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ToolK4.108

Tool with a curved, "bill hook" metal blade that comes to a rounded point. The handle has a roughly cylindrical shaft that tapers slightly towards the end where it flares out slightly, and the tip of the handle where the metal blade is inserted flares out slightly and bends diagonally.

Culture
East African
Material
wood and iron metal
Made in
Tanzania
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeadrestK5.35

Carved wooden neck rest with two male figures standing either side of a rectangular centre support that has a raised geometric design. Base is carved with lobed ends and pointed centre, and top surface curves downwards at centre.

Culture
Shona
Material
wood
Made in
Zimbabwe
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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AxeK4.8

Axe with copper-covered wooden handle with a rounded top and flared butt end, and a steel crescent-shaped blade with three supporting arms. The middle arm of the blade has four faces in low relief. The handle has indented decoration of small dots and two large circles.

Culture
Songye
Material
steel metal, copper metal and wood
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleK4.7

A plain woven rattle that has a rounded rectangular shape with a loop handle above. Small stones inside. Scalloped edge on the base.

Culture
Luba
Material
bark ? or palm leaf ?
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff ContainerK5.27

Snuff container in the form of an ox with a rough, studded body. The ox has long thin horns and small tail. A hole at the centre of the forehead that opens to a cavity inside the body of the ox.

Culture
Nguni
Material
clay ?, blood, ochre pigment ? and intestine
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FluteK4.106

Wire coiled around the stem. Skin with fur is attached to the flaring end of the flute. Flute tapers almost to a point at the other end.

Culture
Malawian
Material
skin, wood, iron metal and copper metal
Made in
Malawi
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SlingK4.102

Sling composed of finely twined plant fibre strings knotted outwards from a central circle, fanning out to a series of knotted squares and ending in long strings that are braided together at the end.

Culture
East African
Material
sisal fibre ?
Made in
Uganda
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TrayK4.95

Round coiled basketry tray with sides that flare upward at a low angle, creating a shallow bowl effect. Undecorated; natural colour.

Culture
East African
Material
grass
Made in
Kenya
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketK4.94

A woven circular basket with sides that flare upward at a low angle, creating a deep bowl effect. Design consists of simple horizontal bands of dark brown, orange, and dark brown near the base with a dark brown circle at the centre of the base.

Culture
East African
Material
root
Made in
Uganda
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanK4.91

Plain woven fan that has a triangular shape. Stems placed together. Leaves split and woven together. Has a wood stick handle.

Culture
East African
Material
dun palm leaf
Made in
East Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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