Pair of Tibetan Ivory Chopsticks with ivory-tipped knife, China, 19th century; dagger with tortoiseshell handle in lobed tortoiseshell case, brass mounts; length 12 inches.
William Howard, Sr. collection
Opium pipe
unknown origin, probably Asiatic
William Howard, Sr. collection
Two Polynesian Carved Wood War Clubs
One identified "from Fiji Islands," (very minor losses), length 38 and 40 inches
William Howard, Sr. Collection
A photograph in frame and another framed description of the house (hung together)
William bought house known as Scott house during 1870s. He was son of Wm sr who was founder of the Congregational Church in 1829
They travelled extensively and donated a large collection of minerals and curiosities, some displayed in the case below.
African Ax
19th century, length 16 1/2 inches
William Howard, Sr. collection
Polynesian Carved Wood Paddle
19th century, chip-carved with all-over triangular motif, length 43 inches (repair)
William Howard, Sr. collection
Polynesian Shark's Teeth and Wood Tool
19th century, length 18 1/2 inches
Part of the William Howard, Sr. collection
Engraved Whalebone Walking Stick
Dated 1851, tapering form, inscribed "To M. Coffin by Capt. Slocum Ship Ontario of Sandwich Islands April 1851," surrounded by flowering branches and a whale, (minute chip, very minor cracks), length 36 inches.
Part of the William Howard, Sr. collection
Beaded American Indian Leather Tobacco Pouch
Mid 19th-century, with tag "...made by the Indians in Oregon," rounded leather pouch with pressed brass tie buttons above a beaded reserve over shell and fiber tassels, (wear), length 10 1/2 inches
Part of the William Howard, Sr. collection
African Ivory Figure Carving
19th century, decorated with various devices, and human form carved in relief with a spiral carved tapering tip, length 10 1/8 inches
Part of the William Howard, Sr. collection
