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HeaddressK2.405

Antelope headdress carved from wood. The figure has long curving horns incised with spiraling lines, an elongated and pointed stylized head incised with diagonal lines, triangular indents and holes, the neck is formed by concentric arches joined by diagonal supports with an outer edge of curved and pointed stylized hair, and the tail is short with a blunted tip. The figure stands on a rectangular base.

Culture
Bamana
Material
wood and stain
Made in
Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceK2.404

Necklace composed of a disc-shaped pendant on a string of lozenge-shaped beads alternating with circles of twined grass with two spherical beads next to the pendant. The pendant is formed from grass stuck into beeswax with protruding twined strands at the centre and two bands of neatly twined strands.

Culture
West African
Material
grass, bee wax and fibre
Made in
Timbuktu, Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ToyK2.379

A wood lizard with two pairs of feet attached by metal. Decorated with darkened pokerwork circles, lattices, and chevrons.

Culture
Bamana
Material
wood and metal
Made in
Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ToyK2.378

A relatively flat wood snake. Sides of body are jagged edged, creating diamond-shaped patterning effect. Tail angles to its right. Decorated with darkened pokerwork lattices and circles.

Culture
Bamana
Material
wood
Made in
Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskK2.447

Kanaga mask. Wooden ceremonial mask with a long vertical bar below that has two cross-bars tied on. Has rectangular cut out eyes, a thick brow above, and a thin, deep nose that connects to the chin area. Open work carving of outward pointing triangles at the neck. Painted with black and white chalky colour. (Cross-bar closest to head has been rotated since photograph, with arms now extending towards face.)

Culture
Dogon
Material
paint, wood and fibre
Made in
Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bird MaskK2.439

Mask surmounted by a bird and painted with dots and geometrics in natural ochre shades. The mask has downward pointing triangular cut out eyes, and is framed by a projecting three-ridged feature. There are small ear-like projections at the top sides of the lower face. The bird is frontal facing with a brown crest and is attached to the top of the mask at its feet. Paper label attached to interior.

Culture
Dogon
Material
paint and wood
Made in
Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskK2.434

Wood mask with brass metal sheeting that has a pattern of repousse dots. Incised lines on the wood forehead. Has horizontal, rectangular cut out eyes and a small mouth. Dangling from the forehead, there are three equally spaced long metal decorations, each with a red tassel. Surmounted by a staff topped by a small female head.

Culture
Marka
Material
wood, brass metal and fibre
Made in
Segou, Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskK2.433

Wood mask with a metal covering that has a pattern of repousse dots. Incised lines on the wood forehead. Has horizontal, rectangular cut out eyes and a small mouth. Dangling from the forehead, there are three equally spaced long metal decorations, each with a red tassel. Surmounted by a large female head.

Culture
Marka
Material
brass metal, wood and fibre
Made in
Segou, Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BlanketK2.350

Long rectangular wool blanket made of six narrow identical panels hand stitched together. The design consists of geometric bands with diamond and line patterns in black, natural and red with yellow and red detailing intermixed with black solid stripes. There are five sets of two tassels on each end.

Culture
Fulani
Material
goat wool fibre and dye
Made in
Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HatK2.343

Woven, palm leaf hat in a conical shape with a leather brim, top and detailing. The brim is painted with a vertical stripe design in red, yellow and brown. The top is painted red and black with multiply thin brown leather strips hanging down from the tip. The body of the hat is detailed with dyed palm strips in purple, blue and black along with leather diamonds painted black and red with white outline. There is a thin brown leather strap that hangs down from the inner rim.

Culture
Fulani
Material
palm leaf, skin, paint and dye
Made in
Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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