Elizabeth Chin

@labspeceth.bsky.social

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I am an anthropologist and editor in chief of American Anthropologist. Talking about editing, being transparent and stuff like that. #academicsky #anthropology

Woman holding a newborn baby, standing outdoors with mountains in the background.
Lined notebook page covered in hand-written notes.
Capital letters alphabet in large typeface.
Small black kitten lying on its back with a large black and white pitbull in the background. Context: the pitbull has just given the kitten a bath.
Two spelling bee boards. Both with the letters c,I,a,l,t,u,I,n. The right-hand board has the 'i' in the center, the left-hand board has the 'c' in the center.
Image of human hand melded with a computer keyboard.
Stainless steel Chinese shaped spoon Inside the bowl of the spon are rows of little teeth for grating.
Chinese watering can. Bright shiny tin, it has one spout toward the bottom, jutting to the left parallel to the table. The central core of the can is rount and tall, with a second spout at the top. On the right hand side is a perfectly round circle that acts as a handle.
On the left, two metal tools, trowel shaped. A metal ruler is next to them. To the right another smaller trowel shaped tool being held in someone's hand.
A foggy gray beach with dunes in the distance. Also in the distance a man walking a dog.
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Vodou flag in progress -- a curving floral sequin background in buff color, with over-sewing of yellow, light brown and blue flowers. Bottom left is the face of a woman, long brown beaded hair, cowry eyes.