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Thumb PianoAb302

Trapezoid-shaped block of wood, hollowed out and re-closed on one side with a piece of fitted wood. There is a hole in the bottom of the base and at the curved end for sound. There is a hand grip carved into the wood at the end where the metal prongs are attached. Eight metal parallel prongs are held in place by a cross piece metal bar attached to the base by wire loops threaded and resting on a right angled strip of metal at one end, and a strip of wood at the other. There is a round metal sleeve on each prong. The strips of lightweight metal are wound around the base of each prong (or key) to act as resonators. The top face has a linear design burnt into the wood.

Culture
Southern African
Material
wood, metal and paint
Made in
Southern Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskIe423

An elongated face mask with carved extensions from the top and the bottom. The forehead is raised. The face recedes sharply. The eyes are set upon the facial surface and are oblong with dark centres, looking straight ahead. The nose flares. The mouth is oblong with a surrounding raised area. The chin is raised from the facial surface.

Culture
New Guinea
Material
wood, metal, paper and ink
Made in
Papua New Guinea ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxEd5.1491 a-b

Rectangular box (part a) of lightweight, light coloured, unfinished wood. Inside the box, there is a rectangular green card, to which is fastened, with light red silk cord, a set of miniature figures made of plant fibre, clay, wood, metal and thread, and painted in polychrome. Figures include; clay farmhouse, maple tree, pine tree, temple, pagoda, torii, fence, bridge, two boats, lantern, two chickens, two cranes, crab, human figure on raft, human figure fishing, human figure walking, human figure carrying load, and donkey with burden. The lid (part b) is stored separately.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paint, plant fibre, wood, clay and metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Flat FanEd1.189

A flat inverted u-shaped fan on a frame of very finely split bamboo radiating out from the centre of the flat edge at the handle. Each bamboo strip is bent back in a wide u-shape. Fan is covered on both sides with paper, and is lacquered red with a black edge, a small black design like an airplane, and a black design like a paper cut around the handle. Painted orange around the handle. Straight wood handle is painted black, split for insertion of the fan, and fastened with two tin rivets.

Culture
Korean
Material
bamboo grass, paper, wood, metal, lacquer, paint and rice paste adhesive
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeAj108

Dark brown-black wood letter opener carved with a human head on the handle which has a high headdress. Neck is bound with six metal rings. The knife is carved to a point.

Culture
East African
Material
metal and wood
Made in
East Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CombAc206

Carved wooden rectangular comb with indentation at the neck near the middle. The top and bottom are separated by carved horizontal lines repeated in top section. There are twenty-six teeth in the top section. The bottom section has a carved x and eight teeth. Carving is on both sides.

Culture
Badjokwe ?
Material
wood
Made in
Tanzania
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureAe48

Carved wood nude male figure with thick-rounded shoulders, chest, thighs, and buttocks. Knees flexed. His right hand is on the chest, and his left hand is on the abdomen. Has a strong, straight neck. Groove runs from the top of the head to meet at the deep-set eyes. Nostrils are rounded and exaggerated at the base. Mouth is straight. Lips and ears are protruding. Hairline at the back of the head with the spine grooved. Toes and fingers separated by five incisions. Figure and base are black while inside of the mouth and eye sockets are natural. Stands on a circular base.

Culture
Central African
Material
wood and stain
Made in
Cameroon
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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StoolAe47

Cylindrical, carved wooden stool with two tiers, each with four repeated spider motifs set in square grooved frames. Smooth seat with tree rings visible; ring base; hollow. Dark stained except for light brown seat, legs, interior and bottom. Tiers are separated by open rectangular areas in both horizontal and vertical planes.

Culture
Central African
Material
wood and stain
Made in
Cameroon
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlAe45

Circular wooden bowl resting on four angular legs that have a circular base rim. Outer surface of bowl is decorated with a waffle design. Inner surface is unevenly worn.

Culture
Central African
Material
wood
Made in
Cameroon
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlAe44

Stained hardwood bowl carved from one piece. Circular base with three curved legs joined to the base. The outer surface is decorated with six horizontal, upraised bands. Inner surface is uneven with small cuts at the bottom.

Culture
Central African
Material
wood
Made in
Cameroon
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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