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OrnamentK5.17

Oval shaped hollow ornament resembling a pot. Has a large looped ring on the top and a small circular hole on the bottom.

Culture
Zulu
Material
wood
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceK5.16

Snuff necklace. Red, white, and blue beads with large green glass beads in between. Pendant is a small ribbed gourd or nut shell?

Culture
Zulu
Material
glass, gourd fruit ? and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerK5.14

Gourd container with a geometric design of copper wires that have been inserted into the surface.

Culture
Zulu
Material
gourd fruit and copper metal
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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WhipK5.11

Thin brown handle that is slightly wider at the bottom and curves and tapers around in a U-shape. Small piece of braided yellow fibre is attached to the end.

Culture
Zulu
Material
leather skin and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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WhipK5.9

Long wooden handle with a brass cartridge on end. Whip is braided and attached to the end of the handle.

Culture
Zulu ?
Material
leather skin, brass metal and wood
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Axe BladeK5.43

Blade with overall triangular shape. The edges flare slightly at the curved blade edge.

Culture
Zulu
Material
iron metal ?
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3512/30

Circular basket with flared opening. Walls curve into a rounded base. Large eight-petal flower design in centre bottom, with petals extending upward to rim. Flower is black with a wide white border. Inverted triangle motif formed in negative space between petals along basket opening. Triangles are orange-brown; basket opening is done in black. Patterns are visible on interior and exterior.

Culture
Zulu
Material
palm leaf, grass fibre and dye
Made in
Natal, South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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