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Mask1373/37

A long oval face with two flat horns curving up into the middle where they met a rounded horn curved upward and concavely. The eyes are carved out into horizontal slits. Three diagonal lines are carved out from the nose going outward. The carved mouth has three carved lines emanating at angles from each side. The ears are high with their tops horizontal and pointed at an angle. At both sides there protrudes a vertical rectangle with two sets of four horizontal lines. The pointed chin is surrounded by a square at the bottom which flares up into a blunted y-shape around it. There is a metal hook at the back.

Culture
Senufo
Material
wood and metal
Made in
Cote d'Ivoire
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mask1373/28 a-b

The main part of the mask (part a) has slits carved out for the oval eyes. The ears are pointy triangles, and the nose is also pointed downward. The eyebrows and moustache are carved with a rectangular pattern. Protruding out at the sides of the mask are two trapezoids, one at each end, which have a feather-like pattern carved horizontally in the middle. The oval mouth with teeth protrudes out at a sharp angle. The bottom of the mask has two "legs". The top of the mask has two feet from which part b has broken off. Part b is a squatting female figure with pouty lips and a coiffure. The breasts and the belly are pointed outward, and the hands are resting on the knees.

Culture
Senufo
Material
wood and stain ?
Made in
Cote d'Ivoire
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mask2522/2

Oval-shaped human portrait mask with bird-like creation on top of head. Face has cut-out eye slits, projecting nose, closed mouth, and carved eyebrows. Top of mask projects into a bird-like creature and base is decorated with small, carved triangles and lines. Triangles project from the face on the outer rim. The back of the mask is hollowed out. Five holes are found around the edges with a red string tied between two.

Culture
Guro
Material
wood, paint and fibre
Made in
Cote d'Ivoire ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mask2522/1

Carved mask with headdress that projects upwards into a bird-like creature with a fish in its beak. Headdress portion curves back down connecting the end of the fish to the forehead. Overall, the mask is decorated with painted stripes, small white circles, and geometric shapes, especially on the headdress. Face is black in colour, has protruding eyelids, cut-out eyes, pointed nose and pursed lips. Back is hollowed out and red string ties through two of six holes around the edges.

Culture
Guro
Material
wood, paint and fibre
Made in
Cote d'Ivoire ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Food ScoopAf576

Black wooden scoop with a handle carved in the shape of a human head and neck..

Culture
Dan
Material
wood and lacquer ?
Made in
Liberia ? or Cote d'Ivoire ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SpoonAg71

Spoon with a bird-like figure for the handle. Head and beak curve and attached to the belly. Short wing-like shapes protrude from the side of the body. Bowl of spoon is round and shallow. Fibre cording attached to neck of figure on handle.

Culture
Senufo
Material
wood and fibre
Made in
Cote d'Ivoire
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Heddle PulleyAg69

Heddle pulley in the shape of an animal's head, torso, and front legs. Holes at the bottom of the front legs. Hole through head.

Culture
Senufo
Material
wood
Made in
Cote d'Ivoire
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CharmAf530

Face with wide protruding forehead, oval-shaped incised eyes, a pointed triangular nose, small pursed lips, and a rounded chin. Incised geometric designed on top of head to denote hair.

Culture
Dan ?
Material
wood
Made in
Liberia ? or Cote d'Ivoire ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CharmAf526

Oval-shaped head with large pronounced forehead, small button nose, pursed lips, and pointed chin. Back is flat.

Culture
Dan
Material
wood
Made in
Liberia ? or Cote d'Ivoire ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CharmAf524

Oval-shaped face with pronounced forehead, incised carved lines to denote hair, inset eye sockets, long triangular nose, and small lips. Chin is pointed and curls up slightly.

Culture
Dan ?
Material
wood
Made in
Liberia ? or Cote d'Ivoire ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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