The British Museum's collection has grown since 1753 and the acquisition of the founding collection of Sir Hans Sloane. Objects have been acquired in a variety of ways. Some objects are subject to ...

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Complete antler tine, condition adequate. Tip possibly used as implement. Chalk residue and black stain.

Curator's comments A record card accompanying this material says that it was probably excavated by one of the Turner Bequest expeditions to Cyprus between 1893 and 1896. The diagnostic Iron Age ...

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The British Museum cares for a large collection of tao'a (treasures) from the Pacific island of Rapa Nui (Easter Island), many of which are seen as living entities and extensions of people. Over the ...