Bucke Miller, Elizabeth

Doll of a Woman, c.1960

A wooden doll of a woman. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_43

Location: Shelf 31 Box 2

Subject: Nepal

Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous

Knives in Sheath, c.1960

Three knives, two small and one large, in a wooden sheath. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_54

Location: Shelf 31 Box 3

Subject: Nepal, Knife

Format: Weapons

Makra Idol, c.1960

A wooden Makra idol representing the reconciliation of opposites. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_36

Location: Shelf 31 Box 2

Subject: Nepal

Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous

Metal Statue of Ganesha, c.1960

A metla statue of Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively. 

Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_11

Location: Shelf 31 Box 1

Subject: Nepal, Statue

Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous

Metal Statue of Vajarasattva, c.1960

A metal statue of Vajarasattva, the culmination of all the positive qualities of Buddha. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively. 

Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_10

Location: Shelf 31 Box 1

Subject: Nepal

Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous

Nepalese Fabric, c.1960

A piece of Nepalese fabric with an orange, gold, black, and white design.  This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_59

Location: Shelf 31 Box 3

Subject: Nepal

Format: Textiles

Plaque of a Hindu Goddess, c.1960

A wooden Durqa plaque of a Hindu Goddess standing astride a lion and a lotus throne. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_33

Location: Shelf 31 Box 2

Subject: Nepal

Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous, Plaques/Trophies

Pot with Lid, c.1960

A wooden pot and lid. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_46

Location: Shelf 31 Box 2

Subject: Nepal

Format: Glassware/Ceramics, Miscellaneous

Sewn Leaf Bowl, c.1960

A bowl sewn from leaves. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_38

Location: Shelf 31 Box 2

Subject: Nepal

Format: Miscellaneous

Small Ceremonial Bell, c.1960

A small brass ceremonial bell used to awaken the deities. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively. 

Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_08

Location: Shelf 31 Box 1

Subject: Nepal, Bell

Format: Miscellaneous

Statue of Bhairava, c.1960

A wooden statue of Bhairava, god of power. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_37

Location: Shelf 31 Box 2

Subject: Nepal

Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous

Statue of Lama, c.1960

A wooden statue of Lama, a teacher or a monk. The drum symbolizes detachment of the body, and the ball symbolizes female wisdom. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_29

Location: Shelf 31 Box 2

Subject: Nepal

Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous

Wall Hanging Plaque, c.1960

A dark wooden wall hanging depicting a Hindu Goddess standing astride a lion and a lotus throne. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_34

Location: Shelf 31 Box 2

Subject: Nepal

Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous

Wooden Buddha Plaque, c.1960

A wooden plaque depicting the birth of Buddha from the side of the Great Mother. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_28

Location: Shelf 31 (Box 2)

Subject: Nepal

Format: Artwork/Photography

Wooden Hukka Pipe, c.1960

A wooden hukka pipe with a string attached. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively. 

Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_22

Location: Shelf 31 Box 1

Subject: Nepal, Pipes

Format: Miscellaneous

Wooden Statue of Ganesha, c.1960

A carved wooden statue of Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles. A sticker on the back reads "Dr. & Mrs. Edgar Miller Liverpool, Pennsylvania". This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively. 

Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_15

Location: Shelf 31 Box 1

Subject: Nepal

Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous

Wooden Statue of Mahakala, c.1960

A carved wooden statue of Mahakala, the Fierce Protector. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively. 

Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_16

Location: Shelf 31 Box 1

Subject: Nepal

Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous

Wooden Stupa, c.1960

A woooden stupa, a three-dimensional mandala and a palace of Buddha named "Vajrabhairava." This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_42

Location: Shelf 31 Box 2

Subject: Nepal

Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous

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