INDIANA UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY hosts “The Journey of Women: Yemeni Women and Social Growth” through August 13, 2027. The exhibit features silver jewelry and textiles created for and worn by women from various regions of Yemen. The jewelry showcases the meticulous craftsmanship of skilled silversmiths who passed their techniques down through generations. Once gifted, this jewelry becomes part of a family’s movable wealth and is considered the property of women. Yemeni women have the autonomy to decide how to use their jewelry, including the option to sell it in times of economic need. The themes explored in the exhibit include recognizing the social capital of Yemeni women through their material culture and how this influences their identities and the transition from girlhood to womanhood, all while preserving their cultural heritage. This exhibition was made possible through the generous donation of the David and Marjorie Ransom Collection of Yemeni Jewelry by Mrs. Marjorie Ransom, a former U.S. diplomat to Yemen. Shown: Installation shot. Image courtesy of Indiana University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and the Trustees of Indiana University. Photographed by Anna Powell Denton.

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