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Mathers Museum
Store
Items
featured in the Mathers Museum Store reflect the diversity of
cultures found in the rest of the Museum. The Mathers Museum Store offers
toys and games, books, masks, figurines, pottery and much more. Come to
the Museum store to find out-of-the-ordinary gifts for friends and family,
or to treat yourself to unique items with an international flair.
The Mathers Museum Store also features a wide range of jewelry from the
four corners of the globe, including Balinese silver, Kenyan metalwork,
Baltic amber and more. Click here to see some of
our new pieces.
All proceeds from the Mathers Museum Store support a variety of museum
activities, including school tours and the care of the museum's
collections.
Wooden Skeletons from Guatemala Hand carved and painted by Mayan
Indian artisans, these skeletons have movable arms and are available in
two sizes, small (6" to 8" high) and large (15" to 18" high). |
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Raku fired pottery from South Africa
Hand-pressed in a mold and then glazed by the artist, these colorful
sculptures represent women from the Ndebele, Zulu and Xhosa tribes.
The pieces are fired at high temperatures and then placed in sawdust
while still hot, giving them a unique crackle finish. |
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Vietnamese Tea Set
This contemporary design tea set includes 4 cups and saucers and a
matching teapot with trivet. In a stunning black matte glaze outside
and two-tone crackle (burgundy and cream) glaze on the inside. Made by
Craft Link in Vietnam.
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Finger Puppet Theater from Peru
Put on a show with finger puppets! This theater, made from wood and
fabric, has pegs to hold six puppets, red curtains can be tied back at
show time. Assorted puppets, knit by women artisans in the highlands
of Peru, are also available.
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Beaded Bracelet from India
Bright glass beads dangle from this fun, colorful, elasticized
bracelet. Made by Indian artisans for the Tara organization; a group
leading the movement opposing the use of child labor in India.
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Dragonfly Pin from Bulgaria
Funky and fun, this pin is handmade in Bulgaria by Lalo Orna. The
Mathers Museum store carries earrings, necklaces and rings from this
company -- creative plastic jewelry produced with a unique and
artistic sensibility.
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Beaded Earrings from Guatemala
A dynamic color combination and fluid shape make these beaded earrings
an inexpensive addition to any outfit. Handmade in Guatemala by Mayan
Indian artisans.
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Finift Earrings from Russia
Elaborate metal work decorates these beautiful earrings of
hand-painted enamel on porcelain. Made in Russia.
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