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RattleAd60

Rectangular frame of bamboo covered on both sides with reeds horizontally placed and sewn on the sides and down the centre. Inside small stones. Light red-brown and clear white partially stained brown. Two pieces of wood longer at ends with short reeds placed horizontally and tied to each other from the top and the bottom. One piece of wood at the ends.

Culture
Kamba ?
Material
stone, fibre, stain, reed grass and bamboo grass
Made in
Kenya
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK4.190

African soldier on a bicycle. Prominent forehead, nails for eyes, large nose, big chin, slightly open slit mouth, and large ears. Wearing a cylindrical hat. On a flat rectangular wood base.

Culture
Kamba
Material
wood, metal and paint
Made in
Kenya
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK4.187

Light brown wood bird figure. The black and red painted wings are resting at the sides of the body. There is a rounded chest, a cylindrical neck, a round head with nails for eyes, and a downward angled beak. Long legs are bent back, standing on a flat oval base.

Culture
Kamba
Material
wood, metal and paint
Made in
Kenya
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureK4.186

A bird figure carved from three different kinds of wood in separate pieces and held together by wooden dowels. Upper body is dark brown wood with a long neck tapering upward to the small round head where there are nails for eyes and a long pointed beak. Lower body is light brown with the wings resting at the sides and a short tail. Standing on its two three-clawed feet.

Culture
Kamba
Material
wood and metal
Made in
Kenya
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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