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SwordK2.426

A metal blade and handle. The blade curves upward with a flat edge and is pierced with five quadrangles at the middle and four lines parallel to the curved flat edge end of the blade. In the middle of the concave curve of the blade there is a flat arch protrusion which is also pieced in the middle. The design on both sides of the blade consists of grooved crescents patterning around the piercings, and along the edges. The handle consists of a figure with a narrow head that has hair curls, bulging eyes, three diagonal grooved marks on each cheek, and a protruding mouth, and chin. The figure's left arm is holding a weapon that has an arrow point. The body of the figure has a robe which flares out downward and has an grooved pattern of rectangles. There is a small grip for the handle in between the figure and the blade. Cire-perdue method of casting.

Culture
Yoruba ?
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Musical InstrumentK2.411 a-c

A xylophone (part a) with a slightly elongated trapezoid shape, and having a double frame. On top of the double frame, there are nine flat rectangular wood pieces parallel in association with each other in a row. In between the double frame, there are nine gourd fruits. Assembled together with string, and skin. (Wood cut to shape, strung together.) There are two sticks (parts b and c).

Culture
Susu
Material
fibre, wood, skin and gourd fruit
Made in
Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK2.24

A stone sculpture of two bodies back to back. The smaller body consists of a large face carved with eyes, a nose with nostrils, and an open mouth with five teeth. The larger body consists of a big face carved with eyes, a nose with nostrils, a closed mouth, high cheek bones, short crouching legs, and arms that extend around backward to embrace the smaller body behind it.

Culture
Mende
Material
stone
Made in
Sierra Leone
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1759/10

Metal cast of three figures dressed in warrior-like costumes. Each figure is wearing a hat. The centre figure's hat has horns. The figures arms are outstretched and joined in front of them. The figures stand on a platform.

Culture
Edo ?
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Nigeria ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cowrie ShellK2.99 a-l

Twelve cowrie shells of various sizes.

Culture
West African
Material
cowrie shell
Made in
West Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BraceletK2.51

Bracelet composed of iron wire with three evenly spaced loops and open ends.

Culture
Hausa
Material
iron metal
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BraceletK2.46

Bracelet composed of two strands of thick, twisted copper wire.

Culture
Hausa
Material
copper metal
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LadleK2.40 a-b

Pair of plain ladles (parts a and b) with rounded bowls and pointed tapered handles. Part a has white residue in the bowl of the ladle.

Culture
Yoruba
Material
wood
Made in
Nigeria ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK2.23

A greyish stone sculpture of a crouching human figure incised with linear geometric patterns. The oblong oval face extends outward at an downward angle. The elbows are bent so that the hands are clasped together at the front. Sitting on a stone.

Culture
Mende
Material
soapstone stone ?
Made in
Sierra Leone
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MaskK2.4

Dark brown, stylized human face with a prominent forehead and two protruding brass teeth.

Culture
Mano
Material
brass metal, wood and stain ?
Made in
Liberia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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