1 18 7 https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/files/original/63d6927b6b9a8aee3072821a90c81e78.JPG 06321281c08c0388a317a4826eb04869 https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/files/original/d8a555d9ce2c7762268e3a0b41d3fce2.JPG 373abd3d859700f27d3e008f9b6369f7 https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/files/original/2c7e62248509682307b3f80aa0646eff.JPG eafddeff968ff2d0e962ff3b605f673e https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/files/original/c01de9859df3be71ac53ea5cee7cfa33.JPG 05696e45327e940d03676cdd5e1b4942 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Indigenous Creations Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tasbih Beads Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown (Somali Plaza, Stone Mountain, GA) Subject The topic of the resource Tasbih Beads, Muslim Culture, Muslim Counting Beads, Islam Religion Description An account of the resource The tasbih is made with beads which Muslims normally use to recite words like Subhana Allah, Allahu Akbar and Astaghfirulla in other to praise their God. It is widely use in Muslims households with every person having their individual tasbih to use when praying. It is used five times a day minimum by the end of every prayer the count the number of words said by a person. ID: The tasbih beads are pink in color and made with rose quartz beads that have a white thread that the beads are strung onto. The beads include silver metal that adds to the design of the tasbih beads. Physical Dimensions: 4mm, 45cm Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Personal Collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 21st Century Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Remmeh Njie Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This material is subject to copyright law and is made available for private study, scholarship, and research purposes only. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Mall Somali Mall https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/files/original/05b950f3aa4098542147be0cc982f7f1.JPG d8ef98617a278932f69232488e719a8b https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/files/original/c4f773db6d8625539fa6954ce442059e.JPG 391ba3eec4497e9531332bd89f234cf4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Indigenous Creations Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Makara: A Game-Design Model Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ramanujam Sudharsanan Subject The topic of the resource Art History, Anthropology, Art & Design, History Description An account of the resource This creature is known as the Makara and appears in literature and architecture in cultures from South Asia to South America. It appears with a crocodilian body, an elephantine face, and with a fish-like tail. It is revered as a guardian of the water ways and as a vehicle of the gods. This creature was often carved into temples and homes to serve as a protector and appeared in literature as a form of symbolism. Alt text/ID: This image shows an origami interpretation of a creature called the Makara. The design features a crocodile like creature with a curving elephant trunk and long tusks protruding from the front head of a crocodile. The body of the crocodile features sharp ridges along its back and four large legs each adorned with four sharp claws. The rail features a long and patterned shape of a fish ending in a fan-like shape with the tail being covered in a set of scales. Though not part of original depictions, this model of the Makara includes armor made from aluminum foil. This armor is placed on the creature's head and along its neck covering it in a fan like plating while being added as metal bracelets on the front two legs of the model as well. Physical Dimensions: 11 inches long, 4 inches wide (at its widest point) and 2 inches tall Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Personal Collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/12/2026 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ramanujam Sudharsanan Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This material is subject to copyright law and is made available for private study, scholarship, and research purposes only. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Architecture fantasy mythology Sea Monsters South American Culture South Asian Culture https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/files/original/2afa622512845aad61ddd15dded02f29.jpeg c69d8d0ac598032e6fcde2224dbd4bba https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/files/original/3f9fc2f478d5d591198d5720ae8bd632.jpeg e055e361553ad6f42505a29c3f275932 https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/files/original/f8adba015c5e44a0536efd76647c161f.jpeg c99cfc16db761252d339f8b684842671 https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/files/original/3b3b401b0219ab8887cf6085c0c667cc.jpeg cdf2949fff4c985d668a8de39e3c6dc3 https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/files/original/2456f81ec145fed9e5f83516a7eafb45.jpeg 233a63bfb9c3521bc1c87052aea5e98d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Indigenous Creations Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Satsuma Elephant Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Satsuma Subject The topic of the resource Ceramics, Post Imjin War period, Japanese pottery, Satsumaware, Korean Pottery, pottery, Post tea wars, glazing techniques Description An account of the resource This is a Satsumaware elephant with gold enameling, intricate floral designs clustered about the surface, and imagery of Japanese high society. English stamp on the foot indicates dating to be from the late 19th to early 20th century production