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Mask1373/40

Ovular mask with protruding nose that is in the shape of a bird's head and beak. Eyes are circular cutouts and mouth is a horizontal ovular cutout; front is flat and slanted with forehead further forward than chin. Decoration is in white and black stripes on red ground. Back has cloth attached with nails around top; a wire hanger is attached to sides with metal hooks; a small area has been slightly hollowed out for nose.

Culture
Coast Salish: Lummi ?
Material
wood, paint, fibre and metal
Made in
Washington, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Helmet Mask1373/13

Dark-brown, round, wooden mask. Cylindrical-shaped female head with small centralized face. Face has heavy eyebrows, slit eyes, and a small incised mouth. Nose is straight and flares out slightly at bottom. From the chin downwards, there are five rings, with the bottom ring perforated by twenty holes. Hair is shown as parted in the middle by a protruding centre braid-like feature and two small braids are found on either side of the head behind the ears. A head band between the braided hair and the forehead is decorated with incised geometric designs. At the back of the head, there are two wider bands.

Culture
Mende
Material
wood and stain
Made in
Sierra Leone
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Stool1373/64

Light-brown coloured stool with upturned rectangular-shaped seat and rectangular-shaped base. Connecting the base and the seat is a rectangular-shaped piece that is decorated with triangular, zigzag and linear designs. The central piece is framed by an open oval-shaped cutout piece that has incised and carved triangular edging and surface engraving.

Culture
Asante
Material
wood
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1373/23

Female figure adorned with a strand of white beads around her neck, a strand of orange beads around her waist, and a braided strand of fibre around her rib area. Face is protruding and oval-shaped, and is decorated with raised dotted patterns under eyes, on cheeks, and near mouth. Figure has a large head with a bun and a long braid that extends midway down the back. Breasts are defined, arms are at sides, and hands are resting on hips. The figure has a defined belly button, female genitalia, linear marks on stomach and dotted marks on back and neck. Legs of figure are bent at knees, feet are forward and attached to base.

Culture
Baule
Material
wood, stain, glass and fibre
Made in
Cote d'Ivoire
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mask1373/12

Dark brown wooden humanoid mask with two long, curved horns atop the head. Two vertical, cylindrical appendages extend from both sides of the chin. Two flat, rectangular fin-like shapes protrude from the sides of the head just below the ears.

Culture
West African
Material
wood and stain
Made in
Cote d'Ivoire
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Plaque1373/69

Rectangular, metal object depicting eight male human figures standing side-by-side, hands crossed in front of them, in low relief. Object is heavily oxidized and has a red hue. Metal loop located in the centre above the figures' heads.

Culture
West African
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Nigeria ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1373/56

Miniature, standing, dark brown human figure beating a drum(?) with the hooked ends of two sticks. Figure's arms and legs are long and thin while the face appears mask-like. Figure wears a tall, curving, pointed hat. Figure stands on a small, flat, square base.

Culture
West African
Material
brass metal
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1373/53

Miniature, standing, dark brown/gold human figure grasping two breast-like shapes protruding from low on the chest region. Figure's arms and legs are long and thin while the face appears mask-like. Figure wears a thong-like rope-shaped garment running around the waist and between the legs. Figure stands on a small, flat, square base.

Culture
West African
Material
brass metal
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Carving1373/42

Slender, curved, dark brown tusk-shaped object that tapers to a point. Object is carved and held vertically by a square black plastic base. The upper half is carved into the shape of a human with a tall, conical hat and hands clasped in front of themselves. The bottom half is carved with ornate patterns, giving the impression that the figure is standing on a pillar or pedestal.

Culture
West African
Material
ivory, plastic and stain ?
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure1373/72

Light brown wooden carving of a standing woman leaned over a bucket holding a sick into it (as if churning butter). Woman has short hair with a centre part and is wearing a sleeveless top with a long skirt.

Culture
West African
Material
wood and stain
Made in
West Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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