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George Cruikshank
Thinks I to Myself, Thinks I
1845 – 1855
Gift of George Foreman Green
1983/1.125
This anthropomorphic <em>nkisi</em>, or power figure, stands upright and features a rather large, forward-tilting head with a prominent, parted mouth, high cheekbones with shallow cheeks, and chipped glass-encrusted lower eyes. A brass tack pierces the figure’s forehead, directly above its nose.  The figure possesses a rectangular torso and robust appendages, although the lower arms and feet are missing. The figure likely held a medicine pack upon its abdomen, evidenced by the four holes bored into its torso, and another one upon its cranium. Around the figure’s neck is a collar, possibly of leather, another place in which medicines are carried.
Vili (Kongo) (Vili)
Power Figure
1845 – 1855
Gift of Candis and Helmut Stern
2005/1.179
As one of a pair of delicately carved, ivory statuette-pendants, this female figure stands upright, as opposed to her counterpart whose head and upper body lean slightly forward. Both, however, have a round head with a convex face; large, coffeebean-shaped eyes; a rectangular mouth with prominent lips; a cylindrical neck; and, a coiffure decorated on the back with a cruciform pattern. Additionally, both female figures clutch their breasts in their hands. The statuettes have been pierced through, allowing them to suspend from a string.
Luba (Luba (culture or style))
Power Figure
1845 – 1855
Gift of Candis and Helmut Stern
2005/1.220.1
A group of figures with parasols and hats wait on shore for two approaching boats filled with passengers. Trees and a village are seen on the opposite shore. Writing in the upper left corner. Title in red box in upper right corner.
Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese (culture or style))
The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido (Kichizo Edition): #3 Kawasaki
1845 – 1855
Gift of J C Mathes and the Tokyo Center for Language & Culture (TCLC)
2008/2.314
Boats with white and yellow bowed square sails on a coastal inlet.
Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese (culture or style))
The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido (Kichizo Edition): #31 Maisaka
1845 – 1855
Gift of J C Mathes and the Tokyo Center for Language & Culture (TCLC)
2008/2.329
Bust-length, three-quarter view of a man with thick black beard facing slightly left, dressed in black with scarlet ribbon of the Legion of Honor on his lapel against a neutral background.<br />
Thomas Couture
Baron Paul Pérignon
1845 – 1855
Museum Purchase
1965/2.66
Silver teakettle and stand with hinged handle and opulent repouss&eacute; decoration
Samuel Kirk
Hot water kettle with stand, from six piece silver coffee and tea service
1845 – 1855
Gift of Mrs. George G. Cameron
1982/2.57A
Pitcher-shaped silver vessel with square handle and opulent repouss&eacute; decoration
Samuel Kirk
Creamer, from six piece silver coffee and tea service
1845 – 1855
Gift of Mrs. George G. Cameron
1982/2.57F

Pompeo Pozzi
Centoia prefio Pavia
1845 – 1855
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. W. Howard Bond
1988/1.114
A view of a village by the river. Two pine trees and several cherry blossom trees are standing by the river. Several travelers are walking across the bridge, carrying parcels and goods. The river meanders and leads to the mountains in the distance.
Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese (culture or style))
The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido (Kichizo Edition): #12 Mishima
1845 – 1855
Gift of J C Mathes and the Tokyo Center for Language & Culture (TCLC)
2008/2.328

Emma E. Martin
General George Washington on His Charger
1845 – 1855
Gift of The Daniel and Harriet Fusfeld Folk Art Collection
2002/1.173

Japanese (Japanese (culture or style))
Imari fish plate with paintings of phoenix and hollyhock
1845 – 1855
Gift of the William T. and Dora G. Hunter Collection
2002/2.13
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