Long almond-shaped woven object. The center weaving forms geometric diamond-like motifs going down the vertical axis, each one intersected by a thin horizontal weft.
Back of a long brown almond-shaped woven object. Its surface appears to consist of various patches of brown layered on one another.
Detail of the long brown almond-shaped woven object, showing the intricacies of its weaving, consisting of various shades of brown cloth coming together and dyed to form geometric diamond patterns.
Side view of a long brown almond-shaped woven object resting on white cloth. Its surface appears to consist of various patches of brown layered on one another.
Side view of a long brown almond-shaped woven object resting on white cloth. Its surface appears to consist of various patches of brown layered on one another.
Long almond-shaped woven object resting diagonally, next to a yellow label, on white tissues. The center weaving forms vertically-running geometric diamond-like motifs, each one intersected by a thin horizontal weft.
Long almond-shaped woven object resting horizontally, next to a yellow label, on white tissues. The center weaving forms vertically-running geometric diamond-like motifs, each one intersected by a thin horizontal weft.
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Unknown Maker, Egyptian

Ibis

Maker

Unknown Maker, Egyptian

Culture

Egyptian

Title

Ibis

Period

Ptolemaic period

Year

304-30 BCE

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

linen

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Egypt Exploration Fund

Object Number

15.031

Type

Publications

  • Journal

Manual / Issue 18: Nature

 RISD Museum’s Manual 18 Celebrates Nature

In our [Chamoru] culture, inafa’maolek is our most important value. It roughly translates as “to make good for each other.” Inafa’maolek teaches us that all things are connected and related, including people, environments, and all species. Because all things are interwoven, we must always act with guinaiya and respetu, love and respect.  

–Craig Santos Perez, introduction

Manual 18 explores human interactions with the natural world, from frank awe and deep appreciation of the immediate moment to eternal questions and ancient unfinished business. This issue of Manual complements the exhibition Being and Believing in the Natural World, co-curated by Gina Borromeo, Wai Yee Chiong, and Sháńdíín Brown, on view at the RISD Museum now through May 7, 2023.

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, Egyptian
Ibis, 304-30 BCE
linen
Egypt Exploration Fund 15.031

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