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OrnamentK4.26

Ornament carved from one piece of ivory. Ovoid in shape as viewed from the top.

Culture
Central African ?
Material
ivory
Made in
Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Thumb PianoK4.21

Slightly triangular-shaped flat light brown wood piece. Ten metal tongues (keys), evenly-spaced in a row, placed lengthwise to the wood piece, and upraised at an angle by a metal bar. Square hole at one end with a rectangular hole on one side.

Culture
Central African ?
Material
steel metal, skin and wood
Made in
Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BagK4.18

A reddish-brown bag is straight on the top and rounded on the bottom. A braided strap is attached to each side of the top of the bag. Braided tassels are attached to the bottom centre of the bag. There are six designs in cream, brown, green, black, and reddish-brown on the front of the bag, four of which are circles with diamond shapes in the centre. Back of bag is plain. Large flap for the opening of the bag.

Culture
East African
Material
buffalo skin
Made in
East Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK4.13 a-c

Human figure (part a) carved with geometric designs on the body, a jester collar, and a one-pointed curved downward jester hat. Holding a separable spear (part b) in his right hand while his left hand is holding a separable sickle (part c). Black with light design.

Culture
Central African ?
Material
wood
Made in
Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ClubK4.217

Club carved from one piece of wood with a cylindrical shaft and a bulbous end. Lengthwise zigzag lines are incised at the end of the shaft.

Culture
Zulu ? or Basotho ?
Material
wood
Made in
Southern Africa, Africa ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ClubK4.216

Club carved from one piece of dark brown wood, with a cylindrical shaft tapering to a rounded point at one end and a bulbous head at the other end.

Culture
Zulu ? or Basotho ?
Material
wood
Made in
Southern Africa, Africa ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentK4.123

Ornament, oval in shape, with rounded edges and a hollow centre.

Culture
East African
Material
ivory
Made in
East Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spear PointK4.107

Spear point, square in cross section, with a round, hollow shank that has an open seam.

Culture
Southern African ?
Material
iron metal
Made in
Southern Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK4.12

Two carved wood male figures apparently wrestling in front of each other but with their heads facing and looking to opposite sides of each other. The bearded figure is taller, wearing black full length clothing and a hat. His right hand is on the other smaller figure's left shoulder while his left hand is holding the smaller figure above his right elbow. The smaller figure has black hair and is wearing black lower garments. His right hand is on the taller figure's lower left leg while his left hand is on the taller figure's right upper thigh. Skin is light wood while clothing is dark brown.

Culture
African
Material
wood
Made in
Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanK4.91

Plain woven fan that has a triangular shape. Stems placed together. Leaves split and woven together. Has a wood stick handle.

Culture
East African
Material
dun palm leaf
Made in
East Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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