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SpearC501

Plain, tapered, brown wood shaft. The point has a bone tip with finely serrated edges along each side fastened with pitch. The upper portion of the shaft from the top down consists of the following: an alongated pyramid shape; a pyramid shape; and a flattened hour-glass-like shape with a central horizontal band outlined by a groove at either end. The shaft tapers to a slightly flared end.

Culture
Eastern Melanesian
Material
bone, resin, plant fibre and wood
Made in
Pacific Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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AnkletK2.26 a-b

Pair of anklets composed of beige-coloured fibre with brown seed husks fastened to short lengths of twined plant fabre on straps of braided plant fibre.

Culture
Hausa
Material
plant fibre and seed
Made in
West Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskA3416

Bird mask with large beak and hinged lower jaw. Beak is painted light green, with red mouth; dark green around eyes; eyes themselves are painted black and white. Cord inside attached to jaw; stapled to top.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood, paint, plant fibre and metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketK4.353

A small deep coiled circular basket with rounded sides. Tapered downward at the bottom. Design consists of red diamond shapes outlined with dark brown on a beige background.

Culture
Ovimbundu ?
Material
plant fibre
Made in
Angola
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceK4.352

Five figures carved into rectangular piece of wood, surrounded by a raised framed and strung with a twisted fibre as cording for the pendant.

Culture
Southern African
Material
plant fibre and wood
Made in
Angola
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltK5.94

Band of braided and flat coiled plant fibre, fully beaded on the exterior. Geometric design of beads in green 'H' and 'U' like shapes, separated by vertical bands of blue and red on a white background. Brass buttons between the beaded strips, and skin ties.

Culture
Zulu ?
Material
glass, brass metal, skin and plant fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShirtK4.349

Loosely knotted net-like plant fibre shirt with two very long sleeves. Overall horizontal striped pattern in shades of brown, red-brown, and beige.

Culture
Chokwe
Material
plant fibre and dye
Made in
Angola
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskK4.346

Mask with trunk-like projection extending forwards from top of the head. Mask built on a wood frame, lined with woven plant fibre. Heavily decorated with cowries and areas of beadwork on forehead and around side. Face has cowrie shell eyes outlined with beads, and a wooden nose and mouth. Bottom edged with plant fibre, which has been split into finer pieces below the face.

Culture
Chokwe
Material
hair, feather and plant fibre
Made in
Angola
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TumplineA2.109

Wool tumpline with horizontal triangular pattern in red on tan background, woven on a bark warp. The ties are braided and knotted plant fibre (possibly birch?).

Culture
Tsilhqot'in
Material
bark, wool fibre and plant fibre
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BagA2.107

Natural coloured bag with faded red striped design alternating with thin black stripes of fabric. Unfinished edge at opening.

Culture
Tsilhqot'in
Material
plant fibre, fibre and dye
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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