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PinM4.46 a-b

Pair of gold-plated silver pins (parts a-b), semi-hemispherical in shape with a large round hole in the centre. Floral filigree decoration is applied all around the outer surface. The edge consists of a tooth-like border composed of groups of small dots. Both pins are similar in appearance.

Culture
Saudi ?
Material
silver metal and gold metal
Made in
Saudi Arabia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceM4.45

Silver necklace consisting of square hinge-linked band with hammered design. Three, central squares have inlayed, circular pieces of green and red glass. Along the bottom centre is a wide chain fringe with flower and scroll motifs. Each chain ends with a flat disc with a hammered flower design.

Culture
Saudi ?
Material
silver alloy metal and glass
Made in
Saudi Arabia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ScarfK3.5

Long, rectangular shaped wool scarf consisting of an alternating, mauve and purple, striped pattern. Each band is equal in size and is approximately 10cm long. Both ends have a twisted thread fringe.

Culture
Somali
Material
wool fibre and dye
Made in
Somalia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DaggerK3.2

Dagger (part a) and sheath (part b). The dagger has a steel blade and a horn handle. The sheath has an embroidered geometric design and a braided edge with a strap and buckle attached.

Culture
East African
Material
horn, steel metal and sheep skin ?
Made in
Somalia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CombK3.1

Comb with eight tines, a body with curved sides that narrow to a narrow waist, and a handle that curves outwards at the sides and ends in a triangular finial. Incised with linear designs.

Culture
East African
Material
wood
Made in
Somalia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskK2.447

Kanaga mask. Wooden ceremonial mask with a long vertical bar below that has two cross-bars tied on. Has rectangular cut out eyes, a thick brow above, and a thin, deep nose that connects to the chin area. Open work carving of outward pointing triangles at the neck. Painted with black and white chalky colour. (Cross-bar closest to head has been rotated since photograph, with arms now extending towards face.)

Culture
Dogon
Material
paint, wood and fibre
Made in
Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PendantK2.443

Metal mask pendant of an Iyoba's face (Queen Mother), wearing a ruler's red bead headdress and collar. The eyes are wide, the nose is slim, and the mouth is slightly parted. The ears are curled flat. The headdress is decorated with lattice work and has flower-like protrusions along the sides.

Culture
Edo
Material
brass metal
Made in
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskK2.441

Plain surface, brown wood helmet mask in the mixed form of an antelope and hyena. Has horns. Rounded upper face and flat lower face with a nose. Open mouth with two lower teeth on one side and three lower teeth on the other side.

Culture
Senufo
Material
wood
Made in
Cote d'Ivoire
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bird MaskK2.439

Mask surmounted by a bird and painted with dots and geometrics in natural ochre shades. The mask has downward pointing triangular cut out eyes, and is framed by a projecting three-ridged feature. There are small ear-like projections at the top sides of the lower face. The bird is frontal facing with a brown crest and is attached to the top of the mask at its feet. Paper label attached to interior.

Culture
Dogon
Material
paint and wood
Made in
Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SwordK2.435

A metal sword with a male head finial that has bulging eyes and a head piece which wraps around at the end of the handle. Underneath the head, there is a pattern of two protruding, four grooved, two protruding, and four grooved horizontal ridges along the cylindrical handle itself. The blade is incised with geometric patterns consisting of quadrangles with cross hatch marks within, wave-like curls, and dots, as well as a floral pattern with leaves.

Culture
West African
Material
bronze metal
Made in
West Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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