1776 African Youth of the Dales
Yorkshire family discover they are descendants of a slave
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1984 Miners' Strike Symbol of support
Italian bag of sugar representing friendship and solidarity
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Carving of the Hindu God Garuda
Also a national symbol of Thailand and Indonesia
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Crocodile Skull and Ornaments
Ornaments taken from a crocodile's stomach
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Galapagos Tortoise
Only existing specimen of the extinct Barrington Island Tortoise
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German Refugee's Doll
One lady's special reminder of her childhood before WWII
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Japanese Stencil Design
A Meiji stencil illustrating the legend of Urashima Taro
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Javanese Shadow Puppet
Made in 1994 by East Java craftsman from stiff leather parchment
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Killer Whale Souvenir Plate
How killer whales got their name
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Louisa Pesel's Travels
An Embroiders travel record of Europe, India and Egypt 1903-1947
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Military Patchwork Quilt
Quilt made by a soldier from military uniforms
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Mok the Gorilla
A Gorilla who lived in London Zoo from 1932 until his death in 1938
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Nigerian Ibibio Puppets
Social sculptures for democratic change
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Quilt made from ties
A hand stitched quilt made by Mrs Worth in the 1960s
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Rudston Venus Mosaic
From a 4thC Roman Villa discovered in East Yorkshire
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Russian Revolution Diary
Diary of a tutor to the Tzar of Russia's nephews
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Serapis Dedication Tablet
Evidence of a Roman temple in York
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Ship of the Dead
Made by the Dayak peoples of Borneo to carry souls to the afterlife
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Ship's Log of The Diana
The sad account of a Victorian whaling ship
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Sioux Warrior Shirt
Painted figures show victories over the wearer's enemies
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The Silent Traveller in the Yorkshire Dales
The beauty of The Dales seen through the eyes of Chiang Yee
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The Wanderer
Contemporary artist Yinka Shonibare's response to a slaveship tragedy
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