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RingK2.55

Ring composed of wisted bands of tin and copper wire with tin knobs at each end. The ends overlap.

Culture
Hausa
Material
copper metal and tin metal
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RingK2.52

Ring composed of two strands twisted together and the loose ends brazed together. The ends overlap.

Culture
Hausa
Material
brass metal
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DaggerK2.194

Knife with a curved, double-sided blade that ends in a point and has a central ridge running along its length. The knife is twisted at the neck, which flares outwards to form a short handle pierced with one hole at the top and that has two triangular notches cut from either side.

Culture
Hausa
Material
steel metal
Made in
Gao, Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DaggerK2.193

Knife with a curved, double-sided blade that ends in a point and has a central ridge running along its length. The knife is twisted at the neck, which flares outwards to form a short handle pierced with three holes at the curved top.

Culture
Hausa
Material
steel metal
Made in
Gao, Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BagK2.183

Rectangular woven bag with twisted handle and rim opening.

Culture
Gbari
Material
palm leaf
Made in
Izom, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Plant Fiber45KT20/167

One 2-strand twisted plant fiber fragment with decayed plant material(?) at one end. On previous tag written in black ink "45KI8/167", in pencil "3-3" and "q" on the back. Field Catalog Form confirms the provenience as Unit 3, Level 3 (27"), Braided cedar? cordage. I. Ostericher, 04/05/2011

Material
plant fibre
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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Cordage Fragment45KT20/116.2

One 2-strand twisted cordage fragment. Previous tag lists in black ink "45KI8/116", in pencil "2S3-3" and "l" on the back. Field Catalog Form lists the provenience as Unit 2S2, Level 3 (revised in black ink) and description as "5 small frags cordage/ Grass matting". We only found 2 small frag cordages, 45KT20/116.1 and 45KT20/116.2. (Pan Yi, 02/04/2010)

Material
plant fibre
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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Cordage Fragment45KT20/116.1

One 2-strand twisted cordage fragment. Previous tag lists in black ink "45KI8/116", in pencil "2S2-3" and "h" on the back. Field Catalog Form lists the provenience as Unit 2S2, Level 3 (revised in black ink) and description as "5 small frags cordage/ Grass matting". We only found 2 small frag cordages, 45KT20/116.1 and 45KT20/116.2. (Pan Yi, 02/04/2010)

Material
plant fibre
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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Cordage45KT20/109.1

Two cordage fragments; One big cordage and one small cordage. Student thinks they belong to each other. Small fragments beginning to flake off from the material. One end of the big cord has a 7cm secondary twisted fiber rope running through the braids 3cm from one end. The braid varies from 1.5cm to 2cm wide. Appears to have sediment in the fibers. The original tag in a separate bag that stated "45KI8/109" in black ink and "2S2-5" in pencil. Field Catalog Form lists the provenience as Unit 2S2, Level 5 (revised) and description as "1 large and 1 small frag braided reeds". Students noted the presence of white crystals on the surface of the cordage. This large fragment is associated with small frag 45KT20/109.2. (Pan Yi, 2/2/2010)

Material
cord
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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Cordage Fragment45KT20/94

Cordage fragment. Plant fiber. Field Catalog Form describes object as "frag 2-strand cordage."

Material
plant fibre
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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