Jack Thompson African artifacts, 1900-1983

Summary

Creator:

Thompson, Jack

Date:

1900-1983

Extent:

3.5 Linear Feet 3 cartons, 1 oversized box, 2 artifacts

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

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

Background

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.

Biographical / historical:

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

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Masks, African.
Antiquities
Ivory -- Africa.
Gods, African, in art.
Rugs -- Africa.
Carving (Decorative arts) -- Africa.
Rugs.
Ivories (sculpture)
Masks (costume)
Carvings (visual works)
artifacts (object genre)

Places:

Africa -- Antiquities

Preferred citation:

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