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

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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.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

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

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Related Materials and Subjects

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

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Wooden masks (3 carved boxes)

 

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Carved percussion implement or tool

 

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3

Carved figures

 

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4

Carved statuette, female

 

1

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Carved cup with face (2)

 

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Carved decorative box

 

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Carved cups (4)

 

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face mask (wall hanging)

 

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hanging decorative item

 

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5

vessel

 

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3

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large grinding cup

 

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2

tortoise shell tool

 

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4

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Impala skin

 

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Bent sword-reaper

 

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2

Blunt wooden club

 

Cowboy statue- brass on marble base