• Results (3,078)
  • Search

Item Search

The item search helps you look through the thousands of items on the RRN and find exactly what you’re after. We’ve split the search into two parts, Results, and Search Filters. You’re in the results section right now. You can still perform “Quick searches” from the menu bar, but if you’re new to the RRN, click the Search tab above and use the exploratory search.

View Tutorial

Log In to see more items.

MaskK2.229

Mask with circular cut out eyes outlined by tin. Has a nose and an open mouth. Feathers secured to the top with resin in between two upright horns. Long brown fur on the chin. Cloth straps at the back.

Culture
Kpelle ?
Material
wood, tin metal, feather, skin and resin
Made in
Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
View Item Record
HeaddressK2.181

A long thin brown fabric piece that has a main design consisting of red flannel with white cowrie shell rosettes and white goat fur trim with leopard skin trim. The ties are made of cotton.

Culture
Ngere
Material
goat skin, cowrie shell, cotton fibre and leopard skin
Made in
Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
View Item Record
SandalsK2.66 a-b

Pair of brown sandals (parts a and b) with middle toe strap that is tacked down with a metal nail. Toe strap extends to the sides of the sandal. A separate band of green, white, and red cloth edged with skin. Sole is rounded at one end, is tapered in the middle and is pointed at the back of the sole. Low wedge heel. Small brass tacks on sole.

Culture
West African
Material
skin, fibre and metal
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
View Item Record
SandalsK2.65 a-b

Pair of flat brown sandals (parts a and b) with middle toe strap and V-shaped foot strap. Sole is rounded at one end, is tapered in the middle and is rounded at the back. Small brass tacks on the underside of the sole around the perimeter.

Culture
West African
Material
skin and metal
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
View Item Record
WhiskK2.64

Whisk with a long handle that has geometric design in white, and black leather with numerous narrow brown straps plus three tassels on the end. Long brown strands of leather hang from the handle.

Culture
West African
Material
leather skin and dye
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
View Item Record
BridleK2.63

Elaborately woven leather reins with tassels, bit included.

Culture
West African
Material
leather skin and metal
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
View Item Record
ContainerK2.57 a-d

Series of objects (parts a to d) showing the manufacturing of Tandu ware. Part a are the fragments of a clay form of a bottle. Part b is a round form of raw hide shaped over a clay centre. Part d is a raw hide bottle. Part d is a raw hide bottle with strips of black hide with fur attached to the outside; the fur is separated by orange and green leather strips.

Culture
Hausa
Material
clay, rawhide skin and skin
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
View Item Record
Dance DrumA6901 a-b

Circular, handheld drum made from hide stretched over a wooden frame. Drum has four lengths of wire across the back with cloth covering the centre juncture, forming a handle. Drumstick (part b): head of drumstick covered with black cloth; small section next to head painted green.

Culture
Coast Salish: Songhees ?
Material
deer skin, metal, fibre and wood
Made in
Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
View Item Record
Apron3560/1

Beaded hide apron with straight top edge and five scalloped panels hanging along the bottom edge. Top half consists of a plain hide band, trimmed with white beading, above a larger rectangular panel; long hide ties extend from either side of band. Bottom half decorated with white beads with geometric, linear, and V-shaped motifs throughout; done in dark blue, dark green, dark yellow, red, black, and light purple beading. All scallop edges are trimmed with dark green beads. Back of apron is undecorated.

Culture
Ndebele
Material
animal skin, glass and cotton fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
View Item Record
Baby Carrier3591/1

Baby carrier made of hide stretched over a wood frame; long sides are rounded, short ends are straight. Wood frame consists of thick carved pieces and split branches; carved pieces make up top and bottom sections of frame, branches form sides. Carved wood pieces are secured with nails; branches bound with floral-patterned fabric. Hide is stitched around top rim of cradle and along short edges. Additional floral-patterned fabric is wrapped around the carved wood sections of the frame. Raised semi-circle extends from top edge, at head of cradle.

Culture
Tsilhqot'in ? or Ulkatcho ?
Material
skin, wood, fibre and metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
View Item Record