Gift Giving 13: Giving Back to the Anthropologists in Your Life

Twice a year every year I dedicate a blog post to something a little different and fun: gifts for the anthropologist.  I attempt to highlight handmade and/or fair trade items as these most closely mirror the values of anthropology in cultural understanding and preservation.  If you happen to know an anthropologist, someone with interests in anthropology, an anthropology major or graduate, or someone who shares these same values feel free to look into one of these amazing gifts, particularly as many small business and makers are being or have been hit hard economically by the recent Covid-19 Pandemic:

Gifts for Sociocultural Anthropologists

Sociocultural anthropologists are always on the go, and then they are not on the go as they stop and observe or participate in the culture(s) they are studying.  Therefore it may be best to help them remember who they are while also maintaining that part of the culture but still a stranger distance with this pinback button set!   These nine buttons pay homage to one of (if not the) founding father of modern sociocultural anthropology, Franz Boas.  Available through a shop called OakesBayRoad on Etsy.

Gifts for Biological (Physical) Anthropologists

If the biological (physical) anthropological leaning individual you know is either a paleoanthropologist or has any knowledge of human evolution this cute t-shirt acknowledging the recent discovery of Neanderthal-human relations and the benefits of them might be the perfect match!  (Much like our human great+-grandmothers and great+-grandfathers!)  The StudyofMan shop on Etsy has this shirt, which comes in various sizes and colors, and several other anthropological related gifts in case this one just does not do the trick.

Gifts for Linguistic Anthropologists

Linguists study language, so this play on words mug seems like a very appropriate gift option, particularly if the receiver is also a Star Wars fan (or just a Baby Yoda fan).  This Yoda and linguistic inspired mug is available through Amendable Mugs on Etsy.

Gifts for Archaeological Anthropologists (Archaeologists)

It is not often that archaeologists have to dress up, but it does happen from time to time.  Therefore this vintage trowel tie clip may be the needed and best accessory for the formal archaeological wardrobe.  This piece can also act as a brooch for individuals who do not don a tie for their formal look, making it more versatile for the archaeologist you know.  Get it fast from ElleFulton on Etsy!