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ArmbandC238

Woven band with geometric designs predominantly in red, black, yellow on dark ground.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
grass and dye
Made in
Malaita, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ArmbandC243 a-e

Five brown arm bands. All are similar, but the weave patterns and size vary slightly on each.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
grass
Made in
Gizo, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ArmbandK4.87

Curved armband with an open centre. Cord loop attached.

Culture
Shilluk ?
Material
ivory
Made in
“South Sudan ?” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ArmbandK2.50

Armband composed of copper wire bent into a c shape with a single strand hammered faceted knob at each end.

Culture
Hausa
Material
copper metal
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ArmbandK2.82

Metal armband. Made of a relatively flat piece of metal rolled into a cylindrical shape, and stapled together at the ends. Decorated with stylized figures separated by geometric bands.

Culture
West African
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Armband3563/1

Boar tusk armband, with small bulul figure (rice deity). The main armband section is made of curved boar tusks, with the ends attached together using rattan basketry strands, to form a circle. At one side of the band, a small male wooden figure is attached, using rattan strands threaded through holes in the base and around the legs. The figure is in a sitting position with his knees up. The figure has a round bundle of black and grey feathers projecting upward from his head. Tangkil boar’s tusk armlet (sometimes referred to as an upper arm bracelet or armband) with a small standing wooden “Bulul” figurine from Ifugao tribe in Northern Luzon, Philippines. Worn on upper arm by men. Made of boar’s tusk. Men wear a pair of these during ceremonies and rituals such as the begnas ritual for the rice production. This material is now considered an heirloom. Nowadays, this ornament is popularly reproduced and worn during cultural festivals.

Culture
Ifugao
Material
boar tusk, wood, feather and rattan
Made in
Luzon, Philippines
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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