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Coconut Strainer3173/2

Strainer woven in natural coloured plant material in a twill weave. Elongated cone shape with hanging loop at end.

Culture
Swahili
Material
palm leaf
Made in
Kenya
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shirt3161/2

Child's shirt or tunic. Shirt is long, flaring at bottom, wide at the underarm, then narrowing toward the cuffs. It is carefully shaped by the use of several pieces of fabric that are sewn together in small, tight seams. Neck opening is small and round, edged in embroidered lines of dark pink. Front is open to chest, fastened at top with a small shell button, and lined with a light tan embroidery nearly to bottom hem, where pink thread is again incorporated. Back is decorated below neckline with a single line of dark pink embroidery, below which sits a small flower motif in yellow, light pink and light green.

Culture
British
Material
flax fibre ?, dye and shell
Made in
Kenya
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Vest3161/1

Child's vest made of thick fabric in light green, lined with light unbleached cotton. Interior pockets are sewn into the lining on each side of the front opening. Vest is heavily embroidered around collar, down the edges of the opening, and on each side near the hem, with a fine cream-coloured thread.

Culture
British
Material
dye and cotton fibre
Made in
Kenya
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Neck Ornament2960/27

Neck ornament made of 18-19 strings of cylindrical beads creating a wide, circular necklace that fits close to the neck. The beads are threaded on fibre strands, held together by seven strips of hide interspersed at regular intervals, with thin hide ties at the ends. The beads are decorated with incised lines, and lacquered(?).

Culture
Pokot
Material
ochre mineral ?, stem ?, rawhide skin, cotton fibre and lacquer ?
Made in
Kenya ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PaintingAd49 a

Painting of Kikuyu person with rows of round red and white beaded, yellow necklaces, earrings and headband. Sandpaper-like surface is glass on paper. Reverse has Chinese manufacturer's logo and markings, including "Diamond Glass Paper." Artist's signature at bottom right.

Culture
Kenyan ?
Made in
Kenya ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PaintingAd50 b

Painting of Masai person with rows of round red and white beaded, yellow necklaces, earrings and headband. Decorative white and red projections from headband. Sandpaper-like surface is glass on paper. Reverse has Chinese manufacturer's logo and markings, including "Diamond Glass Paper." Artist's signature at bottom right.

Culture
Kenyan ?
Made in
Kenya ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PaintingAd49 c

Painting of Masai person with rows of round red and white beaded, yellow necklaces, earrings and headband. Decorative white and red projections from headband. Sandpaper-like surface is glass on paper. Reverse has Chinese manufacturer's logo and markings, including "Diamond Glass Paper." Artist's signature at bottom right.

Culture
Kenyan ?
Made in
Kenya ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PaintingAd49 b

Painting of Samburu person wearing red top, with rows of round red and white beaded, yellow necklaces, earrings in upper ear, painted red and white long paddles strectching ear lobe. Sandpaper-like surface is glass on paper. Reverse has Chinese manufacturer's logo and markings, including "Diamond Glass Paper." Artist's signature at bottom right.

Culture
Kenyan ?
Made in
Kenya ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PaintingAd50 a

Painting of Samburu person with rows of round red and white beaded, yellow necklaces, earrings and headband. Decorative white and red projections from headband. Sandpaper-like surface is glass on paper. Reverse has Chinese manufacturer's logo and markings, including "Diamond Glass Paper." Artist's signature at bottom right.

Culture
Kenyan ?
Made in
Kenya ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerCa68 a-b

Container narrowing at top and bottom. The base (a) is concave and the mouth rim is tightly wrapped. The container is coiled in ten vertical sections. Cowrie shells are knotted on at the shoulder. The lid (b) also has cowrie shells knotted on just above the lip.

Culture
Borana
Material
giraffe hair, grass, cowrie shell and resin ?
Made in
Kenya
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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