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Seal ?K4.88

Ivory initials attached to a carved stick by a fibre cord and copper wire. Both items are carved. Stick is hollow in the centre and is carved in a spiral. One end of the stick is made into a fist. Inscription on the stick reads: "1901 St. Helena." Inscription on the ivory seal reads: "O.V.S."

Culture
British ?
Material
wood, elephant ivory ?, copper metal and fibre
Made in
Saint Helena ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentK4.28 a-b

Vase shape ornaments. One is amber (part a) and the other is dark black (part b). Each have a hole through the top.

Culture
Central African ?
Material
horn
Made in
Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceK4.19

Five black horns strung together with cord and braided tassels that attach together through holes at either side of the top of each horn. Metal wire is strung through necklace.

Culture
Nguni ?
Material
fibre, horn and metal
Made in
South Africa ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Snuff ContainerK5.15

Dark brown bulbous wooden bottle with tapered neck. Linked chain attaches to neck of bottle. Hide lid on top.

Culture
Kikuyu ?
Material
iron metal, wood and skin
Made in
Kenya ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceK4.270

Necklace made of eight pieces of bone carved in the shape of claws and strung on black and brown horsehair.

Culture
Central African
Material
bone and horse hair
Made in
Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PipeK4.39

A small dark brown-black bowl with four bosses and a hide loop attached.

Culture
Central African ?
Material
skin and stone
Made in
Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CombK4.38

Rectangular comb with short teeth. Long handle has a herringbone patterned border on its edges. Overall, comb is brown in colour. A twisted metal loop is attached through a hole at the top in the middle of the comb's handle.

Culture
Kuba
Material
wood and metal
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BottleK4.36

Long bottle with tapered opening. Incised line patterns on outer surface. Small circular ridge on underside of bottle. Small handle protrudes from side.

Culture
Kuba
Material
wood
Made in
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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