era. This style of pottery creation originated from after the Imjin war where Japan took korean craftsmen and women from Korea over to the Japanese mainland and forced them to live in small isolated communities to create pottery. Gradually, the korean population worked its way up in society, and assimilated into Japanese society where their workshops became world renowned for their product. ID: The ceramic elephant stands with its trunk raised in a trumpeting position, and, being connected to the head, its posture indicates the intention to use its trunk as a handle. On its back lies an elevated flat surface where its main function is most telling as a plant stand. The main body of the elephant is pitch black, with tiny light blue dots covering the surface. On the elephant's head, there is a raised surface in the shape of a crown painted with gold enamel. This gold enameling continues to trace along the edges of the trunk, tusks, nails, and is accented thoughtfully around various flower motifs on the elephant. The ears of the elephant are glazed in an ivory yellow color, as well as the painted image on the sides, displaying a picturesque Japanese social gathering. Four women and two men are standing clustered in a garden, each gender separate. The women stand close as they introduce a shy but beautiful woman to a potential suitor, the suitor's father or grandfather standing close beside him. The scene is quaint and modest, with little expressive energy. Physical Dimensions: 14.5’’ by 13.3’’ Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Personal Collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 20th century Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Amelia Tappler Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This material is subject to copyright law and is made available for private study, scholarship, and research purposes only. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Asian Pottery domestic ware export ware decorative ceramics Japanese culture Korean culture https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/files/original/10dc66f26425098f8be91a86444914cc.jpg 8fd753f5e23989ffb86221eebe6183d4 https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/files/original/70f4be506e92b26fcc90c020a03f63f8.jpg 207048a71cf5c1219c7511bf8b5409e5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Indigenous Creations Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Decorative Polish Souvenir Egg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown (Polish) Subject The topic of the resource Folk Art, Tourism, Souvenirs, Contemporary craft, Easter, Anthropology Description An account of the resource A handmade decorative Easter egg lying on a wooden base with a circular depression in the center. The egg is made from ceramic and covered with suede fabric; then painted green and decorated with a traditional glitter design. Purchased as a tourist souvenir from a street vendor in Kraków’s (Poland) main market square in 2013. It serves as a collectible item, and typically sold at high prices. ID: Displayed is a dark green egg with glitter decorations lying in a hand-carved square wooden stand with a circular depression in the center. The egg itself contains three crosses that span the exterior of the egg; each cross is formed by a central black line surrounded by two gold lines, with the addition of small silver dots running across the black lines spaced ~0.19 inches apart. Between the crosses are swirling gold glitter patterns, with occasional green glitter dots scattered Physical Dimensions (W x H x D): Wooden stand: 2.5” x 0.65” x 2.5”; Egg: 1.5” x 2.3” x 1.5” Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Personal Collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 2013 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Adrian Zagorowski Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This material is subject to copyright law and is made available for private study, scholarship, and research purposes only. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object 21st century Art Arts & Culture decoration Easter European Art Folk Art handmade Poland Polish Polish Culture Tourism https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/files/original/1771dc53d1b1ba47d34e7d7ae133b54c.JPG 289e3ac7425d47a7b15b683651fb342c https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/files/original/ad5dc1bf1996cea4c3ddd4bb6ccdb38c.JPG 2e1b3c9df9a4bd94305ebdc3e45ed794 https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/files/original/9495107d72a032b37bee95904b4f9c66.JPG 3c36628cd8467c3868c09f7fd8740418 https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/files/original/5a740b1432f802cc97a820799910d862.JPG a0b33f61574ded20bd54973869fd1f4a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Indigenous Creations Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ilẹkẹ (Beads) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown (Yoruba) Subject The topic of the resource Art & Design, History, Black Studies, Historical Artifact Description An account of the resource Handmade set of beads, strung together by a wire, the beads are made of coral and are reddish brown in color, around 2in in length and one each is 1in by .5. These are a type of bead worn during celebrations and other traditional events in the Yoruba culture, they were shipped from Nigeria around 2018. ID: A set of reddish beads, around 2ft in total, with each bead being 1in by .5in. Made of coral stacked on top in a circular pattern, sitting against a white background, with nothing around it. each beads having a different shade of red. Their cylindrical, hand-shaped form features natural texture and organic imperfections characteristic of coral. The set appears polished, with a glossy surface that reflects light, and no other objects are present in the image. Physical Dimensions: Approximately 2 ft in length, a singular bead is 1in in length and .5 in width Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Personal Collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 2018 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Oluwatoyin Souza Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This material is subject to copyright law and is made available for private study, scholarship, and research purposes only. