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FigureM3.250

Unknown object. May be a household god. It resembles a fish (has pectoral fin and 2 side fins) with very sharp teeth. Face is carved on both sides. It has a small hole in the bottom and therefore may have been attached to something at one time.

Culture
North African
Material
stone ?
Made in
Egypt
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Coin2189/507

Both sides bear a concentric circle design with script in between the circles.

Culture
North African
Material
gold metal
Made in
Tunisia ? or Egypt ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cross2189/20

Cross composed of wood and metal with a narrow metal stem with a wider sphere at its centre and a circular three-tiered metal base. The arms of the cross are ornamented with metal bands of bas-relief geometric decoration as well as two ornamental fan or floral decorative elements at the inner corners of one side. The corners of the cross are emphasized by red glass beads, as are the ends of the arms and the tip of the cross. The wooden centre of the cross depicts a crucifixion on the face and two figures on the reverse, both carved in bas-relief.

Culture
North African ?
Material
metal, wood and glass
Made in
Ethiopia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Amulet1251/8

Metal amulet (hamsa or khamsa) in shape of an open right hand. The row of four fingers are jointed by a metal cross-piece. Fastened to the middle finger at the top is a metal rivet, loop and ring. The bottom also has a metal rivet and loop. An Intricate design covers the front surface: the palm has a double square/8 pointed star-like design, while the fingers have vine-like designs. The back is undecorated.

Culture
North African ?
Material
brass metal
Made in
Morocco ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Belt424/43

A dark embroidered belt with a spiral floral design and the buckle pieces sewn into a classic shield shape rimmed with red and having a fleur-de-lis at the centre.

Culture
North African ?
Material
silk fibre ?, metal and skin
Made in
“North Africa ?” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat424/6

Red fez style cap with a rounded crown and a long black tassel attached to the top.

Culture
North African ?
Material
wool fibre, fibre and dye
Made in
“North Africa ?” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sword1310/1 a-b

Blade without handle in wooden scabbard decorated with painted curly designs, wrapped with knotted cord, and with a fringe of green and brown beads with teeth at ends. A smaller scabbard is held in place on one side of large scabbard by knotted cord. Four pieces of skin with fur are held by the cord that is wrapped around scabbard. A loop of knotted cord comes off one edge of scabbard for hanging. The blade is decorated with engraved wave and circle designs on one side along back edge and at end. Two sets of three holes are also along back edge as are two barbed protrusions.

Culture
North African ?
Material
metal, wood, fibre, skin, glass ? and paint
Made in
“North Africa ?” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SpoonM3.75 a-b

Bone spoon in two pieces with a shallow, circular bowl (part b) and long thin handle with a knob and two incised lines at the end (part a).

Culture
North African
Material
bone
Made in
Egypt
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VaseM3.49

Small green vase. The body is cylinder shaped with a flat bottom and rounded shoulders. There is a short stout neck opening to a wide, splayed rim.

Culture
North African
Material
glass
Made in
Egypt
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerK1.1

Wooden container with a cylindrical shaped handle, a triangular flat back with a large cone protrusion. The container is covered in black dyed leather and studded with nails. There is a hole at the end of the handle. The bottom edge of the base has holes with remnants of fibre twine still attached.

Culture
North African
Material
wood, brass metal, leather skin, dye and fibre
Made in
“North Africa” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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