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EarringsM4.49 a-b

Silver ear ornaments consisting of a floral filigree pattern on crescent shaped loops with a row of silver coils and blue bead dangling along the edge. The top of the earrings hook into a loop on the side.

Culture
Saudi ?
Material
glass and silver metal
Made in
Saudi Arabia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceM4.45

Silver necklace consisting of square hinge-linked band with hammered design. Three, central squares have inlayed, circular pieces of green and red glass. Along the bottom centre is a wide chain fringe with flower and scroll motifs. Each chain ends with a flat disc with a hammered flower design.

Culture
Saudi ?
Material
silver alloy metal and glass
Made in
Saudi Arabia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK2.429

Figure of a standing woman. The rounded eyes are oval, the long nose extends from the curved upraised brows and the mouth is oval. The hairstyle is elaborate and accentuated with grooved lines. The earrings consist of a red bead. There are two diagonal scarification marks on each cheek. More horizontal scarification marks are on the neck and the stomach. The thin breasts are pointed. The short arms are resting slightly bent at the elbows. There is a navel and a small garment for the lower portion of the body. On a circular base. Nailed to a separate square stand.

Culture
Baule
Material
wood, glass and fibre
Made in
Cote d'Ivoire
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK2.219

Standing wood figure (ibeji). Head is capped with a bright blue pigment on the conical headdress. Cap is decorated with diagonal ridges. Seven tribal scarification marks on the cheeks, four of which are horizontal while the other three are vertically above the horizontal. Extended arms have hands touching thighs. Has very short legs in relation to body and the feet are large. Stands on circular pedestal. Beads around neck and hips. Covered with red camwood paste.

Culture
Yoruba
Material
indigo pigment, wood, glass, fibre, camwood pigment and shell
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK2.231

Standing wood female figure (ibeji). Head is capped with a conical four-sided rounded headdress. Three scarification marks are horizontally incised along the cheeks. Extended arms have hands touching thighs.Has breasts. Has short legs in relation to body and the feet are very large. Stands on circular pedestal. Beads around neck and hips. Covered with camwood paste.

Culture
Yoruba
Material
wood, glass, fibre and camwood pigment
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Fertility FigureK2.37

Fertility figure (akuaba) with a flat, disc-shaped head. High oval forehead, curved upraised brows, oval eyes, a long vertical nose, a pair of horizontal upraised marks on each cheek, and a small mouth at the bottom of the face. Five rings are carved around the neck. The short horizontal rectangular arms are outstretched to the sides with fairly flat breasts below. The lower half of the body is cylindrical and ends with a base at the bottom. Red bead earrings and beaded necklace. String of yellow beads around the base. Polished black.

Culture
Asante
Material
wood, glass and fibre
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceK2.192

Necklace composed of blue and black glass beads, varying in size and shape, strung on string.

Culture
Nupe
Material
glass and fibre
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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