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Accessory African Artifact African beads African History African Studies Architecture History Art History Beads celebration Diaspora Handmade jewelry Nigerian Artifact traditional fashion Yoruba Artifact https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/files/original/3b23a60019b3c7b4480795f55ff234cc.jpeg 982b4eb3743c174fade74ce28cef4ed1 https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/files/original/3832dc96321f4104c2f2d9ca6846a2dd.jpeg ac9d05f4703ccd692cdbada2f15719fe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Indigenous Creations Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oud Burner Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown (Morocco) Subject The topic of the resource Middle eastern and North African studies, Asian Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Religious studies Description An account of the resource A burner used to heat and burn oud chips or oud wood chips to be able to release their fragrance. They are shaped differently, some are like vases and blend in with your home décor. This one uses charcoal. You heat the charcoal on the stove and then in the middle of the burner you place the coal and then set the oud on top. It has been used for over 3000 years, many different demographics use it including but not limited to Arabs, Persians, and Indians ID: A tall, golden, metallic incense holder with a twisting, hourglass like shape. The texture of the holder is golden sparkles similar to glitter. The top of the opening is curved down like a U and back up where the corners meet. Physical Dimensions: ~10-14 inches in height, ~4-6 inches in width and the base is about 3 to 4 inches Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Personal Collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 20th century Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rehondra Davidson Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This material is subject to copyright law and is made available for private study, scholarship, and research purposes only. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource English, Arabic, Darija Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/files/original/f5a153b1335d88167b9c67a262092ccb.jpg bdccd20c84c2626bc2d3cc2f6fddba0a https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/files/original/e3b79d77c20f3fcb67c57c6e2f7a06dc.jpg a40e7d47c37e53e19f79f0fa087b6599 https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/files/original/c3ef27c293348d3cdcafb4fdadbf3b68.jpg 5710a7201584ef695ca6a3b4aa0b0af7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Indigenous Creations Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kenyan Beaded Bracelet Representing the National Flag Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Artisan in Kenya Subject The topic of the resource African Studies, Cultural Anthropology, Art History, Economics Description An account of the resource This handcrafted Kenyan beaded wristband, featuring the country’s flag colors: black, red, green, and white, is a testament to Kenya’s rich heritage. The tight weave of tiny plastic beads forms a solid circle, symbolizing pride, unity, and cultural identity. The beaded bracelets are commonly made and sold by Kenyan artisans, particularly in Maasai communities, where beadwork is a long-standing cultural practice tied to identity, economy, and artistic expression. My cousin gifted it to me in February 2018, just before my grandpa’s passing. Every time I look at it, it reminds me of the significance of my roots, especially during challenging times. ID: The bracelet comprises several lines of tiny, round plastic beads, each representing a specific color of Kenya’s flag. At the top, the black beads signify the skin color of the nation’s people. Below, the red beads are edged with a thin white line, representing the struggle for freedom during the colonial era. At the bottom, the green beads point to the country’s soil and natural beauty. In the center, beads form a white Maasai shield adorned with spears, further emphasizing the country’s cultural heritage. The bracelet is tightly woven from hundreds of small plastic beads stitched together using strong nylon thread, forming a flexible loop that wraps snugly yet comfortably on your wrist. Physical Dimensions: Approximately 7 inches long, 0.75 inches wide Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Personal Collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 2018 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This material is subject to copyright law and is made available for private study, scholarship, and research purposes only. Relation A related resource Ndege, Robina Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource Non-verbal item; cultural symbolism conveyed through the colors and designs Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Kenyan Heritage; Beaded Art; Beaded Jewelry; Jewelry Design; Maasai Beadwork; Handmade Craft; Artisanal Techniques; Symbolism in Art; Memory and Objects; Personal Artifacts; Small Business; Microeconomics; East African Craft Markets; Cultural Symbolism