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This stone dagger has a handle that is divided into two parts, separated from each other by a thinner band. The upper tier is smaller in length than the lower tier, which flares outward as it approaches the end. The tip of blade is broken off. In profile, the blade thickens in the center.<br /> <br /> Carved from stone, this dagger with a two-tier handle is missing only its tip. The cross section of the blade is rhomboid, while that of the handle is shaped like a convex lens. The dagger is of the later two-tier-handled type (<em>idanbyeongsik</em>), meaning that it probably dates from the end of the early Bronze Age or the beginning of the middle Bronze Age. Max Loehr (1903- 1988) was a German art historian specializing in East Asian art who taught at the University of Michigan from 1951 to 1960 as a professor.<br /> [Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art (2017) p.32]
Korean (Korean (culture or style))
Polished Stone Dagger
900 BCE – 701 BCE
Museum purchase from the collection of Max Loehr
1960/2.117
Two brass rods, each with a human head, mounted on a black, square base. On each head, there are grooved marks on the cheeks and forehead. The hair is in a conical shape with a central bar that has vertical grooves, while the rest of the hair is decorated with horizontal grooves. The two rods are connected by a gold-colored chain at the top of the heads. 
Yoruba (Yoruba (culture or style))
Pair of Staffs
20th century
Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis
1997/1.336
This wooden chair has a square, leather covered seat and four legs. The back of the chair also has a leather covering. Much of the chair is decorated with metal tacks.
Asante (Asante)
Chair
20th century
Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis
1997/1.310
Axe with wooden handle. The bottom of the handle is cylindrical with a small disc-shaped grip at the end, while the upper portion of the handle is composed of two figures on top of one another. They face opposing directions; the lower figure appears to be holding a knife while the other figure may be holding a musical instrument to its mouth. 
Yoruba (Yoruba (culture or style))
Ceremonial Axe
20th century
Gift of Susan B. and John F. Ullrich
1998/1.53
This sword with three barbell-shaped handles is attached to a wrought iron shaft ending in two large, curved blades. The shaft is composed of three sections of hourglass-shaped open work interspersed with knots. The two top blades have triangular cut-outs. 
Asante (Asante)
Ceremonial Sword
20th century
Gift of Susan B. and John F. Ullrich
1998/1.88
Sword with a handle composed of a narrow wood rod connected to a flat disc on one end and a conical shape at the other end. The handle and sheath are decorated with brass and iron tacks. The blade is wider near the handle and then narrows to a point. 
Sword and Sheath
20th century
Gift of Susan B. and John F. Ullrich
1998/1.92A&B
Staff with a short cylindrical handle topped by two rectangular forms. The front of the staff contains two faces on the rectangular forms, while the back of the staff contains only one face. The bottom face is rectangular with three vertical marks on each cheek and zig-zag patterns along the forehead, while the upper face is round with three vertical marks on each cheek and five vertical marks on the forehead. Along the handle and rectangular projections there are incised zig-zag decorations.&nbsp;
Yoruba (Yoruba (culture or style))
Dance Staff
1950 – 1999
Gift and partial purchase from the estate of Kurt Delbanco in honor of Nicholas Delbanco
2017/1.614
Wooden vase-like shape that is ribbed. Light wood in color.
Japanese (Japanese (culture or style))
Portable tea ceremony set - whisk case
1850 – 1900
Gift of Ulrich and Sarah Straus
2013/2.82D
Silk brocade. Long oval in shape, with fabric that flaps over to close.
Japanese (Japanese (culture or style))
Portable tea ceremony set - tea scoop (chashaku) bag
1850 – 1899
Gift of Ulrich and Sarah Straus
2013/2.82N
Dark brown ceramic with semigloss glaze over top in a dark brown with tan and teal designs. Large area appears to be repaired, half circle in shape. This is a part of a portable tea set.
Japanese (Japanese (culture or style))
Portable tea ceremony set - tea bowl
1850 – 1899
Gift of Ulrich and Sarah Straus
2013/2.82Q
An apron made from multi-colored beadwork, primarily red, white, green, blue, and pink beads in a diamond pattern. The bottom edge of the apron is decorated with a fringe of cowrie shells. 
Beaded Apron
1890 – 1920
Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis
2000/2.24
Apron in the form of fiber fringe attached to a woven loop at the top. Over the fiber is rectangular red and white beadwork with a pattern of triangles and small dots. 
Apron
1890 – 1920
Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis
2000/2.49
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