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Figure3321/12

Female figure made of wood. Figure is shown kneeling, with her hands placed on her pregnant stomach. The abdomen is marked with a double-line diamond around the naval, and two crosshatched rectangles on both sides of the abdomen and lower back. She has deeply set cowrie-shaped eyes, a large pointed nose, wide lips and a strong cheekbones. She wears a large headdress with a concave top surface and rounded sides. She has bare breasts and pronounced vagina.

Culture
Kuba ?
Material
wood
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Box3321/4 a-b

Crescent-shaped box (part a) with lid (part b) made of carved wood. The concave side of the box and centre area of the convex are decorated with three bands of lines, zigzagging in a loosely plaited pattern. The other areas are filled with small repeating triangle patterns. The lid is decorated with squares which switch between horizontal and vertical lines, replicating a woven pattern. Two turtles are carved on either end of the lid.

Culture
Kuba
Material
wood
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Fly Whisk3321/15

Fly whisk with carved wood handle, copper decoration, and tail of hair. Handle carved to represent a kneeling female figure with marks on her abdomen and shoulders. The figure has a very elongated face with cowrie-shell shaped eyes. Below the figure is a rope-like copper covering over the section where the hair is attached to the handle.

Culture
Songye
Material
wood, copper metal, hair and fibre
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cloth3321/6

Rectangular cloth with beige plain weave fabric and cut-pile(?) embroidered geometric designs. The pattern is hexagonal or honeycomb-like, with each hexagon form filled with concentric shapes, and a centre that is either deep red or golden orange colour. The hexagons are outlined and divided by a dark brownish-grey line. Long fringe is knotted around entire cloth in alternating sections of dark brown and yellow-brown fibres. Two large safety pins are attached along one short end on the backside of the cloth.

Culture
Kuba
Material
dye and palm leaf fibre
Made in
Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Friction Oracle Figure3321/11

Animal figure made of wood, with a long, flat, and slightly concave back. The head has carved eyes and ears, and an open mouth; the tail is bushy and turned down. The sides of the body are decorated with carved geometric patterns. A length of twisted plant fibre is tied around the neck and tail, with a small hourglass-shaped piece of wood wrapped in the middle.

Culture
Kuba
Material
wood, plant fibre and pigment ?
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FringeAc213 j

Yellow-brown fringe. The fringe is made of short yellow strands knotted around a twisted cord. The ends of the cord are used as ties.

Culture
Pende
Material
grass, palm leaf and wood
Made in
Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FringeAc213 h-i

Pair of brown fringes. Each fringe is made of yellow strands knotted around a twisted cord. The ends of the cord are used as ties.

Culture
Pende
Material
grass, palm leaf and wood
Made in
Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FringeAc213 f-g

Pair of brown fringes. Each fringe is made of brown strands knotted around a twisted cord. The ends of the cord are used as ties.

Culture
Pende
Material
grass, palm leaf and wood
Made in
Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FringeAc213 d-e

Pair of brown fringed dance bands. Each fringe is made of brown strands knotted around a twisted cord. The ends of the cord are used as ties.

Culture
Pende
Material
grass, palm leaf and wood
Made in
Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LeggingsAc213 c

Leggings, worn with shirt (Ac213 b), made of 2-ply grass open twine. There is a black cotton tie knotted in 8 segments around the waist. From the waist to upper thigh is light brown then continues in alternating dark brown and light sections.

Culture
Pende
Material
grass, palm leaf, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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