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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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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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Animal HornIb375

A buffalo ? horn open at the wide end, 3 cm. A wide silver rim is decorated with an incised curvilinear design at this end. The opposite end has a silver tip shaped like a bird's head and decorated with an incised curvilinear design. A chain is attached to both ends.

Culture
Western Indonesian
Material
horn, adhesive ? and metal
Made in
Indonesia
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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BaseAe43

Cylindrical wooden pot base stained black, flared at top to accommodate base of pot. Rim plain, sides decorated by four panels each consisting of three carved figures incorporating human and frog elements. Heads are human and carved in a naturalistic fashion; zigzag arrangement of arms and legs and lozenge-shaped belly resemble an abstract frog. Panels separated by four rectangular openings in base.

Culture
Central African
Material
wood and stain
Made in
Cameroon
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rod PuppetIb318

A three-dimensional male humanoid figure puppet. Has a large head and jointed arms attached to controlling rods. The pink face is positioned upwards with white eyes that have red irises. There are prominent white upper teeth with red lips. Facial hair and details are painted in black. Hair (human ?) is attached to the face to form a moustache. The head is covered in a hairnet in the Javanese style in black, yellow, blue, white, and red. The upper torso is covered in a tight fitting brown garment with two plastic buttons and two tacked epaulettes: one cloth and one plastic. The arms are very long with the upper arms of twisted cloth which appear very flexible and unrealistic. Wearing a long batik skirt in brown, blue, and beige.

Culture
Sundanese
Material
fibre, wood, cotton fibre and paint
Made in
Java, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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