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FigureK4.186

A bird figure carved from three different kinds of wood in separate pieces and held together by wooden dowels. Upper body is dark brown wood with a long neck tapering upward to the small round head where there are nails for eyes and a long pointed beak. Lower body is light brown with the wings resting at the sides and a short tail. Standing on its two three-clawed feet.

Culture
Kamba
Material
wood and metal
Made in
Kenya
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TrayK4.95

Round coiled basketry tray with sides that flare upward at a low angle, creating a shallow bowl effect. Undecorated; natural colour.

Culture
East African
Material
grass
Made in
Kenya
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK4.68

Figure of a woman wearing a plain straight skirt and with a pot balanced on her head. Her hair is carved with texturing. She has eyes, a nose, a mouth, ears, and breasts. Her arms are resting at her sides with her hands folded into one another across her lap. The pot is rounded with a horizontal middle band and flares upward to create a large wide lip. She is standing on a square base.

Culture
East African
Material
ebony wood
Made in
Kenya
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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EarspoolK4.49

Two plain brown wood cylindrical ear plugs, each with a hole drilled through the centre, and attached to one another with skin.

Culture
Kikuyu
Material
wood, bark and skin
Made in
Kenya
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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StoolK4.235

Four-legged stool with saucer-like seat and knobs at the ends of the legs. Carved out of one piece of wood. Cracks in seat held together with metal staples.

Culture
Luo ?
Material
wood and metal
Made in
Kenya ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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