a mandrel),...
Van Eyck would probably have used the window on the left to display his keen interest in and mastery of perspective. The painting in question...
It might be malacca cane rather than bamboo, and the designs on the silver fittings look like they might be Chinese/Asian export. You may be able...
And another example of how the phrase "all hunk" was used in the 19th century, from the Nebraska Herald, August 19th, 1875, pg.3 - "Our friend...
In this instance "hunk" probably refers to chewing tobacco sold in "plugs". (I have not edited the quote below to remove an offensive term.)...
With objects made before mass production, the assemblage of parts with different origins might be called a "marriage" or "pastiche", with the...
A brief history of the use of Indian clubs - [MEDIA] And some Indian practitioners - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gKw8MyB-oUo...
I would not want to venture a guess as to age. Maps such as this have been frequently reproduced over the centuries, and it often takes close...
The use of alum compounds (aluminum potassium sulfate and aluminum sulfate), and their role in increasing acidity in paper, is more complex than...
Or was strewn randomly over several acres of woods, as I am finding here on my property.
The great variety of "common bean", Phaseolus vulgaris, is native to the Americas, and was one of the essential trinity, or "3 sisters", of Native...
It looks like the men may be arm wrestling. Perhaps something like these brass plates made by Peerage - [ATTACH]...
After a lifetime of reading the old names, I am now trying to consistently use the names the people use for themselves. But it is difficult. You...
Yes, I have made some baskets, which has provided insights into the techniques and the work involved. The weaving is actually one the easier...
You are welcome. I trust you will do the same when my mental filing system malfunctions. It is a good thing I have so many books where things are...
I think the first one might be Akimel O'odham (Pima). They usually used bundles of finely split cattail, sewn with willow splints (not three rod...
Nice basket. It looks like Tohono O'odham (Papago). The start at the center is very characteristic of their baskets, and it looks like grass...
There is more helpful information in the original source komo quoted - https://www.realorrepro.com/article/Cinnabar
An article of interest to the jewelry people (and others)....
I found one listed on ebay that has a label attached. The seller was kind enough to send me photos of the text. This type of basket is being made...
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