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Comb consisting of two wooden bars and grass(?) fibre teeth. The fibres are inserted into the top bar and are separated from one another with cotton strands; strands are woven into a repeating yellow and black zigzag pattern. Bottom of the weaving is anchored to the second bar, which is wrapped in green thread. Teeth extend past the lower bar and are undecorated. Stiff braided ties secure bars together, on either side of weaving.
Woven basketry pouch, or purse; made from a rattan-like material. Pouch has a rounded base and front; sides taper inward at top and back of pouch flattens. Four triangular protrusions extend from top of basket; outer triangles shorter than inner. Long shoulder strap is attached to back of inner triangles. Pouch opens at the top with round flap and has a front loop closure. Below opening is a band with fringe along its bottom edge; band circles front of pouch, back is undecorated. Red yarn tassels are attached to the two outer triangles; additional yarn decoration attached to loop closure.
Long-sleeved shirt with a patch pocket on chest. Shirt secures at the front with four snap buttons; cuffs have one snap button. Buttons have stars engraved and embossed across them. The shirt is white with an alternating blue and purple stripe design throughout. Front opening, centre back seam, arm seams and pocket opening are decorated with wide striped bands; done in dark red, green, black, purple, dark blue, light blue, and white. A row of triangles, decorated with an identical stripe pattern, covers the back yoke seam. Collar and cuffs are heavily embroidered with geometric motifs; done in green, blue, purple and red, with black, yellow and pink highlights throughout.
Two-piece mask (part a) and tunic (part b) costume. Mask consists of a rounded basketry headpiece, crowned with ten horns, and a rectangular panel hanging from the front. Headpiece is covered in thick braids, made of hair, which wrap around the bases of the horns. The braids then extend downward, draping over the chest and back of the wearer. Braids have red cloth tied at intervals along their length with cowrie shells hanging from their bottoms. The mask panel is covered entirely in cowrie shells with stuffed red fabric in the centre, imitating eyes and a nose. Additional cowrie shells and red fabric decorate the horns. The tunic is sleeveless and indigo-dyed, with off-white designs throughout. Designs are inside rectangular blocks across surface. Designs include: interlocking abstract “X” shapes, dots, concentric diamonds, and propeller-like shapes. Fringe decorates bottom edges and slits are cut underneath arm openings. Black cloth lining around neck opening and slits.
Wide brimmed, dome-shaped hat woven from palm leaves. Hat frame formed with an inner rod. Four groupings of red and blue tassels, tied together with braided cords, secured at intervals along the bottom edge. Star-shaped medallion with fringe on top centre of hat. Design consists of concentric circles and stars; done in red, yellow, dark blue, white and light green beads. Long feather attached to middle of medallion with red cord. Extending outward from the star, to the edges, are black, dark yellow and red beaded lines; dividing the hat into triangle-shaped sections. Matching line borders upper section of hat, before it slopes towards the brim. Band of red and dark yellow diamonds above border, connected to one another with black dots. Green painted decorations across interior of hat, matching beaded line pattern on surface. Hat band attached to interior, woven from rattan(?) strips and lined with patterned cloth. Red tassels on either side of band.
Wide brimmed, circular hat woven from palm leaves. Hat frame formed with rattan(?) coils; bottom coil is naturally coloured, top is dyed dark red. Top of hat is covered in cloth. Edges are trimmed with sections of red, dark blue and light green, divided by groupings of multicoloured stripes. Large yellow circle in centre, bordered with a black beaded zigzag. Overtop is a red, four-pointed curvilinear motif. Motif is outlined in alternating black and white beads, with beaded squares in the centre of each point. Squares have diagonal lines through them; beads are black, yellow, green and white. In centre of motif, on the tip of the hat, is a sun-shaped medallion with fringe. Medallion consists of concentric circles and suns; done in red, green, yellow, black and white beads. Strands of beads extend from centre of medallion. Hat band attached to interior, woven from rattan(?) strips and covered with teal cloth. Band lined with paper.
Wide brimmed, circular hat woven from palm leaves. Hat frame formed with rattan(?) coils; bottom coil is naturally coloured, top is dyed dark red. Top of hat is covered in cloth. Edges are trimmed with sections of red, dark blue and light green, divided by groupings of multicoloured stripes. Large yellow circle in centre, bordered with a green beaded zigzag. Overtop is a red, four-pointed curvilinear motif. Motif outlined in alternating white and black beads, with beaded squares in the centre of each point. Squares have diagonal lines through them; beads are black, yellow, green and white. In centre of motif, on the tip of the hat, is a sun-shaped medallion with fringe. Medallion consists of concentric circles and suns; done in red, green, yellow, black and white beads. Hat band attached to interior, woven from rattan(?) strips and covered with yellow cloth. Band lined with paper.
Wide brimmed, dome-shaped hat woven from palm leaves. Hat frame formed with an inner rod. Four groupings of red and black tassels secured at intervals along bottom edge, with a red zigzag stitched in between. Star-shaped medallion with fringe on top centre of hat. Design consists of concentric circles and stars; done in red, yellow, black, orange, green and white beads. Extending outward, to the edges, are black, red, yellow and green beaded lines; dividing the hat into triangle-shaped sections. Matching line borders upper section of hat, before it slopes towards the brim. Band of diamonds, done in identical colours, above border; points are orange and white. Red painted decorations across interior of hat, matching beaded line pattern on surface. Hat band attached to interior, woven from rattan(?) strips and lined with patterned cloth. White beaded chin strap, with red tassels, tied to either side. Inscription painted along interior rim.
Circular basket with flared opening. Rim protrudes outward at an angle, walls curved into a square base. Walls made of dyed grass strands and woven together with naturally coloured reeds, covering the walls in a small checkered design. Additional reeds woven throughout, creating a floral motif. Sections of grass are woven together in centre of base, forming a crossed square. Concentric, four-petal flower-like design surrounds square. Largest flower petals extend upward to basket opening. Patterns are visible on interior and exterior. Basket is light yellow, designs done in dark brown.
Circular basket with flared opening. Walls gently slope into a convex base. Walls decorated with a zigzag pattern. Between the zigzags are hourglass-like designs. They alternate between small ones, that reach halfway down the walls, and larger ones that extend from the rim to the base. Larger ones have curved prongs on top. Base dyed dark brown-red. Patterns are visible on interior and exterior. Basket is light brown-grey, designs are done in dark brown-red.