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AnkletK2.395 a-b

Pair of long, chain-like ankle rattles made from palm leaf; leaf has been folded and secured to form a series of pyramidal containers with stones inserted. A fibrous twined cord is strung through two sides of each container to create a long chain.

Culture
Mossi
Material
palm leaf and stone
Made in
Burkina Faso
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mask1373/20

Mask with two horn-like projections that point upward and curve convexly. The horn-like pieces are linked together in the middle by a square decorated with a white X-like design, on a black background. The horn-like pieces are decorated with red-brown, white-grey, and black geometric designs of lines, triangles, and squares. The helmet part is decorated with red-brown, white-grey, and black triangles on the upper half and horizontal lines on the bottom half which extend to two squares which protrude outward at the sides of both ends. The eyes are carved out as vertical rectangles. The nose, mouth with teeth, and beard are geometric rectanglur features. Fibre rope is threaded through the holes made along the sides of the mask.

Culture
Mossi
Material
wood, paint and fibre
Made in
Burkina Faso
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureAg75

Figure depicting a stylized female with a flattened head, the top edge is an arc as viewed from the side, with a pointed nose and ears, and stylized hair represented by incised lines. The figure's body is formed by a cylindrical shape that tapers at the neck with a slight indent to hold a string of red glass beasd at the base. The figure also has metal hoop earrings and incised designs on the chest and body.

Culture
Mossi
Material
wood, metal, fibre and glass
Made in
Burkina Faso
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mask1373/11

Wooden carved and painted antelope mask. Large, protruding, triangular snout; two raised, round eyes; two large horns that curve inwards on top; and two smaller ears that taper to a sharp point behind the horns. Mask has thick band around its perimeter with a line of evenly spaced holes. Decorated with black and white geometric designs, with thin reddish line; inside of snout and ears also painted red.

Culture
Mossi
Material
wood, paint, metal and synthetic fibre
Made in
Burkina Faso
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK2.227

Woman with a large belly and an elongated head hanging down from being stooped over. Face is marked with tribal scars of diagonal grooves. Four sets of grooves radiate from the navel. Back is hunched over with the arms resting at either side. The knees are bent and the feet are long.

Culture
Senufo ? or Mossi ?
Material
wood
Made in
Burkina Faso
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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