Magnesite Collection

Pomo baskets and magnesite beads, 1924, c1924. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Pomo baskets and magnesite beads, 1924, c1924. Indian crafts, California

Statue of Idrimi, Late Bronze Age / Syrian, 16th century BC
Head of a statue of Idrimi, a king of Alalakh, Late Bronze Age/Syrian, 16th century BC. An inscription in Babylonian cuneiform script says that he was one of the sons of the royal house of Aleppo

Magnesite
Dyed magnesite specimen

POMO BASKETS, c1924. Magnesite beads and woven baskets made by Pomo Native Americans in California. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1924

Allegory of the unreliability of Spain and the freedom and prosperity of the Seven Provincien, the Dutch Garden, Willem Pietersz. Buytewech, 1615

Title print for the pamphlet, Ghy Patriotten thans kijck uut, kijck uut, Siet wat een vreemden Dans om de Hollandtsche Bruut, Anonymous, 1615

Magnesite crystals in groundmass, close-up

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Discover the ancient connection between magnesite and human civilization through the Statue of Idrimi, a Late Bronze Age artifact from Syria, dating back to the 16th century BC. This majestic statue was adorned with magnesite beads, showcasing the value of this mineral in early cultures. Fast forward to the 20th century, and we find the Pomo Native Americans utilizing magnesite in their intricately woven baskets. The mineral's versatility extends beyond history, as it also holds a symbolic meaning in the Allegory of the Unreliability of Spain and the Freedom and Prosperity of the Seven. The title print for the pamphlet, "Ghy Patriotten thans kijck uut, kijck uut, Siet wat" (Translation: "You Patriots, look out, look out, See what"), highlights the importance of being aware of the unreliable and the potential benefits of freedom and prosperity. Magnesite crystals, nestled in their groundmass, continue to captivate us with their unique beauty and historical significance.