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MatK4.179 a-b

Rectangular, striped mat with fringed sides (part a). The mat is natural coloured with thin brown vertical stripes and much lighter brown, thick horizontal stripes. There is a fine, long fringe on the two ends. There is a medium-length fringe on one long side. There is a very short fringe on the other side. Rectangular, striped mat with fringed sides (part b). The mat is natural coloured with thin brown stripes and lighter brown stripes of various widths. There is a fine, long fringe on the two ends. There is a medium-length fringe on one long side. There is a very short fringe on the other side.

Culture
West African ?
Material
plant fibre
Made in
West Africa, Africa ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RingK2.133

A closed loop, horseshoe-shaped metalwork piece whose depth is formed from twelve rods of metal bent into the same shape. The twelfth rod is coiled with thin wire. There is a cylindrical rod through each curled edge of the horseshoe, connecting all the rods.

Culture
West African
Material
copper alloy metal
Made in
West Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeK4.11

Long knife with angled blade and ivory handle. Scrolled metal piece for a slip guard is attached between the blade and the handle. A metal knob secures the end of the handle.

Culture
Central African ?
Material
elephant ivory and iron metal
Made in
Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK4.14 a-c

Bearded human figure (part a) carved with geometric designs on the body, a jester collar, and a double-horned 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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FigureAc104

A thin elongated dark brown wood figure wearing a white and black fluffy feather headdress, a fibre light yellow grass-like skirt, and a multi-layered metal ring necklace with coiled metal earrings. Standing with legs close together and an oval base.

Culture
East African
Material
wood, fibre, metal and feather
Made in
East Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LadleK4.3

A brown wood ladle with a deep circular bowl and a pierced geometric design on the handle. The handle design consists of two central rectangular sections, each of which has an 'x' cut out, and is connected to the bowl with a leg-like prong feature with an arch and a point at the top.

Culture
Central African ?
Material
wood
Made in
Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureAc102

A black wood figure wearing a conical hat decorated with fluffy white feathers, one of which is at the top and the other two of which are at the front and the back. Figure has an oblong head with an elongated forehead, big ears, oval eyes, grooved eyebrows, a nose, and a mouth. Wearing a multi-layered silver ringlet necklace. A white and blue bead necklace goes around the neck, crosses at the chest, and the back, and around the waist. Similar beaded bracelet on each wrist and on each ankle. Holding a drum in between the legs with the figure's left hand on the side of the drum and figure's right hand on the drum top. On a circular wood base.

Culture
East African
Material
wood, metal, glass and feather
Made in
East Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket1379/1 a-b

A round light brown weave basket (part a) with a flared base. Has two long thin twirled handles. Design has orange and brown rim with vertical sides midway. Lid (part b) has three small thin twirled handles with orange rim.

Culture
Southern African
Material
fibre
Made in
Southern Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1448/22

Grey-black coloured human figure bent over at the waist. Figure is holding a branch. Both the figure and branch are attached to a rectangular-shaped base.

Culture
West African
Material
metal and paint
Made in
West Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1448/25

Grey-black coloured human figure holding an object with three pointed wings(?) over the shoulder. Figure is in a standing position on a square-shaped base.

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