Every year I dedicate two blog posts 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.
A gift idea for the Cultural Anthropologist
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Tree of Life Universal Religion Ornament available through Anatomology |
While not all cultural anthropologists study religion they do study cultures. Religion is part of culture. Therefore this ornament may be the best gift this holiday season. The giftee can use this for the holiday or all year round to celebrate the religious and cultural diversity that exists globally. This and various other anthropological gifts is available through Anatomology.
A gift idea for the Archaeological Anthropologist
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| This archaeologically themed bag is available through SpaceAdventure1 |
Archaeologists have to haul their gear to sites, so this appropriately themed bag may be an excellent gift idea! While it won't hold all of the field necessities it can carry several of the key ones. Furthermore, this bag can be used on the off season to carry anything and almost everything the giftee needs. Check this item out at SpaceAdventure1.
A gift idea for the Linguistic Anthropologist
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| Linguistic anthropology themed mug is available through AmendableMugs |
Does your favorite linguistic anthropologist like Pho? Do they just like mugs? Maybe coffee or tea? If you answered yes to any or all of the above then this is the best gift! This versatile mug is made in the USA, dishwasher and microwave safe, and safe for all types of food and drink. It is available through AmendableMugs.
A gift idea for the Biological Anthropologist
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| Customized chocolates available through LindyPopChocs |
These adorable and delicious chocolates might be the sweetest treat that you give this holiday season, and they are available in two different variations of chocolate. They are customizable in the sense of the message you wish to add to the pyramid, and LindyPopChocs has various other archaeological options (e.g. ancient Rome) and anthropological (e.g. ancient fossils, teeth, and travel) if this does not work for your special giftee.
1 comment:
I thought that this was a neat idea for a blog post. People often have trouble with picking out gifts, so if the person reading this blog post knows an anthropologist and is having trouble choosing a gift this is the perfect post for them. I think that these are cool ideas for gifts that also acknowledging the person's interest. I also like how the links to the items were posted. Not only does the link take you to the item available for purchase, but it is also helping promote someone's products.
McKenzie Williams
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