Jack Thompson African artifacts

Jack Thompson African artifacts

Descriptive Summary

Title: Jack Thompson African artifacts
Creator: Thompson, Jack
Inclusive Dates: 1900-1983
Language(s): English
Extent: 3.5 Linear Feet 3 cartons, 1 oversized box, 2 artifacts
Collection Number: ms2545
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

Dr. Jack Conrad Thompson was an Agricultural Economics professor at the University of Georgia 1956-1983.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of 17 African artifacts and one Impala rug, plus several contemporary carvings, including masks, ivory, and three clay figures acquired by Dr. Jack Thompson.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Jack Thompson African artifacts, ms2545, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.


Related Materials and Subjects

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
cartonitem
11Wooden masks (3 carved boxes)
 
12Carved percussion implement or tool
 
13Carved figures
 
14Carved statuette, female
 
15Carved cup with face (2)
 
cartonitem
21Carved decorative box
 
22Carved cups (4)
 
23face mask (wall hanging)
 
24hanging decorative item
 
25vessel
 
cartonitem
31large grinding cup
 
32tortoise shell tool
 
oversized_boxitem
41Impala skin
 
1Bent sword-reaper
 
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2Blunt wooden club
 
Cowboy statue- brass on marble base

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