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Necklace3596/5

Round beaded neck ring with small rectangular panel at front. Necklace consists of six strands of glass beads in encircling rows, becoming successively smaller in size towards centre. Rows are (from interior to exterior): alternating dark blue and red, yellow, yellow, dark red, dark red, and alternating dark blue and white. Additional orange beaded row zigzags around three quarters of the necklace's outer edge; circular metal charms hang from every other point of zigzag. Rectangular panel at front is decorated with plain rows of beads and a triangular motif across the bottom half; two large diamond beads decorate top edge and middle of panel. Two crescent-shaped charms, attached to the panel with buttons, hang from bottom corners. Strips of leather placed intermittently across neck ring to hold beads in place. Necklace secures at back with two hook clasps.

Culture
Samburu
Material
glass, metal, skin and plastic
Made in
Samburu, Kenya
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Carrying Stick3596/4

Dark brown carrying stick with a tapered cylindrical shaft and rounded ends; top is larger than base.

Culture
Maasai
Material
wood
Made in
Laikipia, Kenya
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Textile3530/6

Red checkered man's wrap with finished ends; top and bottom are unfinished. The checkered squares are formed with four dark blue and four white lines on each side. Additional white horizontal and vertical lines throughout, forming crosses inside each square.

Culture
Maasai
Material
fibre and dye
Made in
Kenya
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container3526/1

Basketry container with lid, encased in a leather holder. Container has a circular mouth that flares into a rounded body; raised braided seam around middle. Body tapers into a small flat base, with a concave centre. The lid has an inner ridge, that fits into the container body, and a raised knob on the top centre. Bottom edge of lid has braided decorations; sides of knob are covered in cowrie shells. The holder consists of three vertical straps secured together with three horizontal straps along the bottom, centre and top of the container. Front and back strap are separate pieces; left and right side made up of one long strap that extends overtop of the container, imitating a handle. Additional leather ties are looped throughout the holder. Motifs are incised and darkened across all straps. Left, right and back straps have alternating stripes and "X" shapes; front band has wide diagonal lines throughout.

Culture
Borana ?
Material
plant fibre, resin ?, leather skin and cowrie shell
Made in
Kenya
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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