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SpearK4.241

Spear with metal point that flares slightly at the ends and has a ferrule that fits overtop the end of a wooden handle. The butt end of the handle is tapered to a sharp point.

Culture
Central African ?
Material
wood and iron metal
Made in
Congo ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Thumb PianoAe46

Light tan-coloured musical instrument covered with curvilinear designs burnt onto the surface and blackened ends. Hollow body with a flat top and rounded bottom; ten keys are made from stiff strips of wood attached to the top of the body; two protrusions at one end of body. The word "Kubom" inscribed in blue ink along one side.

Culture
Central African
Material
wood, plant fibre ? and adhesive ?
Made in
Cameroon
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hand BellAe57

Elongated black metal bell with a knob-like wooden handle attached at the top; clapper is missing.

Culture
Central African
Material
metal
Made in
Cameroon
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MatK4.179 c-e

Rectangular, plaid-like mat with fringed sides (part c). The mat is natural coloured with thin brown vertical stripes and lighter brown horizontal stripes of various widths, creating a plaid-like effect. There is a fine, long fringe on the two ends. There is a medium-length fringe on one long side. There is a very short fringe on the other side. Rectangular, plaid-like mat with fringed sides (part d). The mat is natural coloured with thin brown vertical stripes and lighter brown horizontal stripes of various widths, creating a plaid-like effect. One woven side is longer than the other, causing the ends to curve inward slightly. There is a fine, long fringe on the two ends. There is a medium-length fringe on one side. There is a very short fringe on the other side. Rectangular, striped mat with fringed sides (part e). The mat is natural coloured with thin brown stripes and lighter brown stripes of various widths. One woven side is longer than the other, creating a trapezoid shape. There is a fine, long fringe on the two ends. There is a medium-length fringe on one side. There is a very short fringe on the other side.

Culture
Central African
Material
plant fibre
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bag359/1

A woven basketry bag. Rectangular and mostly flat, with an overlapping flap at the front. The main design is consisting of large dark brown diamond-shaped geometric patterning on a brown and light brown checkered background. The edges are sewn with black thread with a pattern of varying lengths inward. Lined with light yellow cloth.

Culture
Central African
Material
grass, fibre and dye
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeK4.11

Long knife with angled blade and ivory handle. Scrolled metal piece for a slip guard is attached between the blade and the handle. A metal knob secures the end of the handle.

Culture
Central African ?
Material
elephant ivory and iron metal
Made in
Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK4.41 a-e

Four figures in a canoe (a). The standing figure at the front (b) is holding a paddle to his left that extends just slightly past the base under his feet, and the other standing figure at the back (c) is holding a paddle to his left that extends down past the top of the canoe's hull. The standing figures each have a peg extending down from the bottom of their bases, and these pegs fit into holes at the front and back of the canoe. There is an extra small hole beside the larger hole at the back of the canoe. There are two kneeling figures inside the canoe (d and e). The figures are stained ? dark brown, and the canoe is brown on both sides with an incised geometric design mainly consisting of two rows of alternating solid brown squares and squares filled with horizontal lines separated by a thin horizontal zigzag band.

Culture
Central African
Material
wood and stain ?
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK4.14 a-c

Bearded human figure (part a) carved with geometric designs on the body, a jester collar, and a double-horned curved downward jester hat. Holding a separable spear (part b) in his right hand while his left hand is holding a separable sickle (part c). Black with light design.

Culture
Central African ?
Material
wood
Made in
Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LadleK4.3

A brown wood ladle with a deep circular bowl and a pierced geometric design on the handle. The handle design consists of two central rectangular sections, each of which has an 'x' cut out, and is connected to the bowl with a leg-like prong feature with an arch and a point at the top.

Culture
Central African ?
Material
wood
Made in
Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mask938/2

Light-brown woven mask with bulbous nose and bushy beard. The back of the mask has large woven cables in diagonal rows. The front of the mask has tightly woven cables is rows.

Culture
Central African
Material
palm leaf
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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