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Dish with landscape and architectural ruins, Siro Antonio Africa Italian, Tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica), Italian, Pavia — Dish with landscape and architectural ruins
Multiple artists/makers
ca. 1688–1710

Dish with landscape seen though an arch, Siro Antonio Africa Italian, Tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica), Italian, Pavia — Dish with landscape seen though an arch
Multiple artists/makers
ca. 1700

Rattle, Metal, Africa — Rattle
Africa
late 19th century

Lyre, skull, wood, hide, gut, Central Africa? — Lyre
Central Africa?
19th century

Woman's Ensemble: Cloak and Skirt, Wool, glass, South Africa — Woman's Ensemble: Cloak and Skirt
South Africa
20th century

Rattle, Metal, wood, Africa (northern) — Rattle
Africa (northern)
late 19th century

Xylophone, Wood, leather, Africa (Central) — Xylophone
Africa (Central)
19th century

Goje, Wood, hide, horsehair, shell, West Africa — Goje
West Africa
late 19th–early 20th century

Zanze, wood, Africa (East) — Zanze
Africa (East)
late 19th century

Pair of Rattles, Wood, Africa (West) — Pair of Rattles
Africa (West)
late 19th century

Robe (boubou), Cotton, dye, West Africa — Robe (boubou)
West Africa
mid-20th century

Ring Bit, Iron alloy, Maghreban, North Africa — Ring Bit
Maghreban, North Africa
18th–19th century

West Africa

mid–20th century

High-back chair (pair with 1975.1.1999), Various hardwoods, bone and ivory., Northern Africa (Morocco?) or Syrian (?) — High-back chair (pair with 1975.1.1999)
Northern Africa (Morocco?) or Syrian (?)
late 19th or early 20th century

High-back chair (pair with 1975.1.1998), Various hardwoods, bone and ivory., Northern Africa (Morocco?) or Syrian (?) — High-back chair (pair with 1975.1.1998)
Northern Africa (Morocco?) or Syrian (?)
late 19th or early 20th century

Prestige headdress, Central African artist, Fiber, animal hair, cowrie shells, Democratic Republic of Congo — Prestige headdress
Central African artist
ca. 1850–1920

First American art magazine, America Meredith Cherokee Nation — First American art magazine
America Meredith
2017

Surrealism in the service of the revolution, Radical America — Surrealism in the service of the revolution
Radical America
1970

Ensemble, Thebe Magugu South African, cotton, leather, South African — Ensemble
Thebe Magugu
spring/summer 2022

Study for Evelina's Grandmother (Curtsey), Nicholas Africano American, Acrylic and oil on canvas — Study for Evelina's Grandmother (Curtsey)
Nicholas Africano
1984

Rana Mozelle, Paul Garon American — Rana Mozelle
Paul Garon
Radical America
1972

Harlequin, Real Fabrica de Buen Retiro Spanish, Soft-paste porcelain, Spanish, Madrid — Harlequin
Real Fabrica de Buen Retiro
ca. 1760–70

Couple with Child, Real Fabrica de Buen Retiro Spanish, Soft-paste porcelain, Spanish, Madrid (Buen Retiro) — Couple with Child
Real Fabrica de Buen Retiro
ca. 1760–70

Theremin, Radio Corporation of America (RCA) American, Wood, vacuum tubes, electrical wiring, American — Theremin
Radio Corporation of America (RCA)
1929

Horn, ivory, metal, African? — Horn
African?
late 19th century

Cymbals, metal, leather, African — Cymbals
African
19th century

Horn, ox horn, African — Horn
African
late 19th century

Drum, Wood, hide, African — Drum
African
19th century

Lyre, Wood, skin, wire, leather, African — Lyre
African
19th century

Drum, Wood, hide, African — Drum
African
20th century

Pellet Bells, Bronze, glass beads, African — Pellet Bells
African
19th century

Horn, ivory, African — Horn
African
19th century

Rattle strap, Cord, nuts, African — Rattle strap
African
20th century

Leg Rattle, Rattan, seed, African — Leg Rattle
African
20th century

Pod rattle, Cord, seed pods, African — Pod rattle
African
20th century

Balafon, Wood, gourd, cloth, African — Balafon
African
late 19th Century

Rattle strap, oncoba spinosa nut, cord, African — Rattle strap
African
20th century

Horn, Horn, African — Horn
African
mid 19th–late 19th century

Zanze, Wood, African — Zanze
African
19th century

Horn, Ivory, African — Horn
African
late 19th century