introduction BEGINNINGS: THE PHOEBE HEARST ERA (1902-1920) THE PHOEBE HEARST COLLECTIONS GUATEMALA NATIVE CALIFORNIA ALASKAN ESKIMO PHILIPPINES ANCIENT NORTH AMERICA ANCIENT PERU ANCIENT egypt Predynastic Period 01. Jars 02. Jackal-shape; grayware stone 03. Double-bird “pelta” palette; siltstone, ostrich eggshell Early Dynastic Period Old Kingdom New Kingdom/Third Intermediate Ptolemaic/Roman Periods ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN TRANSITION (1920-1945) EXPANSION (1945-1960) CULMINATION (1960-1980) RECENT YEARS (1980-2001) RECENT ACQUISITIONS Jackal-shape; graywacke stone El Ahaiwah, tomb 226; Naqada II 6–19071 Palettes were used for grinding face and body paints, which served as cosmetics, insect repellents, and sun protection.