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Figure3321/5

King figure (ndop) made of carved ivory. Figure sits cross-legged on a square platform with a drum(?) in front. His eyes are closed, right hand placed on his knee, and he holds a ceremonial knife in his left hand. He wears a distinctive projecting hoe-shaped headdress with carved decoration around the edge and on the top surface. His regalia includes cane shoulder hoops, cloth plaque covering the buttocks, a wrapped belt that crosses over his abdomen, and a plaited belt. He also wears three bracelets, two arm rings and ear ornaments. The figure is mounted on a wood octagonal base.

Culture
Kuba
Material
elephant ivory and wood
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Seal728/5 a-b

Small, yellow-brown seal with a carved, four-legged animal atop it (part b). The carved seal fits into a round cylindrical holder (part a).

Culture
Chinese
Material
elephant ivory and ink
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff BottleN1.252 a-b

Ivory snuff bottle (part a) in the shape of an official's wife's head, with flowers on her ears, a butterfly on her forehead and two flowers in her hair. Figure's hair, shaped into a bun, is removable and acts as a stopper (part b). Stopper has a short spoon attached inside.

Culture
Chinese
Material
elephant ivory and stain
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3065/18

Small reclining figure of a woman (courtesan). Figure lies on her side on top of a robe that covers her at the waist. Folds in robe are accentuated with carved grooves and black paint. A pillow lies under her head. Figure’s hair is pulled back in an elaborate style, decorated with a flower. Her hair and face are carved and accentuated with paint and her shoes are painted red.

Culture
Chinese
Material
paint and elephant ivory
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bracelet2960/28

Round bracelet, carved out of a single piece of ivory. The bracelet is thick, with a shiny and smooth surface. The sides are straight on the interior and rounded on the exterior. The ivory has many cracks on the surface that appear to encircle the bracelet, and have aged to a dark brown. They are mostly absent from the interior surface

Culture
West African ?
Material
elephant ivory
Made in
West Africa, Africa ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Engraving Tool2776/7

Engraving tool with whale tooth handle inlaid with abalone shell.

Culture
Haida
Material
metal, elephant ivory and abalone shell
Made in
Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bracelet2704/16

Circular bracelet carved from ivory.

Culture
West African
Material
elephant ivory
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ceremonial SwordIa77

Very large, slightly curved sword with an ornately decorated hilt and wooden scabbard. Grip is covered with engraved golden metal and raised decorative rings; large, curvilinear ivory pommel; curling cross-guard. Wooden scabbard has: a thick, wide cross-piece at the top with pointed ends; five pierced metal bands with floral designs, evenly spaced along the length of the sheath; a curving, bulbous tip.

Culture
Philippines
Material
wood, metal and elephant ivory
Made in
Philippines
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Seal ?K4.88

Ivory initials attached to a carved stick by a fibre cord and copper wire. Both items are carved. Stick is hollow in the centre and is carved in a spiral. One end of the stick is made into a fist. Inscription on the stick reads: "1901 St. Helena." Inscription on the ivory seal reads: "O.V.S."

Culture
British ?
Material
wood, elephant ivory ?, copper metal and fibre
Made in
Saint Helena ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeK4.11

Long knife with angled blade and ivory handle. Scrolled metal piece for a slip guard is attached between the blade and the handle. A metal knob secures the end of the handle.

Culture
Central African ?
Material
elephant ivory and iron metal
Made in
Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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