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NecklaceK4.148

White beads and half of a large kaoke pear strung on thread.

Culture
Southern African
Material
fibre, kaoke pear fruit and glass
Made in
Zambia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceK4.147

Half of a kaoke pear with a few white beads and a grass ring strung on thread.

Culture
Southern African
Material
grass, fibre, glass and kaoke pear fruit
Made in
Zambia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceK4.146

White beads, pieces of wood, and several tendrils strung on brown thread.

Culture
Southern African
Material
glass, fibre and wood
Made in
Zambia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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AwlK4.140

Awl with needle-like pointed tip and tapered wooden handle.

Culture
Southern African
Material
iron metal and wood
Made in
Zambia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK4.139

"Divining tortoise" figure made from a clay-covered tortoise shell that has been dusted with red ochre(?) and ornamented with rows of red and black abrus(?) seeds. There is a tube protruding from the bottom.

Culture
Southern African
Material
clay, abrus seed, tortoise shell and ochre mineral ?
Made in
Zambia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleK4.134

Round gourd with holes and seeds inside that is mounted on a wooden stick.

Culture
Southern African
Material
seed, gourd fruit ? and wood
Made in
Zambia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketAb301 a-b

Slightly boat-shaped rectangular basket box (part a) with a lid (part b) made of palm leaf overlaid with stiff woven grass of both dark brown and cream colour. Pattern resulting is a series of interlocking diamonds and zigzags. The base of both the basket and lid are a solid piece of wood sewn into the basket with fibre. The basket and lid have slightly convex long sides. The basket (part a) has two slats bound for the rim which are separated from the main design by a horizontal, black, braided edge. Main design consists of five lozenge patterns around the sides bofdered by counter-clock-wise pointing diagonal lines in dark and light brown. The lid (part b) has a longitudinal lozenge-patterned band with perpendicular zig zags at either side while the sides have a vertical zig zag pattern and are eded with black braids.

Culture
Southern African
Material
wood, rattan, grass and palm leaf
Made in
Southern Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3505/25

Beaded antelope-like figure, with an internal metal structure wrapped in cloth. Head is rectangle-like with straight antlers and flat ears; both are done in black with pearl blue tips. Face is orange with black throughout, imitating the eyes, nose and mouth. Animal has a cylindrical-shaped body and long thin legs; done in light blue. Short orange tail hangs from back, with black fringe along the bottom edge. Concentric triangle pattern circles the body and neck; done in black, orange and pearl blue. Black and orange bands along the legs.

Culture
Southern African
Material
glass, dye, cotton fibre and metal
Made in
South Africa ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3505/24

Beaded antelope-like figure, with an internal metal structure wrapped in cloth. Head is oval-shaped with curved antlers and protruding triangular ears; both done in metallic grey. Face is yellow with metallic grey throughout, imitating the eyes, nose and mouth. Animal has a cylindrical-shaped body and angled legs, done in light green; chest and buttocks are yellow. Flat yellow tail hangs from back, with green fringe along the bottom edge. Concentric diamond designs circle the legs, body and neck. Concentric triangle designs across the chest and buttocks. Motifs are done in metallic grey, yellow and light green.

Culture
Southern African
Material
glass, dye, cotton fibre and metal
Made in
South Africa ